[The 20 best places to eat in Arashiyama, Japan! Editorial...
Kyoto in spring is colored with cherry blossoms. There are many beautiful cherry blossom viewing spots in Kyoto, such as along the Takasegawa River, Okazaki, and the Philosopher's Path. Let's enjoy cherry blossom viewing while relaxing and eating delicious food at a "restaurant with a view of the cherry blossoms," a favorite among locals as well as tourists! (TEXT/Yurie Sugisaki, EDIT/Moe Sawamura)
[SEction D'or, a restaurant specializing in tandoori chicken, is located near Heian Shrine. Tandoori chicken steamed in a steam oven from 2,200 yen attracts many customers with its soft texture. As the name of the restaurant means "golden ratio" in French, you can enjoy this dish, which is perfectly balanced in terms of cooking time and flavor, while admiring the spring scenery of the Okazaki waterway, famous for its cherry blossoms.
The cherry blossoms seen from the windows in spring are so beautiful that the café started with the idea of creating a place to serve sweets and lunch while enjoying this view. We recommend that you enjoy the spring scenery of Philosopher's Path through the windows or feel the spring breeze on the terrace. Enjoy an exciting time in the late afternoon when cherry petals are dancing in the air.
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. Enjoy the fragrant aroma of coffee and the view of the pink Takase River.
Since its establishment in 1971, KANO Café has attracted many fans who come to enjoy light meals and drinks in the cozy atmosphere. Enjoy a relaxing time with cherry blossoms blooming by the large glass window.
Sumikura café offers food and sweets in a warm, wood-filled restaurant. The view from the large windows is breathtaking, with the Kamo River in the background and the cherry blossoms in full bloom. The gentle flow of time in the store filled with greenery will heal your soul.
[The coffee shop is located on the second floor of the Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art. From the terrace seats, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Kizu, Uji, and Katsura Rivers and the mountains including Otokoyama on the other side of the river, while enjoying beer and original sweets sets. Enjoy viewing the various types of cherry blossoms along with the great outdoors.
A yakiniku restaurant in Gion where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and the autumn leaves by the Kamo River in fall. The restaurant offers meats that maximize the flavor of the ingredients, such as the famous sukiyaki of top quality sirloin served with Kyoto brand eggs for 3,200 yen and Hanasaki Karubi for 1,980 yen.
This dining bar offers a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients. Among the specialties, the leek and yuzu porridge for 1,045 yen is a must-try at least once, made with plenty of leeks and yuzu. The view of cherry blossoms in full bloom from the windows along the Takase River in spring is breathtaking.
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. Open the glass door to enter the restaurant, and you will be greeted by the owner and a counter lined with obanzai dishes. The dishes made with the finest kelp and the best soup stock are elegant and gentle, and you will want to eat them again and again.
This spaghetti and cake store has been watching over the daily lives of Kyotoites for about 40 years. The Higashinotoin store has the largest space among the nine stores in the chain, and consists of two floors that make the most of the machiya (townhouse) structure. In spring, the large windows on the second floor offer a view of cherry blossoms turning pale pink. Popular cakes are also available at the eat-in space located behind the cake studio on the first floor.
[This garden dining room is located to the west of the north gate of the Kyoto Botanical Garden. In spring, cherry blossoms can be seen through the large windows, making it look like a painting. You can enjoy freshly baked Neapolitan pizza such as Margherita PIZZA LUNCH (with salad) for 1,450 yen, which is baked by a pizza chef in a new oven, and homemade sweets are popular among all generations. We also recommend viewing cherry blossoms with a picnic box for 1,900 yen per person (*order from 2 people).
This café is located along the Philosopher's Path, a famous cherry blossom spot. It offers colorful one-plate lunches and Basque-style cheesecakes made with plenty of cream cheese. The drink menu is also abundant, and in spring, seasonal cherry blossom squash can be ordered. Sit back on the spacious sofas and enjoy a moment of intoxication under the cherry blossoms.
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