Yamaji Yosuke

Restaurant Details

After spending 11 years in France, Yamaji Yosuke has come to consider the country his second home. He graduated from the competitive Institut Paul Bocuse, and his time in Paris created lasting memories of global cuisine, reverberations of which can still be felt in the dishes served at his namesake.

Located in the Gion district of Kyoto, Yamaji Yosuke’s Michelin-recognized restaurant is positioned at the apex of tourism and tradition. Years spent training under such household names as Alaine Ducasse and Joel Robuchon are evident in the passionate way each dish takes shape under Yamaji Yosuke’s powerful direction. He’s able to localize French cuisine with Kyoto ingredients; bamboo shoots are sliced and turned into ratatouille; yuzu, herbs and red chili pepper grown by his mother become granite.

Yamaji Yosuke’s menu will change every one or two months, but one of his mainstays is the bigfin reef squid carbonara, a signature he created with another chef in Paris. Chef Yamaji also works closely with his sommelier to choose French wines that surprise guests with their reasonable prices and thoughtful selection.

Despite its distinctive pedigree, Yamaji Yosuke’s self-appelated restaurant continues to serve guests with an understanding of value and sense. He is upfront about his passion and believes meals must be a win-win for diners and restaurants.

Michelin Guide accolades:

2024 - Michelin Selected

Yamaji Yosuke Access Info

• Yamaji Yosuke is a 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station or a 13-minute walk from Higashiyama Station.

Yamaji Yosuke Phone Number

Yamaji Yosuke Business Days

Yamaji Yosuke Address

570-151 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074

Yamaji Yosuke Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.