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Sweets and Desserts to Enjoy in Kyoto - 5 Recommended Cafes
Kyoto, often called the center of Japanese culinary culture, has many restaurants offering delicious sweets. Sweets made with traditional Japanese ingredients are one of the pleasures of sightseeing in Kyoto. Why not try sweets that capture Kyoto's charm in both appearance and taste, made with uniquely Japanese ingredients such as matcha, which is gaining worldwide attention, as well as red bean paste, shiratama rice flour dumplings, and kuromitsu syrup?
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5 Standing Bars to Enjoy Nightlife in Kyoto
After sightseeing in the lively city of Kyoto, how about relaxing and unwinding at a comfortable restaurant in the evening? This article introduces unique restaurants where guests can enjoy Kyoto's distinctive drinks, including casual standing bars and authentic bars.
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5 Recommended Kaiseki Restaurants to Visit When Touring Kyoto
Kyoto, which served as the capital for over 1,000 years, is considered the center of Japanese culinary culture, with many restaurants offering exquisite dishes characterized by delicate flavors and meticulous presentation. Among these, Kaiseki cuisine, a multi-course meal featuring refined Japanese dishes, is a must-try experience for understanding Japan's food culture. It is recommended to enjoy Kaiseki cuisine leisurely in Kyoto.
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Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2025 Announced with a Record 469 Restaurants Listed
On March 27, 2025, the Michelin Tire Company of Japan announced the "Michelin Guide Kyoto-Osaka 2025," which introduces carefully selected restaurants. The 16th edition of the Kyoto-Osaka version features a record number of 469 restaurants, with the number of three-star establishments remaining at 8 in total for both Kyoto and Osaka, and 3 new two-star restaurants have been added. Additionally, two new Michelin Green Stars have been awarded, including the world's first Michelin Green Star for ramen. There are 4 new Bib Gourmand selections, and for the first time, a mentor chef has emerged from Osaka.
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5 High-End Yakiniku Restaurants to Visit While Strolling Along the Kamo River in Kyoto
While visiting Kyoto, kyo-ryori is great, but how about some yakiniku once in a while? The exquisite yakiniku enjoyed in a quiet and calm atmosphere is sure to create a special moment during the trip. This time, they will introduce a yakiniku restaurant around the Kamo River in Kyoto where one can savor carefully selected brand wagyu.
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Shojin Ryori in Kyoto: Restaurants and How to Enjoy This Traditional Cuisine
Vegetarian and health-conscious individuals will also find this shojin ryori appealing. It introduces restaurants that can be easily enjoyed during sightseeing in Kyoto and Osaka. Would they like to experience shojin ryori, which is based on Japanese traditions and features creative cooking methods, presentation, and ingredients? The video also provides clear explanations on how to eat it.
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Best Kobe Beef Restaurants in Kyoto: Top 5 Picks
When you think of Kyoto, the image of delicate Japanese cuisine often comes to mind. However, it is also a city that boasts one of the highest beef consumption rates in Japan. Among the restaurants supported by the beef-loving people of Kyoto, this introduces a place where you can enjoy "Kobe beef," one of Japan's three major wagyu brands. After sightseeing in Kyoto, why not indulge in a luxurious time enjoying delicious Kobe beef?
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The Best Restaurants in Japan 2025 Edition
This introduces the restaurants selected as TOP 10 in the "SAVOR JAPAN Best Restaurant Award 2024-2025," which have received numerous reservations and support from foreign visitors to Japan. These are all must-visit renowned restaurants when traveling to Japan. All restaurants can be reserved from the link below. Since each restaurant is popular, early reservations are recommended.
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Best Places for Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki in Kyoto: Top 5 Picks
Kyoto, popular among domestic and international tourists, is not only known for its numerous shrines and temples but also for its charming streets that reflect the essence of an ancient capital. This introduces restaurants where delicious shabu-shabu and sukiyaki can be enjoyed, located around the Higashiyama area, which is home to many famous sites, and the lush riverside resort of Kibune.
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Luxurious restaurants to visit for a lavish lunch while touring the power spots in Kyoto.
In Kyoto, there are numerous shrines and temples. On a day of visiting these spiritually significant power spots, why not enjoy a special gourmet experience that is different from the usual? We have selected restaurants where one can indulge in a luxurious lunch in extraordinary spaces, such as historic Western-style buildings from the Meiji era, beautiful Japanese gardens that change with the seasons, traditional townhouses characteristic of Kyoto, and hotels with stunning views on the top floors.
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Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Countless Tokyo restaurants serve every kind of food imaginable and the Toyosu fish market keeps restaurants stocked with the nation's finest fish.
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Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
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The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. The region is renowned for its entertainment, Kobe beef, and wide-ranging traditional dishes.
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The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit. Popular dishes from Hokkaido include robatayaki (food slowly roasted on skewers) and Sapporo miso ramen.
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Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish (especially tuna from Ohma), and delicious beef from Yonezawa, Sendai and Yamagata.
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Central Honshu (Chubu)
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Delicious Hida beef, world-famous Mount Fuji and many acclaimed sake breweries are in Chubu.
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Western Honshu (Chugoku)
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce. Many of its products are praised as Japan's best, including Matsuba crabs from Tottori and oysters from Hiroshima. Its pears and muscats are also top grade.
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The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi. Shikoku is also famous for Sanuki udon noodles, huge yields of tiger prawn from Ehime Prefecture and the best torafugu (tiger globefish) in the country.
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