In November, a special opening of Kyoto's non-public cultural properties is being held until next Sunday. Today, I decided to visit the sub-temples of Kennin-ji and Myoho-in in the Higashiyama area. Right next to Kennin-ji, there is one of Kyoto's five flower districts, Miyagawa-cho. Passing through the back of the dance practice hall, you will find a quaint alley lined with tea houses. It may be difficult to find this place unless you come specifically for it. Upon entering the shop, a staff member in traditional Japanese attire greeted me warmly at the entrance. I was then guided to a table on the 2nd floor and my coat was taken care of. A warm towel was handed to me with a smile, and I was impressed by the hospitality, reminiscent of a traditional Japanese inn. Although I briefly considered ordering sake with my reserved lunch special chirashi sushi set (3,024 yen), I managed to resist the temptation, considering my visit to the temple afterwards. After a while, the meal arrived beautifully arranged on a tray. From top to bottom, there was sesame tofu with black honey, sea bream from Akashi, sweet shrimp, sea urchin and salmon roe from Hokkaido, yellowtail, wild yellowtail, marlin, and various Kyoto pickles. In the foreground, there were tempura of shiitake mushrooms and moroko fish, and each item was explained to me. To be honest, when I made the reservation, I thought 3,000 yen for chirashi sushi was just the usual price in Kyoto, but I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the meal! The delicate flavors of the sesame tofu, sea bream, sweet shrimp, yellowtail, wild yellowtail, and marlin were all outstanding due to the freshness and careful selection of ingredients. The sea urchin was also incredibly delicious and generously portioned. The moroko fish was crispy and delicious, enjoyed with a sprinkle of salt. The finely sliced and moistened egg omelet showed the skill of a professional chef. The various Kyoto pickles at the end were also delicious, including yam, burdock, shiba-zuke, and senmai-zuke. They were all as good as those served in a traditional high-end restaurant. It was only after tasting the meal that I realized this was truly a bargain. The dessert consisted of tofu milk topped with raspberry sauce and a piece of yuba hardened with candied sugar, offering a delicate and refined combination of textures. The portions were generous, and everything was truly delicious. When I left, I was escorted back to the entrance, and the staff and head chef personally bid me farewell. I was deeply impressed by the hospitality of this flower district. I will definitely visit again. Thank you very much for the wonderful meal.

I was very satisfied because I could eat both fish and meat. The Chateaubriand was too tender. It was my first time eating raw herring! It's the season for matsutake mushrooms, so I also had conger eel and matsutake mushrooms! The broth was incredibly delicious. They are very accommodating and easy to work with. I look forward to visiting again.

I visited a restaurant located in a narrow alley unique to Kyoto. It has a charming atmosphere that makes you feel like you have truly arrived in Kyoto. The dishes are creative and made with a variety of ingredients, starting with small appetizers. While sushi is a good choice for the finale, I highly recommend the curry udon! The curry is rich and flavorful, yet light and easy to eat.

I was invited by a business partner and visited this restaurant. A year ago, there were few people on the street, but now there are many tourists. The shop seemed busy. The dishes were really delicious this time as well. Although the exquisite swordfish that impressed me last time was not available this season, all the dishes were delicious! As a spring dish, we had a soup with bamboo shoots and firefly squid, which was also really delicious. I've been to various restaurants in Gion, but so far this one ranks high. Thank you for the wonderful meal! ♫

Sushi Kaiseki restaurant in Miyagawa-cho.. Tohon is located in a narrow alley as the name suggests. They mainly serve sushi and Japanese cuisine. The ingredients seem to be of good quality, and they have a variety of drinks. The chawanmushi with karasumi topping has a flavorful egg with anko and mochi, and the sashimi of managatsuo and seared shrimp in sake sauce is delicious. The clam and sea bream with rape blossoms in clear soup have a rich umami flavor. The soft-shell turtle and local chicken hot pot with soft-shell turtle broth and chicken is also good. The sushi includes ikura, fatty tuna, sea bream, conger eel, squid, shrimp, tamago, and sardine. They also offer fried blowfish and grilled shirako. They have curry udon for takeout. We dined in a private tatami room this time. Although the price is a bit surprising, each dish was beautifully and carefully prepared and delicious. We were satisfied and had a very enjoyable evening. We plan to visit again.

The restaurant was chosen by a local company president for a reception, and the taste was outstanding. Everything was delicious, but the bonito was particularly amazing! I was surprised. It was so tender it could be split with chopsticks. The rice was also cooked to suit the guests. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

A cozy Japanese restaurant located in a charming alleyway. The restaurant has about 8 seats at the counter, making it a nice space for business meetings or special occasions. I had a course meal which included sashimi, beef cutlet, and sushi. Surprisingly, the beef cutlet was incredibly delicious for a sushi restaurant! Every dish and drink was so tasty that I definitely want to visit this place again.

I went to lunch with friends before sightseeing in Kyoto. The restaurant was beautiful and the food was delicious. We were seated in a private room, so we could chat leisurely. However, there was no call button or bell, so we had to leave the room to order more drinks. Overall, the food was great, but this is the feedback I wanted to give.

One of the five flower districts in Kyoto, a charming corner where tea houses line up in Miyanokawa-cho. It's quite difficult to find if you don't come looking for this shop specifically. Once you enter the narrow alley, the passage extends further and further back, with the second floor offering a space with a strong presence of traditional machiya architecture. This is a shop where you can enjoy sushi and Japanese cuisine made from carefully selected seasonal ingredients from all over the country, run by a young owner who trained at Kyoto Hotel Okura's "Kyoryori Irifune." As it is a popular restaurant, we made sure to make a reservation before visiting. Upon seating, the warm Imabari towel was a nice touch. First, we toasted with the customary beer. We ordered the limited "Chirashi Sushi Set" for 3024 yen. The sushi was beautifully arranged on a dish resembling a spread fan in a vibrant red color. From the top... Akashi natural sea bream, fresh sea urchin, sweet shrimp, natural yellowtail. The sashimi was all thick, fresh, and delicious! Skipjack tuna, tuna, Hokkaido salmon roe, vinegar-marinated snow crab, black bean yuba. Seasonal tempura, conger eel wrapped in yuba tempura, raw shiitake mushrooms. The steamed sushi was finished with a mellow touch of Kyoto's Chidori vinegar and seaweed salt. It was slightly warm and used rice from Miyama, with beautifully placed shredded omelet. You could also scatter sashimi on top of the steamed sushi to create your own seafood bowl, but the sashimi and rice were so delicious that we enjoyed each piece one by one. The Kyoto pickles (nukazuke) were also delicious. For dessert, we had Delaunay's jelly assortment. Each dish had a taste that could rival that of a long-established traditional restaurant. We were once again reminded of the high level of consciousness towards food in Kyoto. Bowing deeply, the staff saw us off until we were out of sight. The hospitality and care shown by the staff until the very end is a common practice in most shops in Kyoto. Through this "seeing off" by the staff, you can feel their busyness, their consciousness towards business, and various other things. Kyoto ===========

I visited Tonosama for the first time, located in a narrow alley in the Gion district of Kyoto! I was looking for a sushi restaurant and happened to find this place online. From the outside, it had a traditional Kyoto atmosphere, but inside, it was very stylish and felt like a teppanyaki restaurant! The course I ordered today was "[10 pieces of sushi & 5 dishes]." It cost 14,520 yen per person (excluding drinks). I forgot to write down the names of the dishes, so I will skip the details of the course... The restaurant has a counter, tables, and private rooms, and this time I sat at the counter. I think the private rooms are used for entertaining guests or groups. It was nice to enjoy sushi quietly and leisurely. I would like to visit again!

I went with my mother to "Michi to no Hon" in Miyagawa-cho, which is a bit hard to find but looks clean inside. We had requested a tatami room but were initially seated at a table. When we mentioned that we had requested a tatami room, they hurriedly accommodated us. However, I regretted not sticking with the table seating. The alcove in the tatami room was not well-maintained, with the hanging scroll wires sticking out and the flowers wilting. The sushi was delicious, and we could have a comfortable conversation in the private room, but there were issues outside the dining area. The area where the chefs' belongings were kept had shoes scattered around and dirty aprons left hanging. The lack of attention to detail was disappointing. The sushi was really delicious, and the service was polite, but there were some areas that need improvement. The young chefs seemed inexperienced in the overall presentation of the restaurant. Despite this, the senior chef came out to see us off, showing a hospitable gesture. Overall, the experience was mixed, and I left with mixed feelings about the restaurant.

We were a group of 5 people and were guided to a spacious private room on the 2nd floor. We tried the limited edition chirashi sushi set, which was beautifully presented and made us excited even before eating it. The chirashi sushi was steamed and warm, and the sashimi was fresh and delicious. Each dish was carefully prepared, and it showed in the taste. The restaurant is a bit hard to find, so please be careful.

I always make a reservation at this restaurant in advance when I plan to come to Kyoto. I always ask for the chef's choice course and every dish that comes out is truly delicious, leaving me very satisfied! The atmosphere of the restaurant is also great, giving me a sense of fulfillment that I have come to Kyoto!

The one-dish course consisted of 5 dishes, 8 pieces of sushi, egg-topped buckwheat hand-rolled sushi, dessert, and a delicious traditional fukahire simmered in dashi broth. The sushi had a mild vinegar taste, and the rice was just the right firmness - it didn't fall apart when picked up with chopsticks. The chef's technique was impressive - lightly pressing the sushi once with the topping facing down, then flipping it twice with the topping facing up. The toppings were average, but the fresh red clam had a wonderful aroma. The service was attentive, and overall, it was a delightful dining experience at this sushi restaurant.

Hidden behind the alleys of Gion, there is a sophisticated sushi restaurant for adults. The interior has a nice atmosphere with a renovated traditional Japanese house. You can enjoy an omakase course for 15,000 yen in the evening, which is reasonable for the Gion area. The chef gladly accommodates small requests. The sushi, expertly crafted by the head chef, was delicious. I tried various types, but the toro-taku futomaki with ikura was exceptionally tasty. The head chef is friendly and the cozy atmosphere makes me want to come back again. The closing dish of new soba had flavorful noodles and broth, making it perfect. Besides the sushi, everything else also deserves high praise. Looking forward to visiting again!

I reserved a photogenic chirashi sushi set limited to 15 servings. It included sashimi, tempura, Kyoto pickles, red miso soup, chirashi sushi, and dessert. I was surprised that the chirashi sushi was warm and delicious. There seemed to be a lot of saltiness in the dishes. It was quite a generous portion, and I felt like my stomach was about to burst while snacking (lol).

Lunch at a charming and delightful restaurant. The chirashi sushi set for 3000 yen was beautifully presented with a variety of seasonal ingredients, making it enjoyable both visually and in taste. It was really worth it. The dessert was cherry blossom ice cream and white wine jelly, which was refreshing and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Kyoto with my daughter after a long time. Just walking on the stone-paved streets lined with traditional townhouses in the atmospheric town makes me excited. We visited a high-end restaurant that has been featured on TV a few times, so our expectations were high, but the overall rating this time is a bit low. The dishes were beautifully presented, and the steamed sushi with rolled omelette was fluffy and delicious! The yuba (tofu skin) and sweet shrimp were also incredibly tasty! However, the fried food and sashimi that followed were a bit disappointing. It's a shame. With the upcoming cherry blossom viewing season, I expect more visitors, so I hope they will make more effort. The interior of the restaurant was clean and lovely.

When I traveled to Kyoto, I made a reservation at a restaurant that I had been curious about! Finally, I was able to enjoy the limited 15-serving chirashi sushi lunch! The presentation was vibrant and impressive, with each dish meticulously prepared. While it may be a bit pricey, it is definitely worth trying! Thank you for the delicious meal!

Good evening. This is lily_c. I went to Kyoto for the first time in a while. I went to "Roji Nakano" for a trendy lunch. I made a reservation, but it was empty during the weekday lunch. They renovated an old machiya. It's good for those who love Kyoto. I ordered the limited chirashi sushi lunch, limited to 15 servings. It was beautifully arranged and looked very photogenic. The sashimi was served with a variety of colorful vegetables on top of rice. It was delicious. It was a perfect place for lunch during a Kyoto trip.

Chirashi sushi set meal for 2800 yen + tax. It's a limited lunch menu with only 15 servings per day! I've been curious about it for a while and finally made a reservation. The top tier includes black bean yuba, natural sea bream, sweet shrimp, fresh karasumi, natural buri, first bonito tuna, Hokkaido salmon roe, crab in the mist, Kyoto pickles. The tempura consists of fresh shiitake mushrooms, chirashi sushi, red miso soup, and dessert. It looks so luxurious and Instagram-worthy! The taste is amazing, the sashimi is fresh and delicious. The sea urchin and salmon roe are generously served in the bowl. The rice is slightly sweet and warm. The taste is great, although the sushi rice was a bit mushy, which was the only downside. The tempura is freshly fried and delicious. The dessert is a smooth pudding made with sake lees, with a hint of sake aroma. It was delicious and the portion was generous, leaving me very satisfied. It's visually appealing, delicious, and has a Kyoto vibe. Highly recommended!