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Shimogamo Saryo

下鴨茶寮

Shimogamo Saryo is a Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, located at 62 Shimogamo Miyakawachō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-0801. It holds a Google rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 512 reviews. Part of the American Express Platinum Dining Credit programme.

Shimogamo Saryo — Kaiseki 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 4.4 out of 5 from 512 reviews.

I had a wonderful lunch experience at Shimogamo Saryo. This historic restaurant offers an authentic atmosphere that truly captures the elegance of ...

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM

Shimogamo Saryo — FAQ

Is Shimogamo Saryo part of Amex dining?

Yes — Shimogamo Saryo 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 Shimogamo Saryo 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 Shimogamo Saryo?

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 Shimogamo Saryo?

Shimogamo Saryo is a Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan, rated 4.4/5 on Google. It takes part in Amex dining, so cardholders can use their dining benefit when they eat here.

How is Shimogamo Saryo rated?

Shimogamo Saryo holds 4.4 out of 5 on Google from 512 reviews. It is a Kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto, Japan on the Amex dining list.

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