Vegetables
Shojin Ryori 精進料理 A type of vegetarian cooking that was introduced in Japan together with Buddhism. Foods derived from soybeans, including Tofu, and vegetable oil including sesame, walnut, and rapeseed. Because of the number of temples that exist in Kyoto,...
From the Land
Yakiniku, Teppanyaki and Wagyu Yakiniku (焼肉) refers to Japanese-style grilled meat dishes, often cooked on a tabletop grill. It’s heavily influenced by Korean barbecue but has its own unique flavors, dipping sauces, and cuts of meat. Teppanyaki (鉄板焼き) is a style of...
From the Sea
Sushi and Sashimi Ganko Sanjo Honten がんこ三条本店 $$ Location on Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/FWDb6rHGHNAJrzQk9 URL: https://r.gnavi.co.jp/k026614/ TEL: 050-1720-2573 Open every day Reservation: https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26000949/ Casual...
Washoku Traditional
Kyoto Kaiseki Ryori（会席料理） Traditional multi-course Japanese meal. There are lots of little dishes served during the meal. These mels are usually quite expensive, but there are a few reasonable places. Prices range from yen 6,000 to 30,000 and more, but when you see...
Japanese Food
We are often asked by our guests for restaurant suggestions. This request is actually quite difficult for us to address without more information. There are so many different types of restaurants in Kyoto, and most of them specialize in one type or another of Japanese...
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions If you have a question or would like to confirm some points, start by looking into this list. You may find the answers right away. If not, you can write to us — go to the end of this page. Here are the different...
Sending your luggage
Sending your luggage We are often asked the following question: “Can we send our luggage in advance to the Machiya we rented in Kyoto? ” Of course! Yes, you can. It’s so much easier to travel light, without suitcases or large bags. Here...
Storing the luggage
Storing luggage while traveling abroad can be a practical solution to lighten your load, especially during layovers, city explorations, or before check-in and after check-out times at accommodations. Here are some common methods for storing luggage:
