Sangencha

347-96, Gionmachikitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto·From ¥ 15,900

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A 14-seat Gion counter where Kyoto kaiseki performs

Wander the lanes of Gion and you’ll feel it—the quiet pull of Kyoto’s old dining culture. Yamagentea (山玄茶) is a Michelin one-star kaiseki tucked into a traditional townhouse in Higashiyama. With only 14 seats, the best place is the first-floor counter, where you sit face-to-face with the chef and watch each course come to life. Dishes arrive like a well-rehearsed performance: seasonal flavors, delicate plating, and a rhythm that builds and turns like a story. It’s an easy walk from Gion-Shijo Station, but tables are famously hard to secure—plan ahead and savor the show.

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Packages

Kaiseki cuisine lunch

9-course premium kaiseki cuisine: Japanese appetizer, soup, sashimi, seasonal grilled dish, assorted Japanese small dishes, seasonal fish dish, Japanese noodle dish, main course, fruit dessert

15,900 Yen

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Special Kaiseki cuisine dinner

9-course premium kaiseki meal: Japanese appetizer, soup dish, seasonal sashimi, sushi dish, seasonal grilled item, assorted Japanese small dishes, seasonal fish dish, seasonal main dish, staple dish

31,700 Yen

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Venue details

Name	Sangencha
Address	347-96, Gionmachikitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側347-96 Google Maps
Access by public transportation	411 meters from Gion-Shijo station. 12-minute walk from Gion-Shijo 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 7 days before the meal, 100% of the meal fee will be charged.

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