kaiseki makotarou (japanese cuisine)

Kaiseki Makotarou sits on Kiyamachi-dori in Nakagyo Ward, a short walk from both Kawaramachi and Gion-Shijo stations. Chef Makotarou runs a 28-seat room built around a zelkova-wood counter over seven meters long, with additional four-person tables for groups who prefer not to sit at the bar.

The restaurant offers one set course, priced at 8,800 yen including tax. The course centers on seasonal ingredients chosen for origin, quality, and freshness, and includes a hassun course of small seasonal dishes as well as a course of grilled Kuroge Wagyu steak. Sake selection is a stated focus of the beverage list.

Hours run 18:00 to 23:00 (food orders until 23:00, drinks until 23:30) Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday through Sunday; the restaurant is closed Wednesdays. Reservations are handled through Hot Pepper Gourmet, and the venue is also reachable by phone. An English menu is available, and the restaurant accepts children. It is fully non-smoking, has Wi-Fi, and is listed as accessible, though there is no on-site parking. Payment methods include major credit cards, common Japanese e-money formats, and QR code payment apps such as PayPay and Rakuten Pay.

There is no private room, no tatami seating, and no space set aside for large private buyouts. For those planning a visit, the address is 364 Kamiyachō in Nakagyo Ward, close enough to the Kamogawa riverside area to combine with an evening walk before or after the meal.