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Kaiseki & ryotei — Kyoto

Sokkon Fujimoto

A kappo restaurant in central Kyoto, promoted to one star in the Michelin Guide Kyoto Osaka 2026. The chef practices tea ceremony, flower arrangement and calligraphy as disciplines of self-cultivation; "sokkon", a Zen phrase about valuing the present moment, guides the cooking, the spare setting and the service.

Sokkon Fujimoto's long pale-wood counter opening onto a small garden© Sokkon Fujimoto · Reproduite avec l'accord de l'établissement

即今 藤本

City
Kyoto
District
Nakagyo (Kawaramachi)
Cuisine
Kaiseki & ryotei
Distinction
One Michelin Star 2026 (promoted)
Seated capacity
9 pax
Private hire
Yes
Indicative budget
Omakase: ¥34,500 per person (tax and 5% service included, drinks extra).
Address
580-1 Matsumoto-cho, Gokomachi-dori Ebisugawa-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0982
Access
10 minutes on foot from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae station (Tozai subway).

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Corporate use

A counter table for a small executive committee, in the spirit of a strategic retreat in Kyoto. For larger groups we spread guests across several restaurants of the same level in Kawaramachi and Gion.

Private rooms & private hire

No private room: a counter facing the kitchen, which can be booked exclusively for 8 to 9 guests.

The menu

A single omakase of 11 to 12 seasonal dishes, conceived like a tea-ceremony meal: carefully built dashi, finely arranged hassun, produce from across Japan. Sake and wines chosen to match the menu.

Frequently asked questions

Can we book the whole counter?

Yes, an exclusive booking is possible for 8 to 9 people: ideal for an executive committee.

What are the hours?

Lunch 12:00–14:30, dinner 18:00–21:00; closed on Wednesdays.

What about a larger group?

We spread guests across several counters of the same level in the area, a few minutes apart.

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Hotels nearby

Main entrance of the hotel, its façade lit in blue at dusk
MICEConference

Hotel Okura Kyoto

Kawaramachi

A 321-room grand hotel in central Kyoto (Kawaramachi-Oike), connected to the subway. Its 1,227 m² main hall seats up to 1,500 theater-style, supported by a dozen banquet spaces: one of downtown's most complete convention tools.

Rooms
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Meeting rooms
13
Max. capacity
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Cross Hotel Kyoto

Kawaramachi

A 301-room hotel opened in 2019 at the Kawaramachi-Sanjo crossroads, between Pontocho, Nishiki Market and the Kamo River. Contemporary design, a lively lounge and restaurant: an energetic base for a younger group or an urban incentive.

Rooms
301
Meeting rooms
—
Max. capacity
—

Indicative budget · €€

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A few details are enough for a first proposal. A dedicated project manager replies within 48 business hours.