Oryori Mashita
味舌
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥7,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,800
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 22 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥7,500 (on its website), 15% below the ¥8,800 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Yamagishi | — | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo | — | ¥18,080 | ¥8,701 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Oryori Mashita | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥7,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Rakumi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Oogami | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
| Niomon Mui | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Tatami room |
How to book Oryori Mashita
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5457-2508 (+81-50-5457-2508 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Today's Lunch CourseMost booked
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Special Kaiseki Course
11 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥12,000 more than the one above
Lunch》Special Kaiseki CourseMost booked
Lunch · 11 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A 10% service charge will be applied uniformly for the counter seats and table seats on the first floor, as well as for the private rooms on the second floor. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 32 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | December 1979 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 4 min · Sanjō Keihan: 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 140 m.
Oryori Mashita is on your left.
On your left
Look for
味舌
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
味舌京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側246
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 246 Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0073 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 2 minutes walk from Gion Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Oryori Mashita has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Oryori Mashita in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oryori Mashita cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (A 10% service charge will be applied uniformly for the counter seats and table seats on the first floor, as well as for the private rooms on the second floor.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Oryori Mashita closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Oryori Mashita?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Oryori Mashita?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Oryori Mashita have a Michelin star?
Yes. Oryori Mashita has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.