Noma
A hushed counter in Gion serving seasonal kaiseki — the pinnacle of Japanese fine dining.
Gion Kaiseki, Kyoto
Tucked down a lantern-lit lane in Gion, this intimate counter serves a multi-course kaiseki that changes with the season — each dish a small, precise expression of the moment, paired with sake and quiet ceremony.
The seasonal counter
Timed to the season — when Gion Kaiseki is at its very best, and what each month genuinely brings.
🍶 The experience
- 8–10 seasonal courses
- Sake & tea pairings
- Counter seating for 10
- ~2.5 hours
🍣 Signatures
- Sashimi of the day
- Charcoal-grilled fish
- Seasonal vegetables
- Matcha & wagashi
💴 Good to know
- Reservations essential
- Cash & card accepted
- Smart-casual dress
- English menu on request
For every traveller
However you choose to travel — we shape Gion Kaiseki around the way you love to explore, never the other way around.
Gion, Kyoto
A closer look at Gion Kaiseki — the detail that turns information into a journey genuinely worth taking.
Find Gion, Kyoto on the map
Location, nearby attractions, restaurants and transport — ready for live mapping.
⭐ Nearby
- Yasaka Shrine
- Hanamikoji street
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Kennin-ji temple
📖 Related guides
🚆 Getting there
- Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan)
- 10 min taxi from Kyoto Station
- Walkable from Higashiyama
Plan your journey
Our travel designers turn knowledge and inspiration into a journey crafted entirely around you.
Plan My Journey →