A lovely Michelin-star kaiseki restaurant housed in a renovated machiya townhouse. The original and adventurous dishes are made using only the freshest, seasonal ingredients produced in Kyoto. From grilled sakura masu and mountain vegetable buds, to young sweetfish served with miso paste and wild garlic, not to mention the range of sake!

If you've cosied up in this traditional ryokan for the evening you are in for a real treat for dinner: the tempura is out of this world, and the decor just enviably perfect in every way. Ask for a spot at the tempura counter bar to really immerse in the ambience. 

Stay at this gorgeous Ryokan where you can experience traditional Japanese hospitality at its best. It has been run for six generations, the owner Mrs. Nishimura has sublime style. For the best? Book corner room 14. 

The most famous ryokan in Japan with careful attention paid to even the most minute details. The food is spectacular and one of the best in Kyoto. Be sure to arrive on time so you don't miss your private Kaiseki dinner in your room. Send them an email to book (insider tip: ask for the Midori or Izumi rooms).