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KYOTO

A secluded garden of moss, stone, and flowing water—Hakuryū-en is Kyoto’s best-kept secret for those who walk with quiet intention.
白龍園
Hakuryū-en Garden

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

A former red-brick telephone exchange turned Kyoto’s most stylish gathering space—ShinPuhKan fuses historic preservation with sleek modern design.
新風館
ShinPuhKan

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

An intimate Kyoto restaurant where Chef Tsukasa Miyashita reimagines kaiseki through inventive techniques and seasonal ingredients, offering a unique dining experience.
ひがしやま 司
Higashiyama Tsukasa

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

A refined fusion of French technique and Japanese seasonality, Ryoriya Stephan Pantel offers an intimate dining experience near Kyoto's Imperial Palace.
リョウリヤ ステファン パンテル
Ryoriya Stephan Pantel

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

A clandestine late-night yakiniku haven in Kyoto, offering meticulously curated wagyu and offal cuts in an intimate setting, accessible primarily through referrals.
深夜焼肉 だいちゃん
Shinya Yakiniku Daichan

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

An intimate Kyoto kaiseki restaurant offering a seasonal, vegetable-forward menu in a traditional townhouse setting, limited to two groups per day.
御料理 光安
Oryori Mitsuyasu

Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto

A secluded farm-to-table retreat in Kyotango where nature, tradition, and fine Japanese cuisine converge in a thoughtfully curated countryside experience.
魚菜料理 縄屋
Nawaya

Kyotango, Kyoto

One of Kyoto’s most revered kaiseki experiences, Sojiki Nakahigashi offers a tranquil journey through the seasons with every dish, served in a minimalist setting near Ginkaku-ji.
草喰 なかひがし
Sojiki Nakahigashi

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

At the fork of two rivers in northern Kyoto, Kamogawa Delta is a beloved open-air retreat where locals and travelers relax, play, and take in the gentle rhythm of the city’s natural heart.
鴨川デルタ
Kamogawa Delta

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

A World Heritage Site with over 1,100 years of history, Daigo-ji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most sacred Shingon Buddhist complexes, renowned for its ancient pagoda and serene seasonal gardens.
醍醐寺
Daigo-ji Temple

Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

A sleek, eco-conscious sanctuary in central Kyoto—GOOD NATURE STATION fuses sustainable luxury with plant-based cuisine, craft retail, and serene design.
グッドネイチャーステーション
GOOD NATURE STATION

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

A refined kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto's Nakagyo Ward, offering seasonal dishes that emphasize sustainability and the natural flavors of premium ingredients.
室町 和久傳
Muromachi Wakuden

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

An intimate Kyoto kaiseki restaurant offering seasonal dishes with a focus on charcoal grilling, providing a refined dining experience in the heart of Nakagyo Ward.
御幸町 田がわ
Gokomachi Tagawa

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

An intimate Gion restaurant where Kyoto's seasonal ingredients are enhanced through expert charcoal grilling, providing a refined kappo experience.
炭火割烹 いふき
Sumibi Kappo Ifuki

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

A refined kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto's Gion district, offering seasonal dishes with an extensive selection of sake and wine in an intimate setting.
祇園 にし
Nishi Kaiseki

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

A legendary Kyoto steakhouse specializing in rare cuts of Omi beef, offering a refined yet unpretentious dining experience for true wagyu enthusiasts.
くいしんぼー山中
Kuishinbo Yamanaka

Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto

A discreet three-star Michelin kaiseki restaurant hidden within Maruyama Park, offering a once-in-a-lifetime seasonal dining experience curated by culinary master Yoshihiro Murata.
未在
Mizai

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

A hidden gem in Kyoto’s city center, the Kyoto Orthodox Church offers a quiet space for worship and reflection, preserving the beauty of Eastern Orthodox tradition in Japan.
ハリストス正教会
Kyoto Orthodox Church

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

A tranquil Shinto shrine tucked away in southern Kyoto, Jōnangū is renowned for its harmonious gardens and seasonal floral displays, offering a spiritual retreat through the changing rhythms of nature.
城南宮
Jōnangū Shrine

Fushimi Ward, Kyoto

Situated beside Kyoto’s Umekoji Park, this modern hotel offers playful comfort, family-friendly amenities, and walkable access to cultural and nature attractions.
ザ ロイヤルパークホテル 京都梅小路
The Royal Park Hotel Kyōto Umekōji

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

A sleek, multi-use complex in central Kyoto—where fashion, food, and daily rituals meet just steps from Shijo Station.
スイナムロマチ
SUINA Muromachi

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

A precision-driven kaiseki restaurant in Gion where each dish reflects the clarity and tempo of Kyoto’s culinary discipline, led by Chef Masakatsu Sakagawa.
ぎおん 阪川
Sakagawa

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

An intimate kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto's Okazaki district, offering seasonal dishes in a serene setting designed by master carpenter Yoshiaki Nakamura.
東山 緒方
Higashiyama Ogata

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

A Michelin-starred yakitori restaurant in Kyoto, offering meticulously grilled skewers in an intimate setting, rooted in the Torishiki tradition.
鳥さき
Torisaki

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

A cozy Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in Gion, serving artfully crafted seasonal dishes in a peaceful setting.
山玄茶
Sangencha

Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

A refined kaiseki experience near Heian Shrine, Kenya blends Kyoto’s seasonal culinary tradition with a modern, intimate ambiance.
研野
Kenya

Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

An exclusive six-seat Chinese restaurant in Kyoto where every dish reflects the precision of a nationally certified chef and the soul of modern Cantonese cuisine.
中国菜 グー
Guu

Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

A peaceful shrine in suburban Kyoto, Nagaoka Tenmangu is cherished for its seasonal beauty—especially during cherry blossom and azalea blooms—making it a serene retreat from city crowds.
長岡天満宮
Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine

Nagaokakyo, Kyoto

A masterpiece of Japanese architecture and landscape design, Katsura Imperial Villa offers a rare glimpse into the refined aesthetics of the Edo period, accessible only through guided tours with advance reservation.
桂離宮
Katsura Imperial Villa

Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto

A longstanding name in Kyoto hospitality, Rihga Royal Hotel offers panoramic dining, spacious comfort, and seamless station access just minutes from Kyoto’s travel hub.
リーガロイヤルホテル京都
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

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