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Shimogamo Saryo, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Shimogamo Saryo

4.5
4.5
87 Reviews
¥10,001 and over
Japanese

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2 people
21:30
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Innovative
Shimogamosaryo is located in one of the most historical and scenic locations in Kyoto. This area, also known as Shimogamo-shrine, is designated as an official UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Our refined Japanese restaurant, Shimogamosaryo, which was established in 1856, is set in a traditional Japanese house with a beautiful garden. Taste our traditional yet innovative Kyoto style dishes, which are prepared with the inspiration drawn from the changes of the four seasons. ”One time, one encounter” is a cherished belief derived from the spirit of Sado (traditional Japanese tea ceremony) to make your experience here memorable and unique. It is our goal to share the beauty and original culture in Kyoto to guests from all over the world. We are looking forward to welcoming you with our hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    ¥10,001 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30–14:00 Mon, Wed–Sun 17:00–20:00 There may be exceptions to the above schedule. Ensure you use the search to confirm availability.
  • Phone number
    075-701-5185
  • Website
    http://www.shimogamosaryo.co.jp/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Naohiro Akashi

Menu

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What 87 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

Noise • Energetic

87 Reviews

  1. MIYAMA

    Kyoto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 November 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    どの料理も美味しく、美しく、またどれにも驚きがありました。友人と行きましたが、友人も満足していました。

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  2. BobB

    Houston

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 11 October 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is as authentic Japanese as it gets, both in terms of ambiance and food.

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  3. ElaineC

    Tokyo

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 September 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good environment, peaceful and relaxing. Excellent food as well.

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  4. PeterT

    Hawaii

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 10 September 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you want to experience the real Kaiseki, look no further. This restaurant is one of the top we have ever been. We booked a private room. Everything's from Food, to Service to Ambience was outstanding.

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  5. 1093

    Kyoto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 August 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    担当する係の方から、接客とはこういうものかと学ばされる。 前回2年前、一元の客でフラッと入らせていただいたそんな客の好みを、 今回は、言わずともさらっと提供して下さる。 帰りの足の問題で、調理場を急がせたが、臨機応変に対応して下さり、 感謝です。 久しぶりにおいしいご馳走を、たらふく頂きました。 係の方、調理場の皆さん ありがとうございました。

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  6. k314

    Kyoto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 June 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    お昼の利用でしたが　お食事はもちろんのこと、接客が大変素晴らしかったです。素敵な時間を過ごせました。

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  7. JeanH

    Hokkaido

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 June 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Most dishes were truly excellent, some were mediocre.. overall a worthy meal.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 3 June 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely Michelin star experience in Kyoto. We had our own private dining room in a traditional Japanese setting. We were able to try multiple traditional Kaiseki dishes, which were very good. And the service was excellent.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Kyoto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2022

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    美味しいし､可愛い｡ 中居さんが、素晴らしい｡ 良くしてくれました。

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  10. Turnipe

    Kyoto

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 October 2022

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This historic and beautiful restaurant was listed as Michelin’s 1 star restaurant in 2021. Honestly speaking though, I was quite disappointed with my meal. All the dishes were nice, but not impressive enough to meet the price. The environment was very quiet, perhaps too quiet to enjoy the meal. I felt like I could hear a pin dropped and fall asleep any second while waiting for the next dish to arrive. My serving waitress was very shy and couldn’t really communicate in English. So I didn’t have the chance to understand and appreciate the complexity of every dish. The date on my menu was not updated as well which was disappointing as it showed that it wasn’t a personalised Kaiseki course in a supposedly fine-dining setting. Given this place is picked by the Michelin Kyoto guide, and the dear cost charged per person, I had a higher expectation on the overall quality and experience.

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Shimogamo Saryo is rated 4.5 stars by 87 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Google Map for Shimogamo Saryo

62 Shimogamo Miyagawacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 606-0801

Additional information

  • Area
    Kyoto
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Wed–Sun 11:30–14:00 Mon, Wed–Sun 17:00–20:00 There may be exceptions to the above schedule. Ensure you use the search to confirm availability.
  • Price
    ¥10,001 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking available for 10 cars
  • Public transit
    9 min walk from Keihan Railway Demachiyanagi Station. 20-minute taxi ride from JR Kyoto Station
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Naohiro Akashi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wine
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