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Update-Date: Apr 25, 2025

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7 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.

1. Hot Sandwich Specialty Restaurant 'OHANABATAKE Gion Branch

Hearty! A hot sandwich with fresh vegetables and beef.

Located near Yasaka Shrine, [Hot Sandwich Specialty Restaurant OHANABATAKE Gion] offers delicious hot sandwiches filled with flavorful beef and fresh vegetables grown on their own farm. They feature a special savory sauce that promises an unforgettable taste once tried.

5 Restaurants in Kyoto Where You Can Enjoy a Relaxing Breakfast

The most popular item is the "Black Truffle Beef Sandwich." This menu, which harmoniously combines beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic black truffles, allows one to enjoy a luxurious taste at a reasonable price. The "Yakisoba Beef Sandwich," available exclusively at the Gion location, is also recommended. A wide variety of fresh fruits, yogurt, and colorful drinks are also available.

Hot Sand Senmonten OHANABATAKE Gion Branch

Open: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,000 JPY
Access: 1-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine (Next to Yoshimoto Gion Kagetsu)
Address: 1F East, Gion Kaikan, 323, Giommachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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2.Common Well

A relaxing time from morning to night - hotel café diner

A relaxing time from morning to night - hotel cafe diner

Located a 6-minute walk from Karasuma Station on the first floor of the hotel, the café diner [Common Well] offers authentic handmade dishes by a chef at reasonable prices. The interior provides a casual and homey atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy a comfortable time. There are also terrace seats, making outdoor dining a great option on days with favorable weather.

5 Restaurants in Kyoto to Enjoy a Relaxing Breakfast

The breakfast menu "Morning Plate" features a variety of items, including daily bread from the famous Yoshida Bakery in Kyoto, a grilled vegetable salad plate, Kyoto-style minestrone, and yogurt. Additionally, during lunch hours, the "Rokkaku Burger," made with 100% Omi beef patty and six types of Kyoto vegetables, is highly recommended.

Common Well

Open: Morning 7:00 am - 11:30 am (L.O. 10:30 am) / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Cafe 7:00 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Exit 20 of Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, 9-minutes walk from Exit 5 of Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
Address: 393, Kabutoya-cho, Rokkakusagaru, Sakaimachidori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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3. THE TASTE

Savor the flavors of Kyoto in a sophisticated space of a modern bistro.

Located just a 4-minute walk from Gojo Station, this hotel restaurant offers a menu that features fresh ingredients and seasonal vegetables unique to Kyoto. For breakfast, guests can choose from three types of morning plates, and salad, soup, bread, and drinks are served buffet-style. In the afternoon, it can also be used as a café, and the 'Special Afternoon Tea' crafted by the pastry chef is highly recommended.

The spacious interior is a cozy space inspired by a New York-style atmosphere. It is stylish yet allows guests to enjoy their meals without feeling stiff. In addition to table seating, there is also a relaxing sofa lounge available.

THE TASTE

Open: Breakfast 7:00 am - 12:00 pm (L.O. 11:30 am) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm / Cafe 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Dinner and Bar 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: From Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, take Exit 2 and head north. It is located just past Manjuji Street.
Address: 1F, 409, Gojokarasuma-cho, Shimogyo-ku, kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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4. CAFE RESTAURANT Yayoi

A limited-time breakfast that can be enjoyed in a stylish Japanese space resembling a hidden retreat.

Located about 100 meters south of the southern gate of Yasaka Shrine, there is a restaurant called [CAFE RESTAURANT Yayoi] that specializes in chirimen sansho and tsukudani. Here, they offer a limited breakfast menu called 'jakokayu' available until 11 AM. The set includes white porridge made from Omi rice, chirimen sansho, jakoten, simmered daikon, pickled cucumber, and a ginger sauce soup, making it a gentle and delightful breakfast for the body.

A charming atmosphere reminiscent of a detached house awaits at the end of the stone-paved path, where one can enjoy a lovely garden view. Inside the restaurant, tables made of wood with a traditional Japanese aesthetic are comfortably arranged, creating a relaxing space that makes one want to linger. The breakfast experience here offers a moment to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, allowing for a leisurely flow of time.

CAFE RESTAURANT Yayoi

Open: [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 9:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm)
Closed: Monday - Friday (Weekday)
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Gion Bus Stop of the Municipal Bus.
Address: 481, Gion Shimogawara Kiyoi-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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5. Japanese cuisine Saga SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga

Located northeast of Saga-Arashiyama Station, Japanese Cuisine Saga Sun Members Kyoto Saga serves Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients from all over Japan, including Kyoto vegetables. The breakfast served here is the "Premium Abalone Porridge Breakfast." This set menu features abalone porridge, a luxury ingredient, as the main dish, allowing you to start your day in luxury.

Entering the hotel where the restaurant is located and walking through a stone-paved walkway, you'll find a spacious Japanese space. Seating is available at both counter and table seats, allowing you to relax and enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine. The female staff wear kimonos, and the restaurant's interior and tableware have a Kyoto-esque feel, making it a recommended choice for anyone interested in kimonos and Japanese culture.

Japanese cuisine Saga SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga

Open: Breakfast 7:30 am - 10:00 am (L.O. 9:30 am) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY
Access: 1km from Saga-Arashiyama station of JR Sanin Sagano Line
Address: Inside SUN MEMBERS Kyoto Saga, 27-1, Saga-hirosawa-minamino-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map

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6. Japanese Noodle Issunbousi

Located northwest of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Japanese Noodle Issunboshi is a restaurant where you can enjoy carefully crafted ramen from 8:00 AM. The straight, medium-thick noodles and rare pork slices cooked at low temperature are all homemade. At breakfast time, you can enjoy dishes such as "Vegan Ramen" and "Special Meat Ramen" (the image shows the lunch menu item, "KYOTO VEGAN NOODLE"）

The interior, decorated in black and white, has a peaceful atmosphere. With only 10 counter seats, it's a welcoming atmosphere for both solo diners and families. Located in an area with many tourist attractions, including Kiyomizu-dera Temple, this restaurant is convenient for stopping by before or after sightseeing. From 10:30 AM, the restaurant switches to a lunch menu. Please note that the restaurant closes once all 100 servings of ramen are sold.

Japanese Noodle Issunbousi

Open: Breakfast 8:00 am - 10:30 am / Lunch 10:30 am - Until 100 servings are sold out
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Kiyomizu-michi bus stop / Go south on Prefectural Road No. 143 and turn left at the Kiyomizu-michi intersection / Go down Kiyomizu-zaka and turn left at the third corner
Address: 4-148-6, Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map

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7. node

A dining experience that combines art and local ingredients at a hotel restaurant.

The hotel "node" in Kyoto offers a rich experience in an art space that coexists with daily life. The restaurant [node] within it provides a seasonal menu centered around local ingredients, themed "farm to table." Breakfast features the hotel's signature dish, made with carefully selected ingredients. Guests can enjoy a leisurely morning with an omelet made from rich, locally sourced eggs and the chef's special daily soup.

Not only hotel guests but also those who wish to dine are welcome. The restaurant offers a sophisticated yet relaxing atmosphere, allowing patrons to enjoy a moment of luxury at their leisure. A variety of art pieces, including paintings, are also a must-see. It is also a pleasant point that English-speaking staff are available.

node

Open: Morning 7:30 am - 10:00 am / Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm / Cafe Time 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 4,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 6-minute walk from Shijo Station on Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line, 6-minute walk from Karasuma Station on Hankyu Kyoto Line
Address: 461, Touroyama-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

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