An innovative Italian restaurant which truly values its ingredients, and was the first restaurant in Kyoto to be included in ASIA'S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS.
Gion Sushi Matsumoto
祇園 鮨まつもと
Kyoto
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Sushi
1 Star
World-renowned orthodox Edomae-style sushi which embodies the culture of Kyoto
- Gourmet guide-listed
- children 13up
- Counter Seat
- Solo Booking
- Lunch
Gion Sushi Matsumoto, the famed Michelin 1-Star Sushi restaurant located in the Gion district of Kyoto, is acclaimed for its uncompromising quality of orthodox Edomae-style sushi. It has established itself as a top sushi restaurant well-known to all sushi connoisseurs in Kyoto.
Both the size of and balance between the rice and toppings is impeccable, and each mouthful offers a truly unforgettable experience.
While preparations each day are strenuous, the chef serves only the freshest and most carefully selected seasonal seafood procured directly from the local market every morning. The rice is also a blend of fresh new rice and aged rice which gives it its wonderful consistency and texture.
Matsumoto offers an authentic Kyoto experience with premium sushi of the highest quality.
| Address | 570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0074 |
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| Business hours | Lunch: 12:00 p.m. to 14:00 p.m.（Last order at 1:30 p.m.) Dinner: 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.（Last order at 9:00 p.m.） |
| Closed | Tuesdays Lunch on Wednesdays |
| Directions | 5 minute walk from Gion Shijō Station. |
| Telephone | +81-75-531-2031 |
| Price | 【Lunch】 15,400 yen (13 Nigiri Sushi) 18,700 yen (17 Nigiri Sushi) 22,000 yen (with Appetizer and Nigiri Sushi) 【Dinner】 23,100 yen (Nigiri Sushi Only) 26,400 yen (with Appetizer and Nigiri Sushi) ※Prices include consumption tax |
| Service Charge | 15% service charge required |
| Seating | 11 Seats (7 Counter Seats and 2 Table seats which seats 2 ppl each) |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | Children 12 or older who can order a course are allowed. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None |
| Parking | None (Please use the nearby coin-operated parking space). |
| Dresscode | None. However we ask that no overly casual wear is worn (shorts, t-shirts, sandals, etc. ). |
| Payment method | Please make a reservation request from the reservation form. ※Advance payment for reserved courses with a credit card or PayPal is required. ※Any additional orders that you make for food or drink at the restaurant are to be paid for at the restaurant after your meal. |
| Cancellation Policy | ※ Cancellations made up to 15:00 JST of 3 days before the reservation date are eligible to receive a full refund. ※ Cancellations made after 15:00 JST of 3 days, or within 2 days before, 1 day before, or on the day of the reservation date are not eligible to receive any refund. ※ All changes to the reservation are required to be made at least 3 days before the reservation date. ※ Requests to change or cancel a reservation made after the specified days above will not be eligible for any refund and requests to change the reservation to an alternative date/time will not be accommodated. ※ Reservations will be cancelled and entry will be denied if more than 15 minutes late and no refund will be provided. |
570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0074
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