Itamaekappou Chihana

279-8 North Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto·From ¥ 5,500

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In Gion, kaiseki that reads like a poem—one perfect bite at a time.

Founded in 1946, Itamae Kappo Chihana is a quiet legend tucked into Gion, near Hanamikoji. Here, “itamae” isn’t just a title—the chef works at the counter, choosing ingredients, shaping the menu, and carving each piece with practiced precision. The kaiseki courses arrive small and immaculate, more like a sequence of haiku than a banquet, built around the freshest seasonal finds. It’s easy to imagine why writers like Yasunari Kawabata and Yukio Mishima were said to have fallen for its restrained beauty. Drop in after a stroll toward Kiyomizu-dera and let Kyoto’s elegance unfold, dish by dish.

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Packages

Special Kaiseki lunch ( starting from 2 persons)

A special menu created by the head chef, subject to change depending on the season and ingredient availability.

8,900 Yen

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private room fee

1. A leading expert in counter-style kappo cuisine
2. Carefully selected seasonal premium ingredients
3. Counter seating only

5,500 Yen

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Premium Kaiseki cuisine course

A special menu created by the head chef, subject to change depending on the season and ingredient availability.

22,000 Yen

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Deluxe Kaiseki cuisine course

A special menu created by the head chef, subject to change depending on the season and ingredient availability.

33,000 Yen

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Classic Kaiseki cuisine dinner

15,400 Yen

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Super deluxe Kaiseki cuisine dinner

38,500 Yen

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Venue details

Name	Itamaekappou Chihana
Address	279-8 North Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 京都府東山区祇園町北側２７９−８ Google Maps
Access by public transportation	Hankyu Railway [Kawaramachi Station] 1A exit 10-minute walk
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 4 days before the meal, 100% of the meal fee will be charged.

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