Two-Michelin-starred counter sushi and kaiseki in Gion, Kyoto, with a 22,000 JPY lunch course and phone-only booking two months ahead.
At a glance
- Price
- $
- Dinner omakase
- $147
- Chef
- 佐々木 浩 (Sasaki Hiroshi)
- Reservations
- book a few weeks out · 2 months
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushiKaiseki
- Price
- Affordable
- Recognition
- Michelin 2 starsMichelin starred
Gion Sasaki sits on Yasaka-dori in Higashiyama Ward, a few minutes' walk from Kiyomizu-michi bus stop. Chef Sasaki Hiroshi runs the counter, which holds diners for both lunch and dinner services built around Edomae sushi and kaiseki technique. The restaurant carries two Michelin stars and is listed in the Michelin Guide.
Lunch is served Thursday through Saturday, starting together at 12:00, with the course priced at 22,000 JPY per person, tax and service included. Dinner runs Tuesday through Saturday, beginning at 18:30 (17:00 on Saturday), and follows the same all-at-once start typical of counter dining here. Dinner course pricing shifts with seasonal ingredient sourcing, so it's worth confirming current rates directly with the restaurant.
Booking is by phone only, at 075-551-5000. Reservations open on the first business day of each month for dates up to two months out, and the restaurant notes specific call-in windows for accepting bookings. Given the two-star rating and counter-only seating, securing a spot is considered moderately difficult and calling promptly when the booking window opens is advisable.
The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays, with occasional irregular closures. There is no on-site parking; the nearest options are a 15-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station or a 3-minute walk from the Kiyomizu-michi city bus stop.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Gion Sasaki?
- Reservations are accepted by phone only at 075-551-5000. Booking opens on the first business day of each month for dates up to two months ahead.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The lunch course is 22,000 JPY per person, tax and service included. Dinner pricing varies with seasonal ingredient costs, so confirm the current rate when calling.
- What are the seating and service times?
- Seating is counter-only. Lunch runs Thursday to Saturday with a 12:00 start; dinner runs Tuesday to Saturday, starting at 18:30 on weekdays and 17:00 on Saturday.
- Is the restaurant easy to get to, and is there parking?
- There is no on-site parking. The restaurant is about a 15-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station or a 3-minute walk from the Kiyomizu-michi bus stop.
- What days is Gion Sasaki closed?
- The restaurant is closed on Sundays and Mondays, with occasional additional irregular closures.
Details checked October 4, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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