Mokubei

570-120, Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto·From ¥ 23,100

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In Gion, four generations of kaiseki—season by season.

Tucked into a Gion lane, Mokuhei has been serving kaiseki since 1928, passed down through four generations. The chef follows the seasons all the way to the source—hand-picking ingredients like Kagoshima pork, carefully chosen beef, and fresh catches from around Japan—so each visit feels tied to a particular moment in the year. Their cooking is built on Japan’s “five methods” (cut, simmer, steam, fry, grill), and the fourth-generation chef adds a personal twist to grilled dishes by blending in French and Italian techniques, especially with meats. Meals arrive on prized Kyoto ceramics alongside Bizen, Karatsu, and Shigaraki ware. Sit at the first-floor counter carved from rare 3,000-year-old Taiwanese hinoki and watch the craft up close. It’s a short walk from Gion-Shijo, near Kiyomizu-dera and Yasaka Shrine.

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<hall>Chef's special premium course (dinner)

28,900 Yen

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<private room> Chef's special classic course

24,200 Yen

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<hall>Chef's special classic course (dinner)

23,100 Yen

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<private room> Chef's special premium course

30,300 Yen

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Venue details

Name	Mokubei
Address	570-120, Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-120 Google Maps
Access by public transportation	5 minutes walk from Keihan Main Line 「Gion-Shijo」 Station 7 minutes walk from Hankyu Line 「 Kawaramachi」 Station
What's included	1. Package fee 2. Service charge 3. Japanese consumption tax 4. Reservation fee
What's not included	1. Additional charges outside the set menu 2. Other unlisted fees
Booking notes	1. Minors above 12 years old must order the adult set menu. Please take note of this. 2. Guests in the same group are required to book the same set menu. 3. The set menu contents and images are for reference only. Dishes may be subject to change; please take note of this. 4. Please select a valid reservation time. To improve the success rate of your booking, we recommend keeping a few backup dates in mind. 5. Please provide a specific and reachable contact method (an email address or a working phone number). 6. Please state the actual number of guests attending, and (if applicable) be sure to note the age of any minors in the group. 7. If applicable, please inform customer service in advance of any dietary restrictions, food allergies (including alcohol), or ingredients you cannot accept. Customer service will notify the restaurant in advance to arrange for ingredient substitutions. 8. Some restaurants have dress code requirements; please dress appropriately for your meal. 9. Please arrive at the reservation location on time. If you are more than 15 minutes late, your reservation may be cancelled.
Cancellation policy	If you cancel your reservation within 5 days before the meal, 100% of the meal fee will be charged.

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