Release rule

When does Gion Karyo open reservations?

祇園迦陵 · Gion, Kyoto · Kaiseki

How to book

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Open booking on TableCheck or Tabelog until the day before (no same-day). No release day; reserve two to three weeks ahead in cherry-blossom and foliage seasons.

What to expect: 38 seats (14 counter) opposite Gion Kobu Kaburenjo; a TripAdvisor favourite for first-time kaiseki, so spring and autumn weekends need a few weeks' lead.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

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

How do I book Gion Karyo 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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Rules are verified against official notices and platform listings and re-checked monthly. Houses change their systems without warning; treat the calendar as a planning tool and let us confirm the specifics for your dates.

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