How much does the Gion Sasaki menu cost?
From ¥22,000 for the lunch to ¥44,000 for the dinner menu, per person in JPY, including tax, with the cost for two.
| Per person | For two | |
|---|---|---|
| Dinner menuKaiseki course; including tax and service | ¥44,000 | ¥88,000 |
| LunchLunch kaiseki; including tax and service | ¥22,000 | ¥44,000 |
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 (dinner). Prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since); menus change, so check with Gion Sasaki before you book.
What is the cheapest way to eat at Gion Sasaki?
The lunch, at ¥22,000 per person. That’s ¥22,000 less than the dinner menu.
- Lunch ¥22,000Lunch kaiseki; including tax and service · ¥22,000 less than the dinner menu
- Miyamaso ¥22,770The cheapest three-star dinner menu in Kyoto, Japanese
How to book at Gion Sasaki
- When tables are releasedBookings open a month at a time, on the first working day of each month, 2 months ahead, on its website.
Gion Sasaki: stars, chef and address
How many Michelin stars does Gion Sasaki have?
Three. Gion Sasaki holds three MICHELIN stars, the guide’s highest award, one of 20 three-star restaurants in Japan.
Who is the chef at Gion Sasaki?
The head chef is Hiroshi Sasaki.
Where does Gion Sasaki rank on critics’ lists?
Gion Sasaki is on 2 of the critics’ lists we follow, in their latest editions:
- No. 248 on OAD’s Top Restaurants in Japan 2026
- 94.5 out of 100 in La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026
From each list’s own website, checked 24 October 2026. The MICHELIN Guide gives stars but doesn’t rank restaurants.
- Cuisine
- Japanese
- Opening hours
- Mon closedTue–Wed 18:30–21:00Thu–Sat 12:00–14:30, 18:30–21:00Sun closedFrom the restaurant’s website, Oct 2026; check before you go
- Address
- 566-27 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, 605-0811, KyotoOpen in Google Maps
Is Gion Sasaki expensive for a three-star restaurant?
Its ¥44,000 dinner menu is the 4th cheapest of the 6 three-star dinner menus in Kyoto with a published price. The middle price is ¥44,000, which it matches.
| Restaurant | Cuisine | Dinner | Lunch | Wine pairing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MiyamasoKyoto | Japanese | ¥22,770 | ¥22,770 | – |
| Kikunoi HontenKyoto | Japanese | ¥33,000 | ¥16,500 | – |
| HyoteiKyoto | Japanese | ¥37,950 | ¥31,625 | – |
| Gion SasakiKyoto | Japanese | ¥44,000 | ¥22,000 | – |
| Isshisoden NakamuraKyoto | Japanese | ¥44,000 | – | – |
| MizaiKyoto | Japanese | ¥78,000 | – | – |
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The 6 nearest, all within 400 m.
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- Gion Fukushi Japanese · 370 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner ¥28,800
- Sumibi Kappo Ifuki Japanese · 390 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner ¥33,000
- Gion Okada Japanese · 400 m (0.2 mi) away · dinner ¥24,000
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Sources Restaurant: gionsasaki.com. Stars: Gion Sasaki in the MICHELIN Guide. Prices: the restaurant’s website (dinner and lunch), prices recorded October 2026 (not rechecked since). When tables go on sale: gionsasaki.com, checked 10 October 2026. Critics’ lists: OAD’s Top Restaurants in Japan 2026, La Liste’s Top 1000 Restaurants 2026, checked 24 October 2026. Rating: Google Maps, shown live. Opening hours: the restaurant’s website, checked 26 October 2026. Exchange rates: ExchangeRate-API (27 October 2026).