A luxurious elegant ryokan housed in a former royal residence. All the rooms overlook Kyoto’s eastern mountains, so the views are amazing. Make sure to book the bath in advance for private use.
Enjoy a Japanese pastry and a delicious cup of coffee in this beautiful café. The vibe is intimate and comfortable. It is teeny-tiny inside so get there early or be prepared to wait a bit for a seat.
Seamlessly blending Italian and Japanese cuisine, Cenci takes an innovative approach to all of its dishes on its hyper-seasonal tasting menu. Taste the creativity and talent from the chef. A dinner here will truly make for a night to remember.
This terrific little udon joint is a low-key gem. Though you may have to queue, we guarantee you that it is totally worth it. Order their famous nabeyaki udon to be served with the freshest steamed fish: it is a complete and utter harmony for your taste buds.
Locals and tourists alike previously queued up like crazy for this insanely good udon spot, but the freshly cooked homemade noodles are definitely worth such the wait; thankfully now reservations are taken! Former volleyball player but converted chef, Katsuyuki Yamamoto conjures up gloriously good dishes with serious passion. You can almost feel the love after the first slurp of his iconic 'greater burdock tempura'.