
Kyoto
Founded about 45 years ago in Osaka, "Guenpin Kyoto Gion" is a specialty restaurant dedicated to Japanese tiger pufferfish. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station and 11 minutes from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, it stands near Yasaka Shrine with a luxurious white exterior as its landmark. Through unique techniques, the restaurant ensures that farmed Japanese tiger pufferfish achieve the same quality as wild-caught ones, offering a wide variety of exceptionally fresh dishes year-round. The menu ranges from casual à la carte selections to luxurious courses featuring carefully chosen wild Japanese tiger pufferfish delivered directly from Shimonoseki, the pufferfish capital. From April to October, seasonal eel dishes are also available, adding to the dining experience.
Many people travel in search of seasonal seafood that can only be enjoyed at specific times and places, such as spiny lobster, pufferfish, grouper, and monkfish. If you want to savor top-quality seafood in a relaxed atmosphere, a traditional Japanese restaurant is the perfect choice. You’ll feel fulfilled as you indulge in the dishes prepared by chefs who are experts in local ingredients. Staying at a gourmet ryokan allows you to enjoy a luxurious experience, falling asleep right after a sumptuous meal.
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鞍馬口 寿星
Located just a 1-minute walk from Kuramaguchi Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway and within walking distance of the Kyoto Imperial Palace, this hidden gem of a kappo restaurant is known for its seared anago (conger eel) and seasonal obanzai dishes. The menu features fresh, seasonal seafood sourced from across Japan, melt-in-your-mouth simmered anago, oden prepared with a deeply refined dashi broth, and skewered tempura made with seasonal ingredients. With carefully selected Kyoto vegetables and premium seafood from nearby waters, each dish is prepared with expert knife skills and a deep respect for dashi. The result is a gentle, harmonious flavor that enhances the aroma and natural taste of each ingredient.
玄品 京都祇園
Founded about 45 years ago in Osaka, "Guenpin Kyoto Gion" is a specialty restaurant dedicated to Japanese tiger pufferfish. Conveniently located just a 10-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station and 11 minutes from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, it stands near Yasaka Shrine with a luxurious white exterior as its landmark. Through unique techniques, the restaurant ensures that farmed Japanese tiger pufferfish achieve the same quality as wild-caught ones, offering a wide variety of exceptionally fresh dishes year-round. The menu ranges from casual à la carte selections to luxurious courses featuring carefully chosen wild Japanese tiger pufferfish delivered directly from Shimonoseki, the pufferfish capital. From April to October, seasonal eel dishes are also available, adding to the dining experience.