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Kyoto Pontocho Idumoya
Enjoy the Seasonal Scenery Along the Kamo-gawa River
This long-established Japanese restaurant is located in an alley in Pontocho, Kyoto. Its tasteful appearance blends in with the historic streetscape, further enhancing the atmosphere of its customers. Taking advantage of its location along the Kamo-gawa River, the restaurant offers a riverside terrace from May to September, allowing customers to enjoy their meal while feeling the cool breeze. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Japanese dishes, including eel dishes, which have been on offer since the restaurant's founding, as well as Kyoto kaiseki and sukiyaki. The restaurant is renowned for its delicate flavors that make the most of the ingredients' natural taste. In addition to tatami rooms, the restaurant also has private rooms with table seating, making it suitable for a wide range of occasions, including entertaining, business meetings, and family meals. It is also close to Shijo Kawaramachi and Gion, making it an easy place to stop by in between sightseeing.
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Kyoto Saryo Tesshin
Blissful Soba Served in a Gorgeous Space
"Saryo Tesshin," a new venture of the popular Miyazaki soba restaurant "Soba-ya Tesshin," has opened in Kyoto City. Located in a renovated Kyoto townhouse over 100 years old, which is also the family home of the proprietress, the restaurant offers a refined atmosphere where you can enjoy specialties like "Supreme Kyoto Duck Nanban" and traditional Japanese sweets such as financiers.
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Kyoto Honkaku Sumibiyaki Unagi En Kyoto Sanjo
Mastering the Art of Eel — A Tradition Passed Down with Pride
Located just a 1-minute walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway, this authentic charcoal-grilled eel restaurant offers a truly memorable dining experience. Fresh eel is prepared each morning and grilled slowly over binchotan charcoal using a traditional method—high heat from a distance—to achieve a unique texture: crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside. Paired with the restaurant’s secret sauce, it delivers a flavor that stands out. The eel is served over “Mizukagami rice,” a premium variety of Omi rice selected for its soft texture and subtle sweetness, perfectly complementing the dish.Menu highlights include “Sumibiyaki Shirakaba Jyu” (white-grilled eel over rice), “Sumibiyaki Unagi Nishiki Jyu” (charcoal-grilled eel with savory rolled omelet), and “Omi Beef Jyu” (rice bowl topped with premium Omi beef)—a great option for guests who prefer beef, making it easy to dine together with varying tastes. Reservations are recommended during peak hours.
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Kyoto Kyo Udon Ishin
Handcrafted Udon With a Light, Delicate Bonito Broth
"Kyo Udon Ishin" is a new udon restaurant that opened on January 1st, 2025. They use ingredients from Kyoto as much as possible, and offer a bowl of udon with the elegance and rich flavor of carefully prepared dashi. The noodles, developed in collaboration with a Kyoto-based factory, strike the perfect balance between chewiness and firmness. The harmony between the noodles and dashi, topped with freshly shaved bonito flakes, is exceptional. Their menu offers a great selection of hot and refreshing chilled dishes, including "Niku Udon (with sweet-simmered beef)" and "Kitsune Udon (with sweet simmered fried tofu) " as well as "Bukkake Udon (cold udon with soy-based sauce poured over)" and "Zaru Udon (Chilled udon with dipping sauce)" Enjoy Kyoto udon at your leisure in a restaurant that exudes the warmth of wood.
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Kyoto Gion Kyokurara Gion
Delight in Traditional "Kyoto Namafu" Sweets
A takeout specialty shop for Kyoto-style "nama-fu (a traditional Japanese food made from wheat gluten)" located about a seven-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway Gion-Shijo Station. Creative nama-fu sweets present a new interpretation of the traditional wheat-gluten delicacy, ranging from classic varieties with dengaku miso, chunky red bean paste, and smooth red bean paste to distinctive options such as "Bacon Roll," "Fried Bubu Arare," and "Shibazuke Pickles." The signature chewy texture reflects a longstanding Kyoto culinary tradition, while the charming presentation attracts attention in photos. The menu also includes fried chicken, gelato, and "Aburi-fu" grilled with a house miso glaze, along with beverages such as amazake, ramune, and Kyoto beer. Located near Yasaka Shrine, the shop is ideal for casual food walks during sightseeing and for takeaway souvenirs.
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Kyoto Tsubameya
Exceptional Soba Served with Seasonal Tempura
Located just a 3-minute walk from Uji Station on the Keihan Electric Railway, Tsubameya is a soba restaurant known for its authentic tempura made with fresh, local ingredients from the Yamashiro area. The menu also features cha soba made with Uji matcha, offering a uniquely local flavor. The restaurant uses carefully selected buckwheat flour, primarily sourced from Kyoto Prefecture and blended with flour from neighboring Shiga, to craft its exquisite soba.
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Kyoto MIYAKO, Omi beef Sukiyaki Shabushabu
Experience Certified Omi Beef in a Refined Dining Setting
Serving "certified Omi beef" selected from the finest Japanese black cattle raised in the rich natural environment of Shiga Prefecture. The signature dish, "Omi beef sukiyaki", is simmered by pouring broth over fluffy cotton candy, creating a dramatic presentation that captivates the moment it arrives at the table. The menu also features a variety of refined a la carte dishes, including traditional offerings such as "Kumiage Yuba" (fresh soymilk skin) and "Namafu Dengaku" (grilled wheat gluten with sweet miso), as well as "Aburi Toroniku Sushi" (seared fatty beef sushi), made with high-quality triangular belly cuts known as the "king of roses", paired with premium rice from "Hachidaime Gihee". An English menu is available, making it an inviting destination for international guests.
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Kyoto SUGiTORA Kyoto Tower Sando
Baked Sweets Crafted by a Globally Celebrated Chef
This baked sweets specialty shop is led by an owner-chef who won a silver medal at an international pastry competition as Japan's representative. The "SUGiTORA Butter Sandwich Tin," made with the chef's skilled techniques, is available exclusively at the Kyoto Tower Sando store.
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Kyoto Sushi Fukagawa
The Traditions of Edo-Style and Kyoto Sushi Together
Driven by a commitment to preserving valuable prewar culinary traditions, the owner studied sushi and now presents individual pieces rooted in both Edomae and Kyoto-style techniques. The meticulously crafted course consists entirely of sushi, served amid celebrated Japanese craftsmanship, including a lacquered counter created by a Kyoto Buddhist sculptor.
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Kyoto Kyoto Sake Cafe Tomiya
A Sake Cafe Run by a Long-Established Store That Sells Local Kyoto Sake
"Kyoto Sake Cafe Tomiya" is located within the "Arashiyama Station Hannari-Hokkori Square", approximately a one-minute walk from Keifuku Electric Railroad Arashiyama Station. It is a sake cafe run by "Tomiya Shoten", a long-established store founded in 1932 that mainly sells local Kyoto sake. All the sake they sell is carefully selected local Kyoto sake. They also insist on using Kyoto-produced alcohol such as draft beer, whiskey, and gin, so you can enjoy Kyoto sake to the fullest. We recommend "12 Kinds of Sake Tasting", which is irresistible for alcohol lovers. You can compare three types of sake from each of four breweries. If you like the sake, you can purchase it on the spot.
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Kyoto Wagyu Yakiniku Toku
Yakiniku Restaurant Delivering the Deliciousness of Wagyu Beef From Kyoto
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Kyoto Tokiyo
Restaurant Offering Nostalgic Flavors with a Wide Drink Selection
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Kyoto Wagyu Ichizoku
Indulge in A Luxurious Experience with A5-Grade Kuroge Wagyu Beef
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Kyoto Fugu/Crab/Hamo Kizuki
Savor the Finest Flavors at a Destination of True Quality
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Kyoto Kakisue Hinoki
Enjoy Seasonal Oyster Dishes in a Traditional and Elegant Japanese Space
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Kyoto Gion Sekiya
Discreet Japanese Restaurant Inviting Repeat Visits
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Kyoto Ray Cafe
A Comforting Spot Filled with the Owner’s Gentle Spirit
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Kyoto Kyo Unawa Flagship Restaurant Kiyomizu Hanare
Discover Kyoto’s Landmarks and Savour Premium Grilled Eel
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Kyoto Niku Senka Hafu Main Branch
An Intimate Western Dining Spot with Authentic Steaks
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Kyoto Sicilian Cuisine Licata
Authentic Sicilian Dining in the Heart of Kyoto
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Kyoto Japanese Bar: SHUKURA
A Bar with a Curated Selection of Japanese Sake
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Kyoto mixology bar Smooth
Creative Cocktails with a Fresh Twist
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Kyoto Onseki Sakontaro – Traditional Kaiseki Dining Main Restaurant
Creative Kaiseki Dining Engaging All Five Senses
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Kyoto Roji Usagi
A Townhouse Cafe in Miyagawacho, Kyoto's Entertainment District, Located in an Alley
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Kyoto Niku Senka Hafu Shogoin
A Cozy Western Restaurant Perfect for Enjoying Delicious Meat Dishes
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