Kako Okamoto serves kaiseki with sake pairing in Higashiyama, with Michelin one-star recognition in 2024 and 2026.
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- Address
- 470-4 Tokiwacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0874, Japan
- Phone
- +81 75-551-1055
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Michelin one star in 2024 and 2026
Michelin awarded Kako Okamoto one star in 2024 and again in 2026. That sustained recognition suits diners choosing a formal Kyoto dinner with a leisurely pace.
Kaiseki, sake and chef’s counter
Kaiseki with sake pairing frames the Japanese cooking here, and sake is the drink focus. Quiet chef’s-counter seating makes the restaurant a fit for conversation-led dinner plans.
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| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kako Okamoto | Kaiseki with Sake Pairing | $$$ | Higashiyama |
| Kentan Horibe | Traditional Kyoto Kaiseki | $$$$ | Nakagyō |
| Tenjaku | Kyoto-style Kaiseki with Tempura | $$$$ | Kamigyō |
| Nishijin Fujiyoshi | Kaiseki | $$$ | Kamigyō |
| Oryori Mashita | Traditional Kyoto Kaiseki | $$$ | Higashiyama |
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Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Michelin 1 Star
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At a Glance
- Intimate
- Elegant
- Sophisticated
- Low Profile Address
- Special Occasion
- Date Night
- Chefs Counter
- Sake Program
Current opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Wednesday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Thursday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Friday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5:30–10 PM
- Sunday
- 5:30–10 PM
Hours can change for holidays and private events. Last verified .
Serene and refined counter seating with a focus on intimate, unhurried interactions and the chef's craftsmanship.