Release rule

When does Gion Sasaki open reservations?

祇園 さゝ木 · Gion, Kyoto · Kaiseki

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone only. The line opens at 10:00 JST on the first business day of each month and releases every seat through the end of the month two months ahead.

Phone line: ☎ 10:00 on release day (075-551-0000); if the 1st is a closed day the next business day becomes release day
What to expect: Reports describe 4–5 hours of redialing on release day; seats through the end of the month two months ahead go in one sitting

Next release days

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

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How do I book Gion Sasaki 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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