Release rule

When does Chihana open reservations?

千花 · Gion, Kyoto · Kappō

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone 10:00–21:00. Bookings open on the 1st of the month two months before your date and close two days before. Some seats also sold on Pocket Concierge.

Phone line: ☎ 10:00–21:00 except Tuesdays (075-561-2741)
What to expect: Official example: for 15 August, book between 1 June and 13 August. Pocket Concierge shows a subset of seats online

Next release days

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

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How do I book Chihana from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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