Release rule

When does Gion Maruyama open reservations?

祇園 丸山 · Gion, Kyoto · Kaiseki

How to book

PlatformTableCheck

TableCheck online or phone, no release day. Two houses (Gion and Kenninji) share one line, so a date is usually available with a few weeks' notice.

What to expect: Official site: ご予約はオンライン、お電話にて — TableCheck plus Ikyu/Hot Pepper. Closed Wed and 1st/3rd Thu (the Kenninji branch closes Tue and 2nd/4th Mon). Cancellation 50% at 4 days, 100% at 2 days; no shorts or bare feet.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

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

How do I book Gion Maruyama 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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