Shun Ai Sasaki
しゅん逢 紗々木
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- #17of 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥13,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,600
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Shun Ai Sasaki is 17th of the 56 kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,500 (on Tabelog), 23% below the ¥17,600 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,600 (on Tabelog) is 25% below the ¥8,800 median of 21. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter (8 of its 20 seats) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,600, 51% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥6,600 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinmata | — | ¥13,500 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Kinobu | — | ¥21,505 | ¥10,120 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 4 min, Shijō | — |
| Shun Ai Sasaki | — | ¥13,500 | ¥6,600 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Tori Yasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Nijo Aritsune | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Kanzan | — | ¥23,100 | ¥11,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 6 min, Shijō | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sunken seating (no kneeling) |
How to book Shun Ai Sasaki
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-7936 (+81-50-5456-7936 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Kaiseki Course with 7 Dishes
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Assorted Delicacies
- Simmered Dishes
- Kamameshi (Clay Pot Rice)
- Dessert
- Coffee or Tea
- ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Special Lunch Kaiseki: 8 Dishes including Hassun, Nimono, Grilled Dish, Kamameshi, etc. (Upgraded Ingredients)
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥2,200 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki: 9 Dishes including Hassun, Grilled Dish, Nimono, and KamameshiMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Assorted Delicacies
- Chilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Kamameshi (Clay Pot Rice)
- Dessert
- Coffee or Tea
- ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝
¥13,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥4,700 more than the one above
Evening Kaiseki: Upgraded Ingredients! 9 Dishes including Hassun, Grilled Dishes, and Kamameshi (Semi-private Room GuaraMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 4–6 guests
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
What is served (11)
- Appetizer
- Soup
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Assorted Delicacies
- Chilled Dish
- Simmered Dish
- Kamameshi (Clay Pot Rice)
- Dessert
- Coffee or Tea
- ＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝＝
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:30, 18:00–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 20, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | As long as you are not overly casual, there is no problem. Please feel free to visit us. |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
6 min walk (490 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 1): 7 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 3): 10 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn left at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 30 m.
- Bear right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 160 m.
- Turn left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Lipton Tea House and walk 140 m.
- Turn right onto Teramachi street and walk 60 m.
Shun Ai Sasaki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
しゅん逢 紗々木
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
しゅん逢 紗々木京都府京都市下京区寺町仏光寺上ル中之町582
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 582 -, Kyoto 600-8032 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Hankyu "Shijo Kawaramachi" Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 390 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shun Ai Sasaki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Shun Ai Sasaki?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Shun Ai Sasaki?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (490 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Shun Ai Sasaki have a dress code?
As long as you are not overly casual, there is no problem. Please feel free to visit us.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.