Yamaji Yosuke
山地陽介
French in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #2of 23 French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥10,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥19,800
- 4×The Tabelog Award
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 33 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 25
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Yamaji Yosuke is 2nd of the 23 French restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 6th of 63 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥10,000 (on its website), 49% below the ¥19,800 median of the 21 French restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,800 (on its website) is 43% below the ¥12,000 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026, The Tabelog Award 4 times (2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020), and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2023, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 32 of the 63 French restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,800, 32% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥7,854 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥11,550 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
French 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shimmonzen Yonemura | #4 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Sanjō Keihan | Tue, Wed |
| Yamaji Yosuke | #6 | ¥10,000 | ¥6,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Bronze 2020 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Ito | #14 | ¥15,000 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Higashiyama | Mon |
| Gion 245 | #16 | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji | #17 | ¥18,150 | ¥9,680 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ | 15 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Le Chene | #19 | ¥20,570 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Yamaji Yosuke
- 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 050-5595-8080 (+81-50-5595-8080 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Lunch Course ◇ Special Project for Our 11th Anniversary. Enjoy Seasonal Mountain and Sea Delicacies, with the Main Dish
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,854
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Lunch Course ◇ Featuring Seasonal Ingredients and Mastering Fire. The Main Dish is Roasted Yonezawa Pork, Refined Over Y
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Duck
¥9,284
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥1,430 more than the one above
Lunch: "Duck Breast" - A Journey to Taste the Latest Harvest, Finished After 3 Hours of Roasting.
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Duck
¥11,550
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥2,266 more than the one above
Dinner■ ◇ A Journey to Taste the Latest Blessings. The Destination is Duck Breast Cooked for 3 Hours
Dinner · 10 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Duck
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
¥550 more than the one above
Lunch Course ◇ The Most Alluring Beef of the Day from Across the Country. The Main Dish is Roasted Brand Wagyu with a Ri
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,860
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥1,760 more than the one above
Dinner■◇The owner chef Yosuke Yamaji personally selects the freshest seafood and mountain delicacies, with the main d
Dinner · 10 dishes · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥14,652
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥792 more than the one above
Lunch Course ◇ This course features a significant change in the menu. Enjoy carefully selected fresh fish from Maruyata,
Lunch · 12 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,568
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥3,916 more than the one above
Dinner Course ◇ This course features a significant change in the menu. Enjoy carefully selected fresh fish from MaruyataMost booked
Dinner · 12 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥19,536
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥968 more than the one above
Lunch Course ◇ This is the most beloved and popular course since our opening, frequently visited by our loyal customers.
Lunch · 12 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥24,370
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥4,834 more than the one above
Dinner Course ◇ This is the most beloved and popular course since our opening, frequently visited by our loyal customers
Dinner · 12 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,641
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥1,271 more than the one above
Lunch Course ◇ A regular customer asked, "What would happen if Yamachi carefully selected all the ingredients at this pr
Lunch · 12 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥38,296
per person, tax incl., ≈$260
¥12,655 more than the one above
Dinner■ ◇ A Regular Customer Asked Yamachi, "What Happens If Yamachi Selects All Ingredients at This Price?" We Will Use
Dinner · 12 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
¥40,293
per person, tax incl., ≈$270
¥1,997 more than the one above
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 | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Lunch service charge: 5% Dinner service charge: 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please smoke outside the store. We have a simple portable ashtray available. |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Dress code | Yes (men's T-shirts, shorts, and sandals are not allowed) |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), Sommelier available, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | June 2015 |
Getting there
6 min walk (440 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 240 m.
- Turn right at Tully's Coffee onto Hanami-koji and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Yamaji Yosuke is on your right.
On your right
Look for
山地陽介
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
山地陽介京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-151
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-151 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Nearest station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 280 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Yamaji Yosuke is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Yamaji Yosuke in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog French WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yamaji Yosuke cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Lunch service charge: 5% Dinner service charge: 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Yamaji Yosuke have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
Can I bring children to Yamaji Yosuke?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Yamaji Yosuke?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (440 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Yamaji Yosuke have a dress code?
Yes (men's T-shirts, shorts, and sandals are not allowed)
Is Yamaji Yosuke in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Yamaji Yosuke 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, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.