experience2h 30measyPrivate
Pontochō, Kyoto

Private Kaiseki Counter Dinner with the Chef

A reserved counter at an intimate kaiseki house, the seasonal menu unfolding under the chef’s own hands.

About this experience

A counter seat at one of Kyoto’s most coveted kaiseki houses is held for your party, placing you directly across the hinoki wood from the chef.

Course by course the seasonal menu unfolds — sashimi cut to order, a grilled fish over binchōtan, a clear suimono broth — each dish explained as it is plated, paired with junmai sake and rare teas chosen for the night. Few experiences sit closer to the soul of Kyoto cuisine.

What's included
  • Reserved counter seating
  • Multi-course kaiseki menu
  • Sake & tea pairings
  • Chef’s commentary & interpreter
Not included
  • Hotel transfer
  • Additional drinks
  • Gratuities
What to bring
  • Smart-casual attire
  • An appetite
Meeting point
Pontochō kaiseki house
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