Gion Kawakami

Gion Kawakami is a Japanese restaurant in a back alley off Hanamikoji Street in Gion, Kyoto, serving kaiseki that uses seasonal ingredients. Each course, such as hamo shabu-shabu with plum and wasabi, seasonal hoe, and hamo rice, is presented with different dishes and garnishes. The course takes about two hours, and the private rooms and hinoki counter let diners watch the chef work up close. English guidance is limited, so it is difficult to hear full explanations of the food.