YASAKA
Higashiyama, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Book YASAKA if you want an easier Gion option with a convenient Kyoto address, not a high-stakes destination meal. For a bigger special-occasion dinner, compare it with Gion Matayoshi or Gion Sushi Tadayasu; for a lighter, lower-cost stop nearby, Kagizen Yoshifusa Shijou honten is the sharper alternative.
About YASAKA
YASAKA is a venue in Kyoto. Before planning around it, confirm practical details such as its address, neighborhood, cuisine, menu, service style, pricing, hours, awards, and reservation process.
Use it as a Kyoto option, not a fully defined plan
The safest way to evaluate YASAKA is as one possible Kyoto venue while confirming the practical details directly before you go. Do not build a plan around a specific dish, course structure, price point, award profile, or service style unless those details are current.
If you are comparing other venues, you can also look at Gion Matayoshi, Gion Sushi Tadayasu, Kagizen Yoshifusa Shijou honten, Riki Chan Gion ten, or SUI Fine Dining Restaurant. Treat those as comparison points rather than evidence of what YASAKA itself offers.
Where it fits in a second Kyoto itinerary
For a Kyoto itinerary, YASAKA can remain on the shortlist if you are willing to check the essentials directly: current location details, opening schedule, booking process, menu, dietary accommodations, and price. Build the rest of the trip from our full Kyoto restaurants guide, then use our full Kyoto hotels guide, our full Kyoto bars guide, and our full Kyoto experiences guide to decide how it fits with the rest of your plans.
Planning details
- Location
- 570-289, Gionmachi-Minamigawa, 605-0074, Kyoto, Japan (Main Building, 2F)
- Website
- imperialhotel.co.jp/en/kyoto/restaurant/yasaka/menu
- Phone
- +81-75-531-0111
Venue details
Ambiance
Refined and upscale, with a contemporary luxury-hotel atmosphere suited to a special-occasion dinner.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Small
- Kitchen
- Fusion
- Menu Format
- Counter dining, A la carte
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 570-289, Gionmachi-Minamigawa, 605-0074, Kyoto, Japan (Main Building, 2F)
Planning details
Location
570-289, Gionmachi-Minamigawa, 605-0074, Kyoto, Japan (Main Building, 2F) · Directions
Also consider
Also Consider
- SUI Fine Dining Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Gion Sushi Tadayasu, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999, JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
- Riki Chan Gion ten, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
- Kagizen Yoshifusa Shijou honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Gion Matayoshi, Japanese, ¥¥¥¥
Restaurant context
How YASAKA compares in Gion
YASAKA is the practical choice if the priority is an easier Gion booking and a central address. Gion Sushi Tadayasu is the stronger pick for diners who specifically want sushi and are comfortable with a higher spend, with listed ranges from JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 and JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999. Riki Chan Gion ten sits in a clearer mid-high price lane at JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999, so use it when budget framing matters more than neighborhood convenience alone.
For a more formal Japanese meal, Gion Matayoshi is the cleaner special-occasion comparison, especially if the group wants a more defined Japanese dining identity. SUI Fine Dining Restaurant is the peer to check when the brief is fine dining rather than a flexible Gion meal.
If value is the main concern, Kagizen Yoshifusa Shijou honten is the obvious lower-cost alternative at JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999. It is not a like-for-like dinner replacement, but it is the better move for a lighter Kyoto stop when a full restaurant booking feels unnecessary.
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Compare YASAKA
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YASAKA | Kyoto | , | , | No published awards |
| SUI Fine Dining Restaurant | Kyoto | , | , | No published awards |
| Gion Sushi Tadayasu | Kyoto | , | JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999 JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 | Tabelog 100 - Sushi - WEST - 2025 · #1 |
| Riki Chan Gion ten | Kyoto | , | JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999 | Tabelog 100 - Yakiniku - WEST - 2025 · #83 |
| Kagizen Yoshifusa Shijou honten | Kyoto | , | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Tabelog 100 - Japanese traditional sweets / Japanese sweets cafe - WEST - 2023 · #86 |
| Gion Matayoshi | Kyoto | Japanese | ¥¥¥¥ | 2026 Tabelog Bronze · #262Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026Tabelog 100 - Japanese cuisine - WEST - 2025 · #552025 Tabelog Bronze2025 Michelin 2 Stars2024 Michelin 2 Stars |
How YASAKA Kyoto compares with similar nearby venues.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to YASAKA?
Other venues to compare include Gion Sushi Tadayasu, Gion Matayoshi, SUI Fine Dining Restaurant, Kagizen Yoshifusa Shijou honten, and Riki Chan Gion ten.
