Nestled in a traditional townhouse in Kyoto’s Gion district, Gion Katana is a renowned charcoal‑grilled restaurant where Japanese aesthetic sensibilities and modern refinement come together. Here, carefully selected ingredients are meticulously grilled over charcoal.

The signature dish is the charcoal‑grilled A5 Kuroge Wagyu steak, slowly cooked to perfection. Guests can savor the fragrant aroma unique to charcoal grilling and the juicy, concentrated flavor of the meat. Yakitori, seasonal Kyoto vegetables, and spiny lobster are also grilled with care, each ingredient cooked in a way that draws out its fullest character.

The course menu offers a luxurious progression: seasonal appetizers, chawanmushi, eight varieties of charcoal‑grilled dishes, spiny lobster, charcoal‑grilled A5 Kuroge Wagyu, a finishing course, and dessert. Seasonal ingredients are incorporated throughout, allowing guests to enjoy different expressions of flavor as the year unfolds.

The drink selection includes carefully curated sake from across Japan, along with wine and shochu. A pairing course—recommended by sommeliers and certified sake experts—invites guests to experience a deeper harmony between the dishes and the drinks.

In addition to counter seating that reflects the charm of a traditional townhouse, the restaurant also offers private rooms. It is suited for a wide range of occasions, from business dinners and anniversaries to family gatherings.

• Price Range:

  Lunch: USD 55.92 - USD 129.04
  Dinner: USD 68.1 - USD 265.24

• 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.

• 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.

• Dress Code:

  Dress code is smart casual (Please refrain from wearing T-shirts, shorts, and sandals when you visit.)

• Children:

  Available

• Others:

  We kindly ask for your consideration regarding excessive perfume or fabric softener fragrances.