
[2025] Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots You Can't Miss in Kyoto! Editor's Recommendation...
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)
[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.
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.
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.
Takasegawa Blend 490 yen. Kilimanjaro-based with a clean sour taste.
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.
Hamburger steak 1,400 yen. Rustic and flavorful hand-kneaded hamburger steak topped with a fried egg. Comes with rice or bread and salad.
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.
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.
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.
Daily plate 1,350 yen. The daily plate with colorful dishes comes with 16-grain rice, soup, and mini dessert.
A yakiniku restaurant in Gion where you can enjoy the view of cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and autumn leaves in fall. We recommend the famous sukiyaki (top quality sirloin) served with Kyoto brand eggs or the Hanasaki Yakiniku (grilled meat). Enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the elegant atmosphere of the Gion district in the restaurant that resembles an adult hideaway. (*Seats cannot be reserved during the cherry blossom season.)
Rib roast cut into pieces: 1980 yen
A dining bar offering a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients. In addition to the famous Negi-Yuzu Zosui (leek and yuzu porridge), which is made with plenty of leeks and yuzu, the earthenware tofu is also recommended. The view of cherry blossoms in full bloom from the windows along the Takase River will make you sigh.
The famous leek-yuzu zosui is 1375 yen (order from 2 persons). Whole yuzu is added in the fall and winter, and green yuzu in the summer.
This spaghetti and cake store has been watching over the daily lives of Kyotoites for about 45 years. The Higashinotoin store has the largest space among the seven 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 in the coffee shop on the first floor.
Popular second tomato carbonara for 1,350 yen. Ingredients such as bacon, green peppers, and tomatoes are topped with original tomato sauce. Finished with an egg to bind the trinity.
The cherry blossoms seen from the window are so beautiful that the café opened with the idea of creating a place to serve sweets and lunch while enjoying this view. We recommend that you enjoy the view of Philosopher's Path through the window or feel the spring breeze on the terrace. A special spring menu item is the New York cheesecake made with Hokkaido cream cheese and mascarpone. The luxurious use of domestic sour cream gives the cake a rich and smooth texture. (*Spring special hours are subject to change. Check Instagram for details.)
New York Cheesecake with Hokkaido Cream Cheese & Mascarpone (with drink) 1,800 yen. The fruity acidity of raspberries and strawberries x the richness of the cheese make this an excellent dish!
[SEction D'or is a restaurant specializing in tandoori chicken located near Heian Shrine. The tandoori chicken is steamed in a steam oven, and as the name of the restaurant means "golden ratio" in French, it is a dish that has a perfect balance of cooking conditions and flavors.
The best tandoori chicken for 2,700 yen. One plate with a hearty chicken, large grilled vegetables, and our special bread.
This café is located along the Philosopher's Path, a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. It offers colorful one-plate lunches and Basque-style cheesecakes made with plenty of cream cheese. There is also a wide selection of drinks on the menu, including seasonal cherry blossom squash in the spring. Sit back on the spacious sofas and enjoy a moment of intoxication under the cherry blossoms.
Homemade rich Basque cheesecake (with drink) 1,300 yen and original blend coffee 550 yen
[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.
Hot tea 650 yen and Asahi Beer's special wine cake 550 yen, available at the coffee shop on the second floor. The wine cake is 4% alcohol and has a rich flavor of wine that spreads in your mouth. Image courtesy of Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art
Image courtesy of Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art
The long-awaited second branch of the popular coffee shop [Good good good not bad], which has its main branch in Shibuya, Tokyo, has appeared in Kawaramachi, Kyoto. The menu includes a wide variety of items such as Americano and lattes supervised by CAMELBACK, as well as baked goods that go great with coffee, such as scones and cookies. The large windows offer a view of the Takase River, allowing customers to enjoy an open space with a sense of nature even though they are in the middle of the city. The windows can be opened to create a terrace, and we can hardly wait for the cherry blossom season to arrive.
Banana bread 450 yen and hot latte (regular) 620 yen. Matcha latte, hojicha latte, and other Kyoto-inspired menu items are also on standby to please overseas guests.
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