How much does the Gion Matayoshi menu cost?
From ¥20,000 for the lunch course at the counter to ¥38,000 for the omakase course in a tatami room, per person in JPY, before service. The table adds the 20% usually added for service, an estimate (the restaurant’s bill is what counts), and the cost for two.
| Per person | With 20% service | For two | For two, with service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| omakase course at the counter | ¥36,000 | ¥43,200 | ¥72,000 | ¥86,400 |
| omakase course in a tatami room | ¥38,000 | ¥45,600 | ¥76,000 | ¥91,200 |
| lunch course at the counter | ¥20,000 | ¥24,000 | ¥40,000 | ¥48,000 |
| lunch course in a tatami room | ¥22,000 | ¥26,400 | ¥44,000 | ¥52,800 |
Every figure is for one guest and includes Japan's 10% consumption tax. Whether the service charge (usually 10–15%) is included depends on the source: prices from OMAKASE JapanEatinerary and Pocket Concierge include it, while restaurant websites and most other sources add it to the bill. Supplements such as caviar, truffle or matsutake courses are left out. Prices shown in pounds, euros or US dollars use the day's exchange rate and are approximate.
Sources: the restaurant’s website (menus). Menus checked 13 October 2026; menus change, so check with Gion Matayoshi before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Gion Matayoshi?
The lunch course at the counter, at ¥20,000 per person. That’s ¥16,000 less than the omakase course at the counter.
- lunch course at the counter ¥20,000From ¥20,000; at least two people, 12pm start only; prepaid online; 20% service charge added · ¥16,000 less than the omakase course at the counter
- lunch course in a tatami room ¥22,000From ¥22,000; at least two people, 12pm start only; prepaid online; 20% service charge added · ¥14,000 less than the omakase course at the counter
- Matakichi The restaurant's casual sister shop nearby on the same street in Gion, known for shaved ice (kakigori), open 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 10pm
- Kikunoi Roan ¥22,000The cheapest two-star dinner menu in Kyoto, Japanese
How to book at Gion Matayoshi
Book online on TableCheck or by phone on +81 75 551 0117.
- When tables are releasedFirst-time guests can book only online, through TableCheck, where the course is paid in advance. Bookings made by a third party on someone else's behalf are cancelled with a fee.
- Where to bookBook on TableCheck Or call +81 75 551 0117.
- CancellationsThe cancellation fee is set out on the booking confirmation page. A booking may be cancelled if guests arrive more than 30 minutes late.
- Groups and private eventsPrivate tatami rooms seat up to 4 on the ground floor and up to 8 upstairs; online bookings take up to nine people.
From Gion Matayoshi’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Dress code, children, how long it takes and opening hours at Gion Matayoshi
What is the dress code at Gion Matayoshi?
No slippers or shorts.
Can you take children to Gion Matayoshi?
Children are not allowed.
How long does a meal at Gion Matayoshi take?
Lunch starts at 12pm and guests leave by 2pm.
When is Gion Matayoshi open?
It's open every day of the week.
Mon–Sun 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00
Hours from the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go, as they change on holidays.
From Gion Matayoshi’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rules change, so check when you book.
Gion Matayoshi: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Gion Matayoshi have?
Two. Gion Matayoshi holds two MICHELIN stars, one of 61 two-star restaurants in Japan.
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Address
- 570-123 Giommachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, 605-0074, KyotoOpen in Google Maps
Is Gion Matayoshi expensive for a two-star restaurant?
Its ¥36,000 dinner menu is the 11th cheapest of the 17 two-star dinner menus in Kyoto with a published price. The middle price is ¥33,000, so it costs ¥3,000 more than a typical one.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OtagiKyoto | Japanese | ¥33,000 | – | – |
| Sumibi Kappo IfukiKyoto | Japanese | ¥33,000 | – | – |
| Tokuha MotonariKyoto | Japanese | ¥33,000 | ¥25,000 | – |
| Higashiyama YoshihisaKyoto | Japanese | ¥34,000 | ¥12,000 | – |
| Gion MatayoshiKyoto | Japanese | ¥36,000 | ¥20,000 | – |
| Gion MaruyamaKyoto | Japanese | ¥37,950 | ¥15,180 | – |
| Kenninji Gion MaruyamaKyoto | Japanese | ¥37,950 | ¥18,975 | – |
| Kodaiji JugyuanKyoto | Japanese | ¥37,950 | ¥25,300 | – |
| Ryō-shōKyoto | Japanese | ¥44,000 | ¥44,000 | – |
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Sources Restaurant: gion-matayoshi.com. Stars: Gion Matayoshi in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s menus, menus checked 13 October 2026. Booking and visiting: the restaurant’s website, checked 13 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).