Shimogamo Saryo
下鴨茶寮 本店
Kaiseki in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Demachiyanagi Station
Our analysis
- #7of 19 kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
In our ranking, Shimogamo Saryo is 7th of the 19 kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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 private room (for 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥10,000, 50% below its dinner budget), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥8,800 on Tabelog and ¥9,680 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥14,300 on both Tabelog and its website.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sojiki Nakahigashi | #11 | ¥24,200 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 22 min, Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku | Mon |
| Oryori Hayashi | #16 | ¥15,730 | ¥7,260 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 5 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed |
| Kappo Shinatomi | — | ¥20,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 5 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Wed |
| Shimogamo Saryo | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 7 min, Demachiyanagi | Tue |
| Nakazen | — | ¥17,600 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 18 min, Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku | Wed |
| Kyoto Tempura Endo Okazaki tei | — | ¥9,944 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 11 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Shimogamo Saryo
- 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 050-5593-6398 (+81-50-5593-6398 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.

Shimogamo Gozen - 8 Dishes Assorted Platter Featuring Seasonal Ingredients
Weekday Lunch Only
8 dishes · 1–6 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest

Seasonal Soup and Hassun, 10 Dishes Course – FukuzenMost booked
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–40 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Matsutake mushroom
- Nigiri sushi
- Crab
- Duck
What is served (12)
- September 2023 - Sample Menu for Nagatsuki -
- 【Appetizer】 Hagi Chakin Delicious Dashi Wasabi
- 【Soup】 Hamo Sansho Grilled Maitake Edamame Fragrant Yuzu
- 【Sashimi】 Bonito Squid Assorted Garnishes
- Chicken Liver Matsukaze Wrapped in Egg Steamed Purple Daikon
- Simmered Young Ayu Grilled Eggplant Fig Dengaku
- 【Rice】 Kintoki Sweet Potato and Salted Kombu Rice
- 【Final Soup】 Pickles
- 【Dessert】 Muscat Pear Jelly
- 【Sweets】 Chestnut Yokan
- October 2023 - Sample Menu for Kannazuki -
- 【Appetizer】 White Tofu with Persimmon and Walnut Tobinburi
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
¥5,500 more than the one above

Seasonal Soup and Assorted Dishes, Total of 10 Dishes ~ Fukuzen
One Drink Service Until End of September
10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–40 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Snow crab
- Matsutake mushroom
- Nigiri sushi
- Duck
What is served (12)
- September 2023 - Sample Menu for Nagatsuki -
- 【Appetizer】 Hagi Chakin Delicious Dashi Wasabi
- 【Soup】 Hamo Sanzoku Grilled Maitake Edamame Fragrant Yuzu
- 【Sashimi】 Katsuo Ika Assorted Garnishes
- Chicken Liver Matsukaze Wrapped in Egg Steamed Purple Daikon
- Simmered Young Ayu Grilled Eggplant Fig Dengaku
- 【Rice】 Kintoki Sweet Potato and Salted Kombu Steamed Rice
- 【Final Soup】 Pickles
- 【Dessert】 Muscat Pear Jelly
- 【Sweet】 Chestnut Yokan
- October 2023 - Sample Menu for Kannazuki -
- 【Appetizer】 White Tofu with Persimmon and Walnuts Tobinuri
¥14,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100

10 Dishes Including Seasonal Delicacies in a Hassun Platter ~Rokuzen
Private Room Guaranteed
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
- Sashimi
- Snow crab
- Duck
- Matsutake mushroom
What is served (12)
- September 2023 - Sample Menu for Nagatsuki
- 【Sashimi】 Bonito, Sea Bream, Squid
- Duck Koshun Stew, Fig, Steamed Purple Daikon
- Cloth-Covered, Simmered Young Sweetfish, Grilled Eggplant
- 【Grilled Dish】 Grilled Sweetfish, Ginger, Matsuba Ginkgo
- 【Main Dish】 Pike Conger and Matsutake, Mushroom Sauce
- 【Rice】 Kamadaki Rice
- 【Side Dish】 Wagyu Fillet, Red Pepper
- 【Miso Soup】 Miso Soup with Mixed Miso
- 【Pickles】 Assorted Kyoto Pickles
- 【Dessert】 Muscat, Pear Jelly
- 【Sweet】 Chestnut Yokan
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$150
¥7,700 more than the one above

Private Room Guaranteed 10 Dishes Including Seasonal Delicacies - Roku Zen
One Drink Service Until End of September
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sea urchin
- Sashimi
- Snow crab
- Duck
- Matsutake mushroom
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$150
![Celebratory Kaiseki - Private Room Guaranteed] For Important Days such as Celebrating Longevity, Shichi-Go-San, and Comi, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26001041/179536-dedf309a043d17eb8169d16e8768887a.webp)
Celebratory Kaiseki - Private Room Guaranteed] For Important Days such as Celebrating Longevity, Shichi-Go-San, and ComiMost booked
9 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Kaiseki
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150

Private Room Guaranteed Autumn Flavors 11 Dishes - Sushi Zen
11 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Kaiseki
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above

Private Room Guaranteed, Gift Included: 11 Exquisite Seasonal Dishes - Special Set
11 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥5,500 more than the one above

Special Course with 11 Dishes Featuring Seasonal Premium Ingredients - Special Set (One Drink Service Until End of Septe
11 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Kaiseki
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 15% for private rooms and 10% for shared rooms will be added. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 36 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | We recommend smart casual wear. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
7 min walk (560 m) from Demachiyanagi Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Mototanaka: 8 min · Chayama·Kyōto-Geijutsudaigaku: 15 min
- Leave Demachiyanagi Station by Exit 5 and walk north for 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 460 m.
Shimogamo Saryo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
下鴨茶寮 本店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign

The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
下鴨茶寮 本店京都府京都市左京区下鴨宮河町62
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 62 Shimogamo Miyagawacho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-0801 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 9 minutes walk from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Shimogamo Saryo is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Shimogamo Saryo in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shimogamo Saryo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 15% for private rooms and 10% for shared rooms will be added.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Shimogamo Saryo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Shimogamo Saryo closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Shimogamo Saryo?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Shimogamo Saryo?
Demachiyanagi Station, about 7 minutes on foot (560 m). Mototanaka Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Shimogamo Saryo have a dress code?
We recommend smart casual wear.
Is Shimogamo Saryo in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Shimogamo Saryo is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
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.




























