A renowned kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto that blends tradition with innovation.
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Kichisen is a highly regarded kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto’s Shimogamo area, led by chef Yoshimi Tanigawa. The restaurant is known for its rigorous attention to seasonality, structure, and balance, with menus that follow the classical kaiseki progression while allowing subtle refinement rather than reinterpretation. Presentation is precise yet understated, keeping the focus on ingredients, timing, and temperature. Awarded three Michelin stars, Kichisen offers a quiet, formal dining experience best suited to diners seeking an uncompromising expression of Kyoto’s traditional culinary discipline.
Facilities & Services
- Private Dining Rooms
- Reservations Required
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