A top-secret sushi establishment only accessible through a referral and if privately booked.
Ryo-sho
凌霄
KYOTO
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Japanese Cuisine
2 Stars3 toques
2-star cuisine offering a truly memorable dining experience of Japanese cuisine and wine in Kyoto Gion.
- Recommended by a Restaurant Guide
- Starred Restaurant
- 2 Stars
- Gault & Millau
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Open for Lunch
Ryosho opened in January of 2022 and it took less than a year for it to receive 2 Michelin stars.
The name “Ryosho『凌霄』” is defined as “having high ambitions”. Having perfected the art of Japanese cuisine after many long years of training at various notable restaurants, Chef Makoto Fujiwara’s ambition is to provide the most memorable dining experiece to all that grace his counter. Chef Fujiwara’s dishes are paired together with a selection of amazing wines and Japanese sakes to create a perfect marriage of food and drink which leaves guests astonished.
The ambitious dishes and classy interior of the restaurant live up to the high standards of Kyoto Gion and Ryosho is now a hard-to-book restaurant where hopeful diners cannot wait to get a booking at.
Enjoy an elegant and classy time in Kyoto Gion at Ryosho’s Keyaki wood counter and luxurious private rooms.
| Address | 570-166 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyamaku, Kyoto |
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| Business hours | Weekdays: 17:30 to 23:00 Weekend and Holidays: 11:30 to 15:00 / 17:30 to 23:00 |
| Closed | Irregular |
| Directions | 10 min walk or 5 min taxi ride from Keihan Line Gion-Shijo Station 15 min taxi ride from JR Kyoto Station |
| Price | Lunch and Dinner: ¥ 44,000(¥ 48,400) Course |
| Seating | 8 counter seats 2F private room seats 4 to 8 guests |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | <!--Babies and children accepted in private room seating. 2 baby chairs available. Children's Course（12 years old and younger.） ¥ 5,000 (¥5,500) Kid's Course-->Children who are 13 years-old and older who can eat an adult's course are welcome. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None |
| Parking | None |
| Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Beach sandals, athletic wear such as sweatpants, T-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, and short pants are not permitted. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
| Concierge Service Fee | 10% service charge required |
570-166 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyamaku, Kyoto
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