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[Latest in 2025] Let's enjoy spring! 13 restaurants with a view of cherry blossoms in Kyoto

If you are visiting Kyoto in spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, we recommend that you spend a relaxing time at a "restaurant with a view of the cherry blossoms. The restaurants introduced here are all close to cherry blossom viewing spots loved by both tourists and locals, such as along the Takasegawa River, Okazaki, and Philosopher's Path. While enjoying delicious food and the stylish atmosphere of the restaurants, you can fully enjoy the cherry blossom viewing mood in a beautiful situation that is only available in spring. (TEXT/Saori Yoshikawa, EDIT/Moe Sawamura)

1. [Let's go to garden dining at IN THE GREEN for hanami (cherry blossom viewing)/Kitayama

[This garden dining room is located to the west of the north gate of the Kyoto Botanical Garden. The view of cherry blossoms through the large windows is like a painting. You can enjoy freshly baked Neapolitan pizza such as Margherita, which is baked by a pizza chef in a wood-fired oven, and homemade sweets are popular among all generations.

IN THE GREEN picnic set

Picnic boxes at 1900 yen per person (*order from 2 people) are also available for cherry blossom viewing at the Botanical Garden or Kamogawa River. Choice of drinks: cola, orange juice, mango juice, coffee, or tea. Basket and seat rental included.

IN THE GREEN

IN THE GREEN

  • In the Green
  • Next to North Gate of Kyoto Botanical Garden, Shimogamo-Hangi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • A short walk from exit 3 of Kitayama Subway Station
  • Tel. 075-706-8740

2. Feel the arrival of spring with a cup of coffee in one hand [murmur coffee Kyoto] / Takasegawa

murmur coffee Kyoto offers home-roasted coffee in a quiet location where you can enjoy the murmuring of the river. You can choose from four types of coffee with different degrees of roasting from shallow roast to deep roast, and for a light meal, the Honey Butter Set for 990 yen is recommended. Enjoy the fragrant aroma of coffee and the view of the pink Takase River.

murmurcafe Takasegawa Blend

Takasegawa Blend 490 yen. Kilimanjaro-based with a clean sour taste.

murmurcoffee cherry blossom

murmur coffee Kyoto

  • Marmar Coffee Kyouto
  • 103 Hachioji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Six-minute walk from Exit 5 of Keihan "Shichijo Station".
  • Tel. 075-708-6264

3. Enjoy cherry blossoms in full bloom at the classic KANO Cafe / Kiyomizu Gojo

Since its establishment in 1971, KANO Café has attracted many fans who come to enjoy light meals and drinks in the comfortable atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxing time with the cherry blossoms by the window.

Hamburgers at Cafe KANO

Hamburger steak 1,400 yen. Rustic and flavorful hand-kneaded hamburger steak topped with a fried egg. Comes with rice or bread and salad.

Cafe KANO Sakura

Cafe KANO

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  • 785 Nishihashizume-cho, Gojo-agaru, Kiyamachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 2 minutes walk from Exit 3 of "Kiyomizu Gojo Station" of Keihan
  • Tel. 075-351-2677

4. [Aisani offers a variety of dishes with a view of the cherry blossoms.

Obanzai and Pure Western Cuisine Aisani offers seasonal obanzai and traditional Western cuisine. In spring, you can enjoy a meal in the tatami room while enjoying the cherry blossoms along the Takase River. When you open the glass door and enter the restaurant, you will be greeted by a counter lined with obanzai and the owner of the restaurant. You will surely be healed by the elegant and gently flavored dishes while enjoying the beautiful cherry blossoms.

Aisani 5 kinds of side dishes

Five kinds of assorted obanzai for 1,380 yen. Enjoy a variety of dishes made with the finest kelp and using the best soup stock.

Obanzai and Pure Western Cuisine Aisani Sakura

Obanzai and Pure Western Cuisine Aisani

  • Obanzai and Cooking in Cooking Order Aisani
  • 260-2 Ichino-cho, Nishi-Kiyamachi-Dori Ayakoji-Ueru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • 3 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" Exit 1B
  • Tel. 075-744-1610

5. Enjoy the soothing sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom with the Kamo River in the background [Sumikura café] / Nishigamo

Sumikura café offers food and sweets in a restaurant with the warmth of wood. The small garden overflowing with greenery is one of the highlights. The cherry blossoms in full bloom against the backdrop of the Kamo River seen from the large windows are a sight to behold. Enjoy a relaxing moment in the restaurant where time passes leisurely.

sumikuracafe cuisine

Daily plate 1,350 yen. The daily plate with colorful dishes comes with 16-grain rice, soup, and mini dessert.

sumikuracafe cherry blossom

Sumikura café

  • Sumikura Cafe
  • 25 Nishikamo Kakinoki-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • A short walk from Nishikamo Shako-mae bus stop
  • Tel.070-3151-1759
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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