草喰 なかひがし
Sojiki Nakahigashi
One of Kyoto’s most revered kaiseki experiences, Sojiki Nakahigashi offers a tranquil journey through the seasons with every dish, served in a minimalist setting near Ginkaku-ji.
Dining
Kaiseki, Seasonal Ingredients, Michelin Star, Counterside Dining, Farm-to-Table
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Sojiki Nakahigashi, helmed by renowned chef Hisao Nakahigashi, is a culinary homage to Kyoto’s natural bounty. This Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant is nestled in the quiet hills of Jodoji, not far from the Philosopher's Path, and delivers a deeply personal expression of sōjiki—the art of eating grasses—through foraged herbs, river fish, and mountain vegetables. The intimate, counter-style dining space accommodates only a few guests per seating, creating a serene encounter with Kyoto's terroir and the chef's philosophy. Each multi-course meal is shaped by the day's harvest, and Chef Nakahigashi often presents dishes himself, describing their origins with gentle reverence. With its uncompromising attention to seasonality and its quiet spiritual undertones, this is more than a meal—it is a poetic meditation on nature’s fleeting beauty.
Facilities & Services
Set-course dining
Seasonal ingredients
Reservations required
Intimate setting
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