A lantern-lit lane of wooden houses in Kyoto with a pagoda at the end

Dining

Eat and drink

Shirakawa Counter.

Aurelle Gion · Dining

Dining

Where to eat at Gion

Our chef trained for twelve years in Kyoto kitchens before opening the counter. Tell us about any allergies when you book and the menu will be changed for you.

A plated dish being served at a candlelit table

Kaiseki

Shirakawa Counter

Eight seats at a hinoki counter facing our chef. Nine courses that follow the season, from bamboo shoots in spring to matsutake in autumn.

8 seats
Included in your stay
Sea bream sashimiSimmered seasonal vegetablesCharcoal-grilled wagyu
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Our chef trained for twelve years in Kyoto kitchens before opening the counter. Tell us about any allergies when you book and the menu will be changed for you.

This season

Autumn in Kyoto, with a tea ceremony

Stay two nights in November and we add a private tea ceremony in our tea room and an early visit to a temple garden. 2 nights minimum.

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