Absolutely Beautiful Presentation. As seen on Instagram. Wow factor on the presentation but not on the taste. The ice cream itself seemed to be rice flavor and strawberry flavor with crispy pops inside. Worth a try.
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| Pink Bouquet (Seasonal) 1,650, Takashimaya Premium Limited Edition 1,850 yen |
(THISIS)SHIZEN / (THISIS)NATURE
Kyoto Takashimaya S.C.[T8]
1F 35 Otabicho Shimogyo-ku
Kyoto 600-8002 Japan
+81 (0)75 708 5422
Amazing Tempura Presentation. 16 pieces of bite-sized Tempura. Delicious & exquisite. As seen on Instagram. Vegetarian menu available. Has a few branches. Walk-in only for this branch. No reservations accepted.
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| Seafood Tempura 3,300 yen |
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| Complimentary Souvenir Salt from Kyoto |
Maikohan (Gion, Kiyomizu-dera)
〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward,
075-541-8574
Most Affordable & Decent Onsen Ryokan in Kyoto. Highly recommended. Convenient location by the train station/ Kyoto Railway Museum. Reasonably priced. I booked directly on the Japanese site for about $250 per night, which was much cheaper than Agoda. Have public onsen bath as well as 5 first-come first-served private onsen bath. I tried all of them and was extremely satisfied. Complimentary Yukata rental for your onsen bath. Complimentary Dango Snack, Popsicles and late night soba. Have unlimited Marinated Ikura if you get the breakfast. No shoes as soon as you enter the hotel with the tatami floor. It could get a bit crowded with the tourists and tourist groups. They only hold the luggage on your check out day until 3pm. Would love to return again.
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| Complimentary Dango Snack |
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| Paid $10 more for a larger 29㎡ room |
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| Private Onsen Available |
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| Complimentary Popsicle |
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| Complimentary late night noodles |
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| Unlimited Marinated Ikura if you get Breakfast |
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| Impressive Breakfast Buffet |
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
41-10 Sujakuuchihatacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8843
https://dormy-hotels.com/resort/hotels/umekoji_kadensho/
Kaiskei Restaurant at Arashiyama. Nice variety in the set lunch. I wanted to try the Yuba Shabu Hot Pot Set, but it was sold out. Halal & Vegan food available. Walk-in available.
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| Hana Yosiya Tofu Hot Pot 2,200 yen |
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| Hana Yosiya Tofu Hot Pot 2,200 yen |
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| Tofu Hot Pot from the Set |
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| Vegan Set 3,300 yen |
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| Honey Lemon 700 yen |
良彌 奥の庭 Oku no Niwa
31 Sagatenryuji Tsukurimichicho,
Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8384
075-871-0456
Best Kaiseki 懷石料理. 3 Michelin Stars. Traditional with a blend of modern elements, adorned with touches of gold. Handcrafted food and absolutely beautiful presentation to perfection. Excellent service. Dinner was 2.5 hours in the private room. 6pm seating. 18000 yen ($125 USD, 2017 pricing) per person for this basic tier menu. Highest tier is around $300.
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| Consommé |
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| Futamono – Clear Soup w/ Scallop Dumpling & Yuzu Peels |
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| Mukozuke – Seasonal Sashimi |
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| Mukozuke – Seasonal Sashimi |
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| Mukozuke – Seasonal Sashimi– Maguro & Otoro w/ Chopped Yamaimo |
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| Sake |
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| Wagashi served w/ Matcha Tea |
Kichisen 吉泉
左京区下鴨 森本町5 Kyoto, 京都府 〒606-0805 Japan
075 711 6121
kichisen-kyoto.com
