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[Kyoto ]I want to try it at least once! 7 classic Japanese to Italian food and cafes on the riverbed in Kyoto

[Kyoto ]I want to try it at least once! 7 classic Japanese to Italian food and cafes on the riverbed in Kyoto
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2021-07-08 Management office

Kawayuka in Kyoto means a place where you can have a meal while looking at the river by building a floor over a clear stream.
Since summers in Kyoto are hot, the floor is built on the river so that people can enjoy their meals on it, which also means that they can enjoy their meals in a cooler atmosphere.
In particular, there are many kawadoko along the Kamo and Kibune Rivers, and you may even feel a status as a restaurant with kawadoko. If dinner is too expensive for you, you can enjoy kawadoko for lunch at a reasonable price. We have gathered together some of the best restaurants in Kyoto where you can enjoy such kawadoko, as well as kawadoko that are easy to get to, so if you become interested, try dining at one of Kyoto's famous kawadoko.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Kibune Hiroya
  3. 2.
    Your ship, Right Genta
  5. 3.
    Da Dang Tael
  7. 4.
    Ikariya Restaurant
  9. 5.
    Amore Kiyamachi
  11. 6.
    Cut and Cook
  13. 7.
    riverside cafe
  15. 8.
    summary

Kibune Hiroya



Kibune Hiroya is famous for its exceptional kawadoko (riverbeds) along the Kibune River, where you can enjoy kawadoko cuisine from a distance almost within reach of the river. It is not often that one can enjoy the experience of dining in such a close proximity to the river, with the spray of the water almost flying at you, so we recommend this restaurant if you want to enjoy kawadoko close by.
In summer, the menu is full of dishes that are pleasing to the eye, such as grilled ayu (sweetfish) that looks as if it is swimming in the water. The inn is also a ryokan (Japanese inn), so if you stay overnight, you can enjoy kawadoko (riverbed) for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The food is also superb!



Each dish served in a bowl of ice is a masterpiece. The restaurant is popular for its exquisite dishes that delight the atmosphere, the taste buds, and the eyes.
They are available not only for summer, but also for autumn leaves and snowy scenery. Why not spend an elegant time at Hiroya's kawadoko?

"Facility Information "
Name: Kifune Hiroya
Address: 56 Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-1112
Phone number: 075-741-2401
Hours: (Lunch) 11:00 - 14:00 (Evening) 16:00 - 19:00
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: 12,000-14,999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can enjoy a visually gorgeous and elegant lunch on a powerful kawadoko (riverbed) along the Kibune River.
URL： https://www.kibune-hiroya.com/

Your ship, Right Genta



At Uigenta, which also has a kawadoko (riverbed) on the Kibune River, you can eat in a tatami room.
You can enjoy a relaxing meal on a tasteful kawadoko while listening to the elegant sound of the river. Try our Michelin-starred dishes on the kawadoko.
The interior of the restaurant is also filled with the atmosphere of Kyoto and has a relaxed atmosphere.

Cooking like a work of art



The grilled ayu fish looks as if it is swimming in the river. The a la carte dishes are all very elegant, and it is nice to get a little bit of everything but a lot of it.
Experience the peachy atmosphere of being cut off from the world below, so cool that you can go without air conditioning even in the heated Kyoto summer. Fine cuisine served amidst the sounds of the river, the cicadas, and the rustling of the trees will taste exceptional. This is also a ryokan, so you can stay overnight.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Kifune Ugenta
Address: 76 Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-1112
Phone number: 075-741-2146
Hours: (Lunch) 11:00 - 15:00 (Evening) 17:00 - 19:00
Closed: Open every day
Budget: 10,000-14,999 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: Kawadoko (riverbed) built on the Kibune River, where you can enjoy artistic cuisine while feeling nature.
URL： http://www.ugenta.co.jp/

Da Dang Tael



Located along the Kamo River, the Daitouryo is high enough to overlook the Kamo River from above.
This is one of the most popular restaurants along the Kamo River where you can eat at a relatively reasonable price. The restaurant is highly rated for both appearance and taste, and for lunch you can enjoy fine Japanese cuisine for less than 5,000 yen.

Yuba Gozen Course is also available.



The yuba gozen is priced at a whopping 3,900 yen. Lunch is available in two versions, the Yuba Gozen and the Hamo (conger eel) Gozen (5,400 yen), both of which are a feast for the eyes and the soul.
If you like either hamo or yuba, I recommend going with someone else and sharing. The kawadoko has a little roof over it and the river makes it feel cooler!

"Store Information "
Name: Daitouryou
Address: 232-8 Nabeya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8015, Japan
Phone number: 075-221-5663
Hours of operation: October-April, weekdays 5:00-9:00 p.m.
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays (noon) 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (evening) 4:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
May and September Noryo-doko (daytime) 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (nighttime) 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
June to August 16:30 to 22:00 in Nari-bed (night)
Closed: Tuesday
Budget: (Lunch) 3,999 - 4,999 yen (Dinner) 12,000 - 14,999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Lunch of yuba and hamo (hamo conger eel) on a kawadoko (riverbed) on the Kamo River for less than 5,000 yen.
URL： http://pontocho-daitoryo.com/index.html

Ikariya Restaurant



The French restaurant Ikariya Shokudo offers an unusual Western-style kawadoko on the Kamo River.
It is called Kyomachiya Bistro, and the chefs and sommeliers who have returned from France and Italy will help you select wines and create the best marriage of food and wine.
French dishes such as cocotte soufflé fromage, confit, galantine, and many more.

The food is authentic.



Lunch courses start at 2,800 yen and are both filling and reasonably priced.
It is a popular restaurant with many repeat customers, and reservations are hard to come by because of the great view and food, so it is recommended to make a reservation as soon as possible. The staff is also said to be very handsome.
Even if you are not on a kawadoko, you have to go to Ikariya Restaurant to see the river from the window and the location is perfect!

"Store Information "
Name: Ikariya Shokudo
Address: 138-2 Saito-cho, Kiyamachi Danguribashi Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8012, Japan
Phone number: 075-276-2067
Hours: (Lunch) 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. (Evening) 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Closed: Monday
Budget: (Lunch) 3,000 - 3,999 yen (Dinner) 5,999 - 7,999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Authentic French cuisine served on the Kamo River with a sommelier's selection of wines.
URL： http://ikariya-syokudo.com/

Amore Kiyamachi



You can also experience kawadoko at a modern Japanese-style house restaurant along the Kamo River. Normally, the restaurant can be used as a terrace, and during the kawadoko season, you can experience kawadoko for a little extra money.
You can enjoy mainly southern Italian cuisine, pizzas baked in a wood-fired oven, and matching wines.

The menu is a must for Italian lovers.



If you order a course, you can enjoy both pizza and pasta. The restaurant is also happy to offer a reasonable price of 3,500 yen and up for lunch, which includes a cheerful appetizer, main dish, and dessert.
Of course, everything is delicious and you will be in the restaurant forever drinking wine. But please note that the time limit for kawadoko is 90 minutes.

"Store Information "
Name: Amore Kiyamachi
Address: 〒600-8014 161 Wazumiya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-708-7791
Hours: (Lunch) 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Evening) 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (subject to change)
Budget: (Lunch) 2,000 - 2,999 yen (Dinner) 4,000 - 4,999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: You can enjoy authentic Italian cuisine on a kawadoko (riverbed) on the Kamo River. The restaurant is a house-style restaurant in a renovated old private house, and has a great atmosphere.
URL： https://kiwa-group.co.jp/amore_kiyamachi/

Cut and Cook



Kappo Rokko is a great place to enjoy a reasonably priced lunch on a large riverbed on the Kamo River.
The 120-year-old historic building was renovated in 2019. Using plenty of Kyoto vegetables and other ingredients from Kyoto, you can enjoy a full meal with Kyoto-style side dishes and rice cooked in an earthenware pot.
We invite you to enjoy the refreshingly refreshing riverbeds.

Mini kaiseki for lunch is also available!



How about a 2,500 yen kawadoko lunch while enjoying the relaxing atmosphere of a kawadoko?
You can enjoy kawadoko at a reasonable price, with prices starting at 2,200 yen for lunch and 3,500 yen for the Shunsai Kaiseki. Kappo Rokorin's kawadoko is spacious enough for everyone to enjoy together, so even a large number of people can take their time and relax. Of course, it is a popular restaurant, so be sure to make reservations as early as possible.

"Store Information "
Name: Kappo-Roko
Address: 〒604-0923 491-6 Kamikogi-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-212-0297
Hours: (Lunch) 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (Evening) 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Budget: 4,000-5,999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: Enjoy Japanese food in a relaxed atmosphere on the riverbed, which is the widest part of the Kamo River.
URL： https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260202/26004266/

riverside cafe



Birds seem to come to visit the Kawakafé every day, which is popular as a casual riverbed.
Despite the slow atmosphere, the restaurant is open nonstop from morning to lunch, dinner to bar, and is always open.
The relaxed atmosphere and cozy terrace-like riverbeds will somehow make you feel at ease.
Food served with natural light and views of nature is also delicious.

Light meals and sweets are also available!



KAWADOKO is open from May to September, but you can eat and drink inside the restaurant, so you can enjoy it even if it is not the season for kawadoko. There are many snacks on the menu and many kinds of sweets, so it is truly a relaxing spot where you can spend time just like the flow of the river.

"Store Information "
Name: Kawakafé
Address: 〒600-8015 176-1 Minoya-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-341-0115
Hours of operation: 10:00 - midnight
Regular day off: irregular
Budget: 1,000-1,999 yen
No smoking and no eating: No smoking at all seats
Space & Facilities: A café where you can spend slow time on a riverbed of the gently flowing Kamo River.
URL： https://kawa-cafe.com/

summary

You can experience a wide variety of kawadoko, ranging from fine Japanese cuisine to Italian and French cuisine. The atmosphere of kawadoko can be completely different from that of the Kamo River or the Kibune River. Even if you don't make it your goal to visit a kawadoko, you may want to stop by at a casual café. Please feel free to take advantage of kawadoko, which is a must-experience when you come to Kyoto. There are cancellations, etc., and you may possibly be able to jump in and go.

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