Kyoto Restaurants

Some of the city’s best restaurants are in Higashiyama including some that have been awarded up to three Michelin stars. While there are a number of different cuisines available throughout the streets of this historic district, visitors would be best to experience a traditional Japanese kaiseki multi course meal here to soak up the ancient atmosphere. Read More...

Kamigyo overlaps into the more active areas of Nakagyo and Sakyo and has a number of interesting dining options to be found. There is a famous restaurant which serves a hot pot dish composed of Japanese snapping turtle for the adventurous diner, or you may opt to experience the culinary excellence bestowed upon the members of the Imperial court. Read More...

Predominately a residential district, Kita ward dining is restricted to a few areas. The colossal temple complex of Daitoku-ji, a bastion of Zen Buddhism, has a concentration of excellent vegetarian restaurants. Here you can experience the Zen philosophy expressed through food within blissfully tranquil surroundings. Read More...

The centre of shopping, dining and entertainment in Kyoto, Nakagyo is home to hundreds of restaurants, bars and cafes. Whether you are hungry from a day’s shopping or looking for a good starting point for a night out, you’ll find the ideal restaurant among the plethora of choices presented by Nakagyo eateries. Read More...

This area is home to a number of unique restaurants that are steeped in history and brimming with old world charm. In these hallowed streets ritual and ceremony is revered so expect outstanding service from gentile kimono-clad women and confident charming men. Read More...

Shimogyo contains the city’s busiest shopping district, Shijyo Kawaramachi plus two of modern Kyoto’s proudest landmarks; Kyoto Station offering a diverse range of dining options and Kyoto Tower has a three storey restaurant at the top of the tower called the Sky Lounge presenting good food and great views. Read More...