Ryō-shō
凌霄
Kaiseki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #38of 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 94%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- ★★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 1
In our ranking, Ryō-shō is 38th of the 129 kaiseki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 94th of 332 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥40,000–49,999) is higher than that of 94% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 92% 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 Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a late dinner (open until 23:00), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥44,000 on its website and ¥48,400 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service; ¥48,400 on both Pocket Concierge and Ikyu.
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 Kida | #56 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2023 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Suetomo | #58 | ¥36,300 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Tableall) | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Maruyama | #68 | ¥37,950 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Gion Ichido | #71 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | Phone only | Bronze 2021 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 1 min, Gion-shijo | Thu |
| Ryō-shō | #94 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | budget ¥40,000–49,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Ebi Shu | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Ryō-shō
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5589-7655 (+81-50-5589-7655 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Course
Lunch
¥48,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$320
Cheapest
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥48,400
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$320
The food
Photos from the restaurant's pages on Tabelog and Ikyu.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥50,000–59,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 16 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing excessively casual attire such as shorts and sandals. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
Getting there
6 min walk (470 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Laonn Inn and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn right onto Hanami-koji and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
Ryō-shō is on your left.
On your left
Look for
凌霄
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
凌霄京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570‒166
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 166 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | <Using the Train>. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 280 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: two stars
Ryō-shō has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026. Ryō-shō in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto · Michelin-starred kaiseki in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ryō-shō cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person and lunch at ¥40,000–49,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ryō-shō closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Ryō-shō?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ryō-shō?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (470 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Ryō-shō have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing excessively casual attire such as shorts and sandals.
Does Ryō-shō have a Michelin star?
Yes. Ryō-shō has two Michelin stars in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.