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Gion Nishimura

祇園 にしむら

Gion Nishimura is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, located at 570-160 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074. It holds a Google rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 74 reviews. Part of the American Express Platinum Dining Credit programme.

Gion Nishimura — Japanese restaurant in Kyoto

Amex dining programmes

  • Platinum Global Dining Credit, through Pocket Concierge only: book the table on Pocket Concierge and prepay it there with your Platinum Card — paying the restaurant directly does not count

Eligibility depends on your card and the market that issued it — see programme details.

Google reviews

Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 74 reviews.

Probably the best meal we had on our entire trip to Japan. Super traditional Kaiseki served in a beautiful setting. Food was absolutely phenomena...

Opening hours

  • Monday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Gion Nishimura — FAQ

Is Gion Nishimura part of Amex dining?

Yes — Gion Nishimura takes part in the Amex Platinum Dining Credit programme. In Japan the Global Dining Credit applies only to prepaid reservations made through Pocket Concierge, American Express's own booking service: to use it at Gion Nishimura in Kyoto, Japan, book the table on Pocket Concierge and prepay it there with your Platinum Card — paying the restaurant directly does not count.

Can I use my Amex Platinum dining credit at Gion Nishimura?

Yes, if you book through Pocket Concierge. In Japan the Global Dining Credit applies only to prepaid reservations made through Pocket Concierge, American Express's own booking service, so book the table on Pocket Concierge and prepay it there with your Platinum Card — paying the restaurant directly does not count. Your annual credit is set by the market that issued your Platinum card — for example £400/yr in the UK or A$400/yr in Australia — not by where you dine. A US-issued Platinum Card is the exception: it has no Global Dining Credit.

What type of restaurant is Gion Nishimura?

Gion Nishimura is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, rated 4.6/5 on Google. It takes part in Amex dining, so cardholders can use their dining benefit when they eat here.

How is Gion Nishimura rated?

Gion Nishimura holds 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 74 reviews. It is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan on the Amex dining list.

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