Shimidare pork buns from the Beijing restaurant "Zenjo Hanpochi" in Shijo, Kyoto, are so popular that people line up every year to get a piece of their famous Gion Festival delicacy. Each one is carefully handmade with the hope of eliminating bad luck, and is approximately 13 cm in diameter and filled with large ingredients such as pork, shiitake mushrooms, mountain jellyfish, and bamboo shoots. The buns are served with a generous amount of the special sauce, which is served separately.

Menu／Shimidare pork buns 500 yen
Sales period: July 13 (Wed.) - 16 (Sat.), 11:30 a.m. - close when sold out
Sales location / Over-the-counter sales

Eirakuya, established in 1946, is a long-established shop that deals in karaimono (tsukudani) and amaimono (confectionery). The Muromachi branch offers "mizuazuki" only during the Gion Festival. The "mizu-azuki" is popular every year and is a drinkable mizu-yokan with a refreshing sweetness that goes down your throat smoothly. It is recommended as an accompaniment to the Gion Festival, which is expected to be scorching hot.

Menu／Mizuazuki adzuki beans 450 yen
Date and time of sale: July 13 (Wed.) - 24 (Sun.) 10:00 - Sold out soon
Sales location: In front of the store and inside the store

The restaurant, which is a reproduction of a Thai restaurant in a renovated machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse), is an attractive space full of exotic atmosphere. The popular menu item at Shijo Pakuchi is "Thai fried noodle Pad Thai," prepared by a chef who has experience at a local Thai hotel. The sweet and sour sauce is addictive and popular. You will surely feel the authentic atmosphere when you try this classic street food.

Sales Menu／
Thai fried noodle pad thai 707 yen at lunch time, 805 yen at dinner time
Vietnamese Bahn Mee 600 yen
Sales period: Year-round
Sales location / In the store

SOU SOU is located in a corner of Mentarizamacho, one of the float towns of the Gion Festival. SOU SOU's creative Japanese cuisine, created with the chef's proven skills and hospitality, has a sophisticated taste. Sou serves hamo sushi, an essential dish for the Gion Festival, also known as the "Hamo Matsuri" (Hamo Festival), during the two days before the festival. Try the fresh Japanese hamo that has been marinated in homemade sauce and grilled to perfection.

Sales Menu／
Japanese fresh hamo sushi 700 yen
Fried young chicken 500 yen
Fried hash browns with hash browns 200 yen
Date of Sale / Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 17:00 - 21:00
Sales location / In front of the store

Established in 1971, Maeda Coffee has long been a favorite coffee shop in Kyoto. In addition to its home-roasted coffee, it offers a wide variety of morning coffee, hearty lunches, and a wide selection of sweets. The Muromachi main store offers cappuccino shaved ice only in summer. The shaved ice made with their special coffee will make you forget the heat.

Menu／Cappuccino shaved ice at coffee shop: 700 yen at stall, 800 yen in store
Sales period / Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 *Sold in the store until around September
Sales hours: 14:00- in the store, 17:00- at food stalls
Sales location / In the store and at food stalls

Located in Shijo-Karasuma, the heart of Kyoto, the hotel has excellent access to Nishiki Market and the Gion area, all within walking distance. During the Gion Festival, a food stall will be set up in front of the hotel. Visitors can casually enjoy the hotel's delicacies at the stall, such as beef steaks grilled in front of their eyes by a chef and spicy Szechuan-style mapo doufu (bean curd).

Sales Menu／
Steak bowl: 1,300 yen
Beef Steak 1100yen
Szechuan-style mabo tofu bowl, edamame and draft beer set, 800 yen each
Freshly fried croquettes and ice cream 200 yen each
Cocktails (7 kinds), draft beer 500 yen each, canned beer 400 yen, soft drinks 200 yen, etc.
Date and time of sale / Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 18:00-22:00
Sales location / In front of Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

Passing through the noren curtain on the first floor of SUINA Muromachi in Karasuma, you will find a large U-shaped counter reminiscent of a popular bar. The stewed dishes stewed in a large pot and juicy bite-sized grilled gyoza are perfect for a quick drink. Gion Matsuri, the restaurant sells gyoza and curry, its signature dishes. Enjoy the easy-to-eat bar food.

Sales Menu／
Gyoza (dumpling) 500 yen
Curry 500 yen
Shaved ice 300 yen
Date and time of sale: July 15 (Fri.) and 16 (Sat.), 11:00 - 21:30
Sales location: In front of the store and inside the store

An Italian restaurant where you can enjoy course meals that incorporate an abundance of seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy charcoal-grilled spare ribs, rare steaks, and seasonal vegetables along with a wide variety of drinks. For the Gion Festival, the roast beef burger with horseradish sour cream sauce will be served. The refreshing aroma of wasabi enhances the flavor of the red meat.

Sales Menu／
Homemade Roast Beef Burger 700 yen
Manager's homemade curry and rice: 500 yen
Standard fried chicken and sweet and spicy ponzu fried chicken are 500 yen each.
Draft beer and lemon shochu-hai are 500 yen each.
Date and time of sale: July 15 (Fri.) and 16 (Sat.) 14:00 - 23:00
Sales location / In front of the store

Since its establishment, its signature dish has been sui-gyoza, which is popular for its soft and chewy skin and the gentle flavor of the bean paste. In 2021, they opened a take-out shop, "Hand Wrapping Studio Rakuzenro," near the main store. During the Gion Festival, both restaurants will sell a variety of food items for 500 yen each. Enjoy Chinese dishes such as dumplings, shrimp yaki-sai, and xiaolongbao that are perfect for eating on the go.

Sales Menu／
Dumplings, grilled dumplings, steamed shrimp dumplings, shrimp yakisai, xiaolongbao, karaage, and sesame dumplings: 500 yen each
Draft beer and Mio: 500 yen each
The Lemon Craft 400 yen
Soft drinks 200 yen
Date and time of sale: Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 18:00-23:00
Sales location / Store terrace

The homemade noodles, which are made every morning using a proprietary process, are characterized by their strong texture and wheat flavor. The chilled chilled ramen noodles, available only during the summer season, are a perfect combination of meat miso with a hint of sansho (Japanese pepper) and sweet sesame-based soup. Be sure to try this limited menu item from a popular ramen restaurant.

Menu／Cold noodle soup 1,000 yen
Date and time of sale / July 15 (Fri.) and 16 (Sat.), 17:30-22:00 (In the store, it will be offered until around September)
Sales location / In front of the store

Enjoy Obanzai and creative Japanese dishes made with seasonal ingredients in a renovated Meiji-era kimono shop in a traditional Kyoto townhouse. During the Gion Festival, croquettes with pork cubes will be served. Slowly simmered tender pork kakuni is a specialty of Manzaratei NISHIKI. The flavor-soaked kakuni has a strong presence even when made into croquettes. Stop by if you are hungry.

Product sold: Kakuni croquettes (250 yen per croquette)
Date and time of sale: July 13 (Wed.) - 16 (Sat.), 14:00 - 22:00
Sales location / Over-the-counter sales

An authentic Chinese restaurant where carefully selected ingredients can be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere in a luxurious restaurant. A food stall will be set up in front of COCON Karasuma for the first two days of the festival, selling special dishes at reasonable prices. Recommended menu items are "rice with beef rib and starchy sauce" and "shark's fin pork buns. Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy authentic Chinese food in a casual atmosphere.

Sales Menu／
Beef belly rice with starchy sauce, Hong Kong-style fried noodles with soy sauce, 600 yen each
Shark fin pork buns, spring rolls (2), Peking duck (500 yen each)
Mango pudding, coconut dango (2 pcs.) 400 yen each
Coconut milk with tapioca, draft beer, 500 yen each
Egg tart, sesame dango (2 pcs.) 300 yen each
Date and time of sale / Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 18:00-22:00
Sales location / In front of the main entrance of COCON Karasuma

This is a bar where you can casually enjoy Italian cuisine using mainly vegetables grown in Kyoto and wines from around the world selected by a sommelier. At lunch time, enjoy the salad bar with a wide array of colorful vegetables. During the Gion Festival, an omelette with plenty of cheese is served. This luxurious dish is finished with a truffle-scented sauce.

Menu／Cheese omelet with truffle sauce 700 yen
Sales period / Thursday, July 14 - Saturday, July 16, Thursday, July 21 - Saturday, July 23
Sales hours / 17:00 - 21:00
Sales location / Sold in the store

A Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients with a menu that changes daily. During the Gion Festival, the restaurant will sell the "Hamo Katsu Burger," a sumptuous burger made with hamo (Japanese conger eel) from the Seto Inland Sea, which is in season in summer. Be sure to try this unique Kyoto hamburger topped with Shibazuke tartar sauce. The limited menu of homemade shaved ice (two kinds: strawberry milk and green tea strawbime cake) is also popular every time.

Sales Menu／
Hamo Katsu Burger 600 yen
Homemade shaved ice with strawberry milk 500 yen
Homemade Green Tea Strawberry Mochi Shaved Ice 500 yen
Meyer Lemon Sour 500 yen
Sales period / Thursday, July 14 from evening, Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16 from noon to night, Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23 from evening
Sales location / Sold in front of the store (terrace seats also available)

A restaurant specializing in samgyeopsal is well-known for its copy of "Unwrapped pork is just pork. In addition to enjoying samgyeopsal with a variety of meats and toppings, the restaurant also offers authentic Korean cuisine and a wide variety of drinks such as makgeolli and chamisul (Korean rice wine). Kalbi samgyeopsal will be sold during the Gion Festival. Perfect for those who want to eat meat with gusto.

Menu／Vege Tejiya's Kalbi Samgyopsal with kimchi 500 yen
Sales period / Thursday, July 14 - Saturday, July 16
Sales hours / Food stalls from 12:00 (from 14:00 on the 14th) In the store from 16:00
Sales location: In front of the store and inside the store

Ailes Shinmachi offers authentic French cuisine in an at-home atmosphere. 10 years ago, the "Shrimp and Tomato Cold Pasta" became a limited menu item for the Gion Festival and has remained popular, making it easy to enjoy even in the heat of summer. Quiche and escargot, which are staples of French cuisine, can be enjoyed with wine. Red, white, and sparkling wines are all priced at 500 yen each.

Sales Menu／
Shrimp and tomato cold pasta, quiche Lorraine, Yale's special curry, 500 yen each
Karaage, Vichyssoise: 400 yen each
Bone-in lamb roti, price to be determined
Escargot 200 yen
Drinks (draft beer, red/white wine, highballs, etc.) 500 yen each
Sales period: July 14 (Thu.) - 16 (Sat.) 17:30 - 21:30
Sales location: In front of the store (store is open for normal business)