Sanso Kyoyamato
京大和
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 13 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 82%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Book online: TableCheck
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 4
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 82% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 79% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 18 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 50% below its dinner budget), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pontocho Misogigawa | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥13,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Sanjo | Tue |
| Tsudaro | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Roka | — | ¥24,000 | ¥5,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Mokubei | — | ¥24,200 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Igarashi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Sanso Kyoyamato | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★★ | 13 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Sanso Kyoyamato
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-525-1555 (+81-75-525-1555 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
ご昼食コース
Lunch · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け
- 椀盛
- 八寸
- 焼き物
- 炊き合わせ
- ご飯
- 果物
- 甘味
¥25,300
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
Cheapest
Dinner course
ご夕食コース
Dinner · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け
- 椀盛
- 八寸
- 焼き物
- 炊き合わせ
- ご飯
- 果物
- 甘味
¥44,275
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$300
¥18,975 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–19:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–19:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–19:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–19:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–19:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–19:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
|---|---|
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
13 min walk (1,050 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 6): 14 min · Gion-shijo (Exit 7): 14 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 320 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Sanso Kyoyamato.
Look for
京大和
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
京大和京都府京都市東山区高台寺南桝屋町359
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 359 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 988 meters from Gion Shijo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 170 m, about 3 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 590 m, about 10 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Sanso Kyoyamato has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sanso Kyoyamato in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sanso Kyoyamato cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Sanso Kyoyamato?
Gion-shijo Station, about 13 minutes on foot (1,050 m). Higashiyama Station is about 18 minutes away.
Does Sanso Kyoyamato have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sanso Kyoyamato has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.