Dining · Japanese · Kyoto
Gion Matayoshi
A counter in Gion built on simplicity elevated by technique, two Michelin stars.
Gion Matayoshi is a Japanese counter restaurant at 570-123 Giommachi Minamigawa in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. It holds two Michelin stars in the 2026 Michelin Guide Japan.
The cooking
The chef’s credo is to strive for simplicity, elevated by technique. He prioritises seasonal flavours and sources ingredients from production areas across Japan. The hospitality draws on a tea ceremony style learned at a long-established ryokan.
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