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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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5 Restaurants in Kyoto Where You Can Enjoy a Relaxing Breakfast
This time, we will introduce five restaurants in Kyoto where one would want to visit even early in the morning to enjoy a blissful breakfast. These restaurants are perfect for charging up before sightseeing or for spending a leisurely and luxurious morning.
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A Japanese restaurant that one would like to visit when in Kyoto, Shijo Karasuma | Kyoto
Shijo Karasuma in Kyoto is known as the city's most bustling shopping district, where "the most current Kyoto" awaits, blending tradition with modernity. It is also characterized by the presence of many new restaurants in the area. Mixing the old and the new, five must-visit Japanese cuisine and washoku restaurants have been selected.
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Japanese restaurants to enjoy around World Heritage Site Nijo-jo Castle, Kyoto Gyoen, and famous cherry blossom spots | Kyoto
Nijo-jo Castle, which has about 300 cherry trees of 50 varieties, hosts a cherry blossom festival every spring. The Kyoto Gyoen, a vast area of about 100 hectares surrounding the Imperial Palace, boasts around 1,100 cherry trees in full bloom. This introduction highlights recommended Japanese restaurants near these two spots where the history of Kyoto harmonizes with cherry blossom scenery, perfect for Hanami days.
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Recommended restaurants near cherry blossom spots such as Maruyama Park and Kamo River | Kyoto
Maruyama Park, home to the famous "Gion Shidarezakura" cherry tree, boasts hundreds of cherry blossoms in full bloom throughout the park. The cherry tree-lined path along the Kamo River creates a corridor of flowers. This area, surrounded by geisha districts and bustling shopping streets, is one of the most popular spots for strolling in springtime Kyoto. If you are looking to stop by on the way to and from cherry blossom viewing, these five restaurants are highly recommended.
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5 Restaurants to Enjoy Traditional Flavors Around Nanzenji, Higashiyama, and Nijo Castle | Kyoto
Kyoto, with its many preserved old streets, is a city that cannot be missed in Japanese tourism, allowing visitors to feel close to Japanese culture. There are numerous historic temples and shrines, as well as historical buildings such as castles to enjoy. After experiencing Japan's history and nature in Kyoto, why not finish off by savoring traditional flavors? Let's indulge in Kyoto's unique food culture as a memorable part of the journey.
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5 Recommended Eel Restaurants to Enjoy Eel Cuisine in Kyoto
If people visit Japan from overseas, they must try "unagi cuisine" at least once. This time, five restaurants in Kyoto, a popular tourist destination, that serve delicious unagi have been picked up. In addition to the familiar charcoal-grilled dishes, there are also restaurants where one can enjoy fresh unagi through sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. Let's get through the summer with nutritious unagi dishes.
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5 Hidden Restaurants in Kyoto Where You Can Enjoy a Relaxing Meal
Kyoto, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, attracts many visitors from around the world throughout the year. As a result, restaurants in Kyoto tend to be crowded, and it is not uncommon to see long lines. Therefore, this time, restaurants have been picked up some lesser-known in Kyoto. Guests can relax and enjoy the restaurant's signature flavors.
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5 Recommended Restaurants for Enjoying Delicious Wine and Cuisine Around the Popular Area of Shijo Karasuma | Kyoto
Shijo Karasuma is a bustling area where Hankyu Railway and the municipal subway intersect, lined with office buildings. It is home to many delicious restaurants that office workers frequent for lunch or after work drinks. Here, we introduce a restaurant where one can enjoy wine and cuisine. Why not visit to seek out tonight's drink?
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Top 5 Recommended Restaurants for Dinner After Enjoying Autumn Leaves at Kiyomizu Temple | Kyoto
The autumn leaves at Kiyomizu Temple represent one of the iconic landscapes of Kyoto in fall. It is an essential spot for any travel plan. This time, we have selected restaurants where you can enjoy a leisurely dinner around popular walking routes from Kiyomizu Temple to Kodaiji Temple and Yasaka Shrine. Why not conclude your journey by savoring Kyoto-style cuisine and local ingredients accompanied by Japanese sake?
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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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Kyoto and Osaka Area
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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Hokkaido Area
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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Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
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Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.