Toshigami

A real Kyoto food experience. I had been searching the Gion area for a kaiseki meal experience but I was finding many places that had the feel of a tourist trap, maybe charging excessive prices for food that didn't seem that interesting. Eventually I widened my search a little further from Gion, nea...r to Kiyomizu and found this restaurant and I'm glad I did. We enjoyed a meal by a friendly and creative chef (and his assistant) who served us a multi course omakase meal, literally hand made in front of us. It all tasted great, carefully prepared and also creative. One of the most memorable meals of the trip and I'm glad we chose to come here. We were also able to have a chat with the chef too about his background and the ingredients used, which made the meal feel personal and not just another tourist stop. Highly recommend. Booking recommended unless you get lucky and there are spare seats.

Visited August 2025

Loved our experience here. A great night out for our small group, and a highlight of our time in Kyoto. We were treated with personal attention and service and enjoyed our time. Was very grateful they accommodated me being vegetarian. I was able to enjoy a full 8 courses with sake. We all got to try... some unexpected dishes as well as classics like wagyu and sashimi, which the rest of my group spoke very highly about.

Visited July 2025

My wife and I had an excellent dinner and experience. Local and seasonal produce from Kyoto was beautifully prepared and presented with many small local dishes to enjoy. The service was attentive and it was great to watch the head chef and team at work. Would recommend giving it a go.

Visited July 2025

Amazing food, kind service and good prives. Totally recommended (especially the fish and the ice cream which tastes like sake)

Visited April 2025

Amazing food, amazing experience. Highly highly recommend to anyone looking for a authentic experience in gion, Kyoto

Visited April 2024