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TAKAYAMA
Kyoto
Innovative
Michelin
Awards
5.0
(1)
USD 253.0+
Michelin and awards
Michelin Guide, 2025
Michelin Guide, 2024
Japan Restaurant Award, 2023
Japan Restaurant Award, 2021
Japan Restaurant Award, 2020
About Yosuke YAMAJI
Yosuke YAMAJI, a French restaurant located in Gion, Kyoto, has more than 10 years of experience at famous French establishments such as Paul Bocuse, Joel Robuchon, and Alain Ducasse.
With his proven ability to be continuously entrusted with important positions, he had captivated VIPs from all over the world in Paris, the capital of gastronomy.
Having deepened exchanges with chefs from around the globe, his cuisine is characterized by its uniqueness, incorporating the culinary cultures of various countries, including Italy, the Middle East, and China, while bringing out the best of Japanese ingredients.
This new gastronomic masterpiece offers moments of surprise and excitement, accompanied by carefully selected wines from the chef and sommelier.
The restaurant's name reflects its emphasis on originality, bearing the chef's own name.
The interior of the restaurant is a bright, natural space filled with wood, greenery, and light, featuring a counter and semi-private rooms, making it ideal for dates and business entertainment.
+ Read moreMenu and Courses
Lunch
Our No. 2 lunchtime favorite! A dish where the chef's boundless creativity, inspired by flavors and stories from 55 countries, invites you on an exciting culinary journey.
・4 appetizers
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand pork, etc.)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand pork, etc.)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 73.41
Lunch
[Lunch Special Price] Despite the continual rise in ingredient costs, we are committed to delivering exquisite dishes at a remarkable value—an exclusive indulgence for our lunchtime guests.
・4 appetizers
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager, or fresh fish from Maruyata, a purveyor to Kyoto's finest traditional restaurants)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand wagyu beef)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager, or fresh fish from Maruyata, a purveyor to Kyoto's finest traditional restaurants)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand wagyu beef)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 100.94
Lunch
Savor the finest handpicked seafood, delivered by Maruyata, a trusted purveyor to Kyoto's renowned establishments, and perfectly aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Naka-Sei.
・5 appetizers
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 146.83
Lunch
Indulge in our most popular dinner course—an enduring favorite among our cherished guests—now offered exclusively during lunchtime for a limited time.
・5 appetizers
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 192.71
Lunch
One of our cherished guests once marveled and asked Chef Yamaji, "How can you offer such exquisitely curated ingredients at this price? It's almost too good to be true!"
・5 appetizers (Please enjoy the individual flavors and harmony of these carefully selected ingredients)
・Granite
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (We meticulously balance the lean meat and marbling)
・2 desserts
・Our specialty - freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal.・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Granite
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (We meticulously balance the lean meat and marbling)
・2 desserts
・Our specialty - freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal.・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 303.14
Dinner
Chef Yamaji personally journeyed across Japan, forging connections with dedicated producers and thoughtfully selecting the finest seasonal ingredients at their peak of perfection.
・4 appetizers
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager, or fresh fish from Maruyata, a purveyor to Kyoto's finest traditional restaurants)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand wagyu beef)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-dinner coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Our Speciality: Great squid carbonara
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Fish dish (fresh fish from Maekawa Suisan, run by the family of our first manager, or fresh fish from Maruyata, a purveyor to Kyoto's finest traditional restaurants)
・Meat dish (Japanese brand wagyu beef)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 11 kinds)
*Please note that after-dinner coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 115.36
Dinner
【Kyoto’s Finest Fresh Seafood and Aged Kobe Beef】 We offer carefully selected fresh seafood delivered from Maruyata, a trusted supplier for Kyoto's fine dining establishments, as well as aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Naka-Sei.
・5 appetizers
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-lunch coffee or tea is included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 153.81
Dinner
Beloved by our most loyal guests since the restaurant's opening, this iconic course continues to captivate with its timeless appeal and consistent excellence, reflecting the enduring trust of those who cherish our cuisine.
・5 appetizers
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, cured for a week to enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Granite
・Specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, cured for a week to enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 201.88
Dinner
One of our cherished guests once marveled, saying, "The ingredients have always been exceptional—but if Chef Yamaji is now taking it even further by handpicking every single one, just imagine how extraordinary the dishes will be!"
・5 appetizers (Please enjoy the individual flavors and harmony of these carefully selected ingredients)
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Combination of Truffle and specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (We meticulously balance the lean meat and marbling)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Combination of Truffle and specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (We meticulously balance the lean meat and marbling)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 317.26
Dinner
After 100 requests, a decade of planning, and 520 meticulous trials, the Premium Course has finally been perfected—a true masterpiece crafted for the most refined palates.
・5 appetizers (Carefully selected treasures from the sea and mountains)
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Combination of Truffle and specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (Meticulously balanced lean meat and marbling, with a focus on perfect heat treatment)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
・Granite (palate cleanser)
・Combination of Truffle and specialties that have been served since the opening of the restaurant
・Premium fresh fish from Kyoto Maruyata, aged for a week to remove stress and enhance its flavor
・2-month aged Kobe beef from Kyoto Nakasei (Meticulously balanced lean meat and marbling, with a focus on perfect heat treatment)
・2 desserts
・Our famous sweet: Freshly baked hot financier to finish off the meal
・After-meal beverages (choice of 14 kinds)
*Please note that after-meal coffee, tea, rooibos tea, green tea, herbal tea, etc., are included in the price of all courses. + Read more
USD 432.62
*Tax and service charge to the restaurant included.
*The course fee must be paid in advance, and any additional charges incurred on-site will be settled on the day.
*Please note that the price may vary depending on market conditions.
*The menu is subject to change depending on availability. Please note that the menu is subject to change due to availability.
*The difference between each course is that the quality of the ingredients has been upgraded without changing the quantity.
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Reservation notes
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Price Range:
Lunch: USD 73.41 - USD 303.14
Dinner: USD 115.36 - USD 432.62 -
Dietary restrictions / Allergies:
If you have any specific food allergies or ingredients you cannot consume, please inform us in advance. Unfortunately, we cannot accept reservations if there are ingredients that you cannot eat within a wide range.
For example, one person is allergic to prawns, and even extracts are not acceptable. Another person is allergic to onions, but can eat them if they are cooked.
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Arrival time:
We have a simultaneous start time system at 12:00 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:00 PM.
At the start time, we ask our guests to have an aperitif, and after the toast, we start serving the course meal at all seats at the same time.
Please make sure to be on time and arrive well in advance of the start time.
In consideration of the impact on other customers, if you are late, we may not be able to offer you a portion of the course or entry into the restaurant.
*If we are unable to contact you after 15 minutes of your reserved time, we will unavoidably treat your reservation as cancelled. Please be sure to contact us if you are going to be late.
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Dress Code:
Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)
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Children:
Guests aged 12 and above, and able to enjoy the same course as adults are allowed.
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Others:
We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.
Service availability
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Guests aged 12 and above, and able to enjoy the same course as adults are allowed
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Information
| Seats | 20 Seats |
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| Operation hours | Lunch：12:00 PM - Dinner： Part 1：06:00 PM - Part 2：07:00 PM - *There is no swapping between the first and second parts of the meal, Please enjoy your meal at your own pace. *Simultaneous start system. |
| Regular holiday |
Wednesdays, Thursdays
*The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed. |
| Payment methods | Cash, Credit card available |
| Smoking | Not Allowed |
| Address | 570-151,Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
| Nearest station |
Gion-Shijo Station, Higashiyama Station
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| Directions from station |
5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station
13 minutes walk from Higashiyama Station |
