Instant reservation
Kanzan
Kyoto
Kaiseki
MICHELIN
5.0
(1)
USD 80.0+
Michelin Guide
2026
2025
Michelin Guide
2024
2023
2022
2021
About
Founded in 1856, Shimogamo Saryo is a long-established Kyoto restaurant specializing in tea ceremony cuisine (cha-kaiseki), preserving its traditions for over 160 years.
Nestled beside the World Heritage Site of Shimogamo Shrine, the restaurant features elegant Japanese architecture, a garden lovingly tended for more than a century, and a refined teahouse, evoking a timeless ambience unique to Kyoto.
Rooted in the principle of dosan doho—“local ingredients, local methods”—the restaurant blends inherited Kyoto cuisine with modern creativity to craft dishes that leave a lasting impression on both the eye and the palate.
At the heart of its hospitality lies an unwavering spirit of care for its guests, welcoming them with settings tailored to every occasion, from celebratory banquets and anniversaries to intimate gatherings with loved ones.
A curated selection of sake and wine further enhances the cuisine, allowing guests to savor the charm of Kyoto with all five senses.
Menu & Courses
Lunch
Dinner
Fukuzen – A 10-Course Kyoto Kaiseki Experience Featuring Seasonal Soup, Hassun Appetizers, and Exquisite Seasonal Delicacies
USD
99.32
November 2026 – Sample Seasonal Menu
【Appetizer】
Delicate Savory Egg Custard with Yuba (Tofu Skin), Lily Bulb, Silky Silver Sauce, Wasabi, and Mitsuba
【Soup】
Crab Shinjo Dumpling with Tanba Shimeji Mushrooms, Paper-Thin Daikon Radish, Seasonal Greens, and Yuzu
【Sashimi】
Sea Bream and Yellowtail
【Grilled Dish & Hassun – Seasonal Appetizer Assortment】
Miso-Marinated Grilled Spanish Mackerel, Pickled Myoga Ginger, Shrimp and Egg Yolk Sushi, Chrysanthemum Greens with Walnuts, Crab Wrapped in Thinly Sliced Vegetables, Persimmon Vinegar, Pumpkin Castella, Lotus Root Crackers, and Ginkgo Nuts
【Simmered Dish】
Round Daikon Radish with Duck Meatballs and Chinese Cabbage
【Vinegared Dish】
Pike Conger and Matsutake Mushrooms with Salmon Roe and Grated Daikon in Vinegar Sauce
【Rice Dish】
Seasoned Rice with Barracuda and Japanese Yam Bulbils (Mukago)
【Miso Soup】
Baby Taro in Kyoto-Style White Miso Soup
【Japanese Pickles】
Assortment of Traditional Kyoto Pickles
【Seasonal Fruit】
Pear and Pomegranate
【Japanese Sweet】
Apple and Sweet Potato Yokan
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability and ingredient sourcing.
【Appetizer】
Delicate Savory Egg Custard with Yuba (Tofu Skin), Lily Bulb, Silky Silver Sauce, Wasabi, and Mitsuba
【Soup】
Crab Shinjo Dumpling with Tanba Shimeji Mushrooms, Paper-Thin Daikon Radish, Seasonal Greens, and Yuzu
【Sashimi】
Sea Bream and Yellowtail
【Grilled Dish & Hassun – Seasonal Appetizer Assortment】
Miso-Marinated Grilled Spanish Mackerel, Pickled Myoga Ginger, Shrimp and Egg Yolk Sushi, Chrysanthemum Greens with Walnuts, Crab Wrapped in Thinly Sliced Vegetables, Persimmon Vinegar, Pumpkin Castella, Lotus Root Crackers, and Ginkgo Nuts
【Simmered Dish】
Round Daikon Radish with Duck Meatballs and Chinese Cabbage
【Vinegared Dish】
Pike Conger and Matsutake Mushrooms with Salmon Roe and Grated Daikon in Vinegar Sauce
【Rice Dish】
Seasoned Rice with Barracuda and Japanese Yam Bulbils (Mukago)
【Miso Soup】
Baby Taro in Kyoto-Style White Miso Soup
【Japanese Pickles】
Assortment of Traditional Kyoto Pickles
【Seasonal Fruit】
Pear and Pomegranate
【Japanese Sweet】
Apple and Sweet Potato Yokan
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability and ingredient sourcing.
Lunch
Dinner
【Private Dining Room & Matcha Tea】Rokuzen – A 10-Course Kyoto Kaiseki Experience Featuring Seasonal Delicacies
USD
159.74
November 2026 – Sample Seasonal Menu
【Appetizer】
Nanzenji-Style Savory Egg Custard with Tofu, Sea Urchin, Lily Bulb, Delicate Silver Sauce, Wasabi, and Mitsuba
【Soup】
Crab Shinjo Dumpling with Tender Turnip Sprouts, Maple Leaf-Shaped Carrot, and Yuzu
【Sashimi】
Sea Bream, Tuna, and Japanese Tiger Prawn
【Hassun – Seasonal Appetizer Assortment】
Shrimp and Egg Yolk Sushi, Eel on Bread, Chrysanthemum Greens with Walnuts, Crab Wrapped in Thinly Sliced Vegetables, Persimmon Vinegar, Pumpkin Castella, Lotus Root Crackers, and Ginkgo Nuts
【Simmered Dish】
Shogoin Turnip with Duck Meatballs and Kyoto Shiro-na Greens
【Grilled Dish】
Yuan-Style Grilled Tilefish with Yuzu, Chrysanthemum-Cut Turnip, and Chestnut
【Seasonal Specialty】
Fragrant Rice-Cracker-Crusted Fried Barracuda with Kujo Green Onions and Nanban Vinegar Sauce
【Rice Dish】
Clay Pot Rice with Matsutake Mushrooms
【Miso Soup】
Baby Taro in Kyoto-Style White Miso Soup
【Japanese Pickles】
Assortment of Traditional Kyoto Pickles
【Seasonal Fruit】
Pear and Pomegranate
【Japanese Sweet】
Apple and Sweet Potato Yokan
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability and ingredient sourcing.
【Appetizer】
Nanzenji-Style Savory Egg Custard with Tofu, Sea Urchin, Lily Bulb, Delicate Silver Sauce, Wasabi, and Mitsuba
【Soup】
Crab Shinjo Dumpling with Tender Turnip Sprouts, Maple Leaf-Shaped Carrot, and Yuzu
【Sashimi】
Sea Bream, Tuna, and Japanese Tiger Prawn
【Hassun – Seasonal Appetizer Assortment】
Shrimp and Egg Yolk Sushi, Eel on Bread, Chrysanthemum Greens with Walnuts, Crab Wrapped in Thinly Sliced Vegetables, Persimmon Vinegar, Pumpkin Castella, Lotus Root Crackers, and Ginkgo Nuts
【Simmered Dish】
Shogoin Turnip with Duck Meatballs and Kyoto Shiro-na Greens
【Grilled Dish】
Yuan-Style Grilled Tilefish with Yuzu, Chrysanthemum-Cut Turnip, and Chestnut
【Seasonal Specialty】
Fragrant Rice-Cracker-Crusted Fried Barracuda with Kujo Green Onions and Nanban Vinegar Sauce
【Rice Dish】
Clay Pot Rice with Matsutake Mushrooms
【Miso Soup】
Baby Taro in Kyoto-Style White Miso Soup
【Japanese Pickles】
Assortment of Traditional Kyoto Pickles
【Seasonal Fruit】
Pear and Pomegranate
【Japanese Sweet】
Apple and Sweet Potato Yokan
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability and ingredient sourcing.
Lunch
Dinner
【Guaranteed Private Dining Room】Juzen – An 11-Course Omakase Kaiseki Experience Featuring the Finest Seasonal Ingredients
USD
199.68
An exquisite chef's omakase course thoughtfully crafted with the finest seasonal ingredients, carefully selected each day to showcase the flavors of the season.
Lunch
Dinner
【Guaranteed Private Dining Room & Special Gift】Special Kaiseki Course – 11 Exquisite Dishes Featuring the Finest Seasonal Ingredients, Personally Selected by the Executive Chef
USD
239.62
November 2026 – Sample Seasonal Menu
【Appetizer】
Seasonal Female Snow Crab (Koppe Crab)
【Light Interlude】
Steamed Rice with Salmon Roe
【Soup】
Tilefish, Matsutake Mushrooms, Grated Turnip, Yuzu, and Tender Japanese Greens
【Sashimi】
・Pufferfish
・Tuna
【Hassun – Seasonal Appetizer Assortment】
Crispy Taro Crackers, Miso-Marinated Monkfish Liver, Young Green Onions, Chrysanthemum Greens with Walnuts, Chestnut with Skin, Ginkgo Nuts, and Seared Barracuda Sushi
【Simmered Dish】
Crispy Fried Taro and Duck Jibuni-Style Stew, with Mibuna Greens, Rich Amber Sauce, Fresh Ginger, and Finely Shredded Green Onions
【Grilled Dish】
Miso-Marinated Japanese Butterfish, Myoga Ginger, and Crispy Lily Bulb Tempura
【Seasonal Specialty】
Wagyu Beef and Japanese Parsley Sukini-Style Simmered Dish, with Kujo Green Onions and Onsen Egg
【Rice Dish】
Freshly Cooked Rice in a Traditional Japanese Pot
【Miso Soup】
Baby Taro in Kyoto-Style White Miso Soup
【Japanese Pickles】
Assortment of Traditional Kyoto Pickles
【Seasonal Fruit】
Pear and Fully Ripened Persimmon
【Japanese Sweet】
Traditional Chestnut Confection (Kuri Shibori)
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability and ingredient sourcing.
【Appetizer】
Seasonal Female Snow Crab (Koppe Crab)
【Light Interlude】
Steamed Rice with Salmon Roe
【Soup】
Tilefish, Matsutake Mushrooms, Grated Turnip, Yuzu, and Tender Japanese Greens
【Sashimi】
・Pufferfish
・Tuna
【Hassun – Seasonal Appetizer Assortment】
Crispy Taro Crackers, Miso-Marinated Monkfish Liver, Young Green Onions, Chrysanthemum Greens with Walnuts, Chestnut with Skin, Ginkgo Nuts, and Seared Barracuda Sushi
【Simmered Dish】
Crispy Fried Taro and Duck Jibuni-Style Stew, with Mibuna Greens, Rich Amber Sauce, Fresh Ginger, and Finely Shredded Green Onions
【Grilled Dish】
Miso-Marinated Japanese Butterfish, Myoga Ginger, and Crispy Lily Bulb Tempura
【Seasonal Specialty】
Wagyu Beef and Japanese Parsley Sukini-Style Simmered Dish, with Kujo Green Onions and Onsen Egg
【Rice Dish】
Freshly Cooked Rice in a Traditional Japanese Pot
【Miso Soup】
Baby Taro in Kyoto-Style White Miso Soup
【Japanese Pickles】
Assortment of Traditional Kyoto Pickles
【Seasonal Fruit】
Pear and Fully Ripened Persimmon
【Japanese Sweet】
Traditional Chestnut Confection (Kuri Shibori)
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability and ingredient sourcing.
Lunch
Dinner
【Autumn Foliage Kaiseki】Matsutake Mushrooms & Pike Conger – Guaranteed Private Dining Room
USD
176.79
Serving period :Until 30 November
Celebrate the beauty of autumn in Kyoto with an exquisite seasonal kaiseki experience featuring matsutake mushrooms and pike conger, two of the season's most treasured delicacies.
Perfect for those exploring Kyoto during the vibrant autumn foliage season, this exclusive dining experience invites you to unwind in the comfort of a private room while admiring the breathtaking autumn colors through the window.
Perfect for those exploring Kyoto during the vibrant autumn foliage season, this exclusive dining experience invites you to unwind in the comfort of a private room while admiring the breathtaking autumn colors through the window.
Lunch
Dinner
【Autumn Foliage Kaiseki】Wagyu Beef & Matsutake Mushroom Sukiyaki – Guaranteed Private Dining Room
USD
183.11
Serving period :Until 30 November
Celebrate the beauty of autumn in Kyoto with an exquisite seasonal kaiseki experience, highlighted by luxurious sukiyaki featuring premium Wagyu beef and fragrant matsutake mushrooms.
Perfect for those exploring Kyoto during the vibrant autumn foliage season, this special dining experience invites you to relax in the comfort of a private room while admiring the breathtaking autumn colors through the window.
Perfect for those exploring Kyoto during the vibrant autumn foliage season, this special dining experience invites you to relax in the comfort of a private room while admiring the breathtaking autumn colors through the window.
Lunch
Traditional Japanese Ryotei Afternoon Tea
USD
44.2
Serving period :13 July - 20 November
【September 2 – November 20】Ryotei Afternoon Tea – Roasted Green Tea & the Bounties of Autumn
Fig and Cacao Financier
Shine Muscat Grape Daifuku
Early-Season Persimmon and Hojicha Panna Cotta
Black Soybean and Hojicha Cheesecake
Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc
Pumpkin Yokan (Japanese Sweet Bean Jelly)
Sansho Pepper Meringue
Mackerel Sushi with Kyoto-Style Shibazuke Pickles
Roasted Duck Breast with Marinated Burdock Root and Beetroot
Nama-fu Dengaku (Grilled Wheat Gluten with Miso Glaze)
Creamy Mushroom Potage
Chrysanthemum Greens with Walnut and Tofu Dressing
Please choose your preferred beverage from the following selection:
Coffee, Black Tea, Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea), Matcha, Ginger Ale, Orange Juice, or Apple Juice
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability and ingredient sourcing.
Guests may enjoy their afternoon tea until 5:00 PM. However, depending on reservation availability, we may kindly ask you to leave before 5:00 PM. We appreciate your understanding.
Fig and Cacao Financier
Shine Muscat Grape Daifuku
Early-Season Persimmon and Hojicha Panna Cotta
Black Soybean and Hojicha Cheesecake
Purple Sweet Potato Mont Blanc
Pumpkin Yokan (Japanese Sweet Bean Jelly)
Sansho Pepper Meringue
Mackerel Sushi with Kyoto-Style Shibazuke Pickles
Roasted Duck Breast with Marinated Burdock Root and Beetroot
Nama-fu Dengaku (Grilled Wheat Gluten with Miso Glaze)
Creamy Mushroom Potage
Chrysanthemum Greens with Walnut and Tofu Dressing
Please choose your preferred beverage from the following selection:
Coffee, Black Tea, Hojicha (Roasted Green Tea), Matcha, Ginger Ale, Orange Juice, or Apple Juice
Please note that menu items are subject to change depending on seasonal availability and ingredient sourcing.
Guests may enjoy their afternoon tea until 5:00 PM. However, depending on reservation availability, we may kindly ask you to leave before 5:00 PM. We appreciate your understanding.
Lunch
Dinner
【New Year Kaiseki】January 3–8 – A Special Dining Experience for Your First Shrine Visit to the World Heritage Site, Shimogamo Shrine
USD
168.08
Serving period :From 3 January, 2027
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with an exquisite Kyoto-style kaiseki experience, accompanied by a complimentary serving of celebratory sake.
Perfect for those making their first shrine visit of the year to Shimogamo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this special dining experience invites you to savor the refined flavors of traditional Kyoto cuisine and the warm hospitality of a long-established ryotei restaurant nestled near the shrine.
Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable moment of Japanese elegance and tradition.
Perfect for those making their first shrine visit of the year to Shimogamo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this special dining experience invites you to savor the refined flavors of traditional Kyoto cuisine and the warm hospitality of a long-established ryotei restaurant nestled near the shrine.
Welcome the New Year with an unforgettable moment of Japanese elegance and tradition.
Lunch
Dinner
【Special New Year Kaiseki】January 3–8 – A Refined Dining Experience for Your First Shrine Visit to the World Heritage Site, Shimogamo Shrine
USD
215.65
Serving period :3 January, 2027 - 8 January, 2027
【Guaranteed Private Dining Room】
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with an exquisite Kyoto-style kaiseki experience, accompanied by a complimentary serving of celebratory sake.
Perfect for those making their first shrine visit of the year to Shimogamo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this special dining experience invites you to savor the refined flavors of traditional Kyoto cuisine and the gracious hospitality of a long-established ryotei restaurant nestled near the shrine.
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with an exquisite Kyoto-style kaiseki experience, accompanied by a complimentary serving of celebratory sake.
Perfect for those making their first shrine visit of the year to Shimogamo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this special dining experience invites you to savor the refined flavors of traditional Kyoto cuisine and the gracious hospitality of a long-established ryotei restaurant nestled near the shrine.
* Tax and service charge included.
* For course reservations, 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 seasonal ingredients.
Features
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English menus are available
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Vegan and vegetarian menus are available with reservations made at least 3 days in advance.
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Available (kids' menu available, children accepted in private rooms only, high chairs available)
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Reservation Notes
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Price Range:
Lunch: USD 44.2 - USD 239.62
Dinner: USD 99.32 - USD 239.62 -
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.
Vegan and vegetarian menus are available with reservations made at least 3 days in advance. Halal options are not available. Thank you for your understanding.
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Arrival time:
Please arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time to ensure a timely start of your meal. If you do not contact us and exceed your reservation time, it will be automatically canceled.
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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:
Available (kids' menu available, children accepted in private rooms only, high chairs available)
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Others:
We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.
Information
| Total Seats | 50 Seats |
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| Operation hours | 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM (L.O. 1:30 PM) 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (L.O. 8:00 PM) |
| Regular holiday | Tuesdays *The restaurant may be temporarily open or temporarily closed. |
| Payment methods | Cash,Credit card available |
| Smoking | Not Allowed |
| Address |
62 Miyagawacho Shimogamo, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
京都府京都市左京区下鴨宮河町６２
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| Nearest station |
Demachiyanagi Station
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| Directions from station |
9 minutes walk from Demachiyanagi Station
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