Ryō-shō
凌霄 Ryō-shō
Ryō-shō is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, located at 570-166 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074. It holds a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 84 reviews. Part of the American Express Platinum Dining Credit programme.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Location: Kyoto, Japan
- Hotel: in Imperial Hotel, Kyoto (Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts)
- Address: 570-166 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074
- Price: $$$$
- Phone: 075-541-3557
- Reservations: Reserve on Pocket Concierge
- Website: http://www.ryo-sho.jp/
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 4.8 out of 5 from 84 reviews.
Had such a wonderful kaiseki experience at Ryosho. Thank you so much to the chef and staff for making it a memorable birthday. Each dish was expert...
Opening hours
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Friday: 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Saturday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Inside Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Amex Fine Hotels + Resorts. 9 Amex dining restaurants in the hotel and 32 more within a 20-minute walk. See all 41 at and near Imperial Hotel, Kyoto
Nearby restaurants with Amex Dining deals
- Gion Kurashita — Kaiseki · 4★ · 1 min walk · Platinum
- Gion Maruyama — Japanese · 4.5★ · 1 min walk · Platinum
- Gion Nishimura — Japanese · 4.6★ · 1 min walk · Platinum
- Nikunotakumi Miyoshi — Wagyu · 4.1★ · 1 min walk · Platinum
Walking times are estimates from the map.
Ryō-shō — FAQ
Is Ryō-shō part of Amex dining?
Yes — Ryō-shō 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 Ryō-shō 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 Ryō-shō?
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 Ryō-shō?
Ryō-shō is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, rated 4.8/5 on Google. It takes part in Amex dining, so cardholders can use their dining benefit when they eat here.
How is Ryō-shō rated?
Ryō-shō holds 4.8 out of 5 on Google from 84 reviews. It is a Japanese restaurant in Kyoto, Japan on the Amex dining list.