Gion Owatari

祇園　大渡

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From the chef

Acquiring the fundamentals at a famous Osaka restaurant, then aiming for independence in his wife's hometown of Kyoto.

Born in 1975 in Fukuoka, he was enthralled by the culinary world, and went on to Tsujigakuen Japanese Culinary College after graduating from high school. Building up experience at famed Osaka restaurants like Kisetsu Ryori Tsumura, he decided to start independently at 34. While searching Kyoto, the home of his wife's family, for a location, he came across an old private home, and it was there that he opened Gion Owatari. In 2012, he earned a Michelin star.

大渡　真人OOWATARI MAHITO

The Chef's Restaurant Recommendation

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The Reasons Why I Recommend.

A French restaurant 【Gion MAVO】 which is quietly located 10 minutes on foot from Keihan Main Line Gion Shijo Station where tea pairing is famous. It seems that you add berry essence to hojicha and taste like a cocktail, and you can enjoy it even if you can not drink alcohol. I often use for lunch, but I am always impressed with delicate and colorful dishes and pairing tea.

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The Reasons Why I Recommend.

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The Reasons Why I Recommend.

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Gion Owatari

祇園　大渡

Gion, Kawaramachi/Kiyamachi/Pontocho (Downtown Kyoto), Kyoto

Japanese / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes) , Japanese / Kyoto Cuisine

Japanese / Kaiseki (course menu)

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075-551-5252 (+81-75-551-5252)

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location_onAccess: Keihan Main Line, 10 minutes from Gion-Shijo Station (if you're coming by car, it's very close to the Higashiyama-Yasui traffic light)