Located in central Kyoto with its machiya traditional houses and venerable Japanese inns, Yoshikawa Inn opened as a ryokan more than 50 years ago and has the largest garden I've seen in downtown Kyoto. It's famous for its tempura kaiseki cuisine, served to guests staying at the inn but also available to 12 lucky diners at its tempura counter, where they can watch the chefs prepare deep-fried morsels made with the freshest seasonal ingredients. For a splurge, you can also dine in a private tatami room with views of the garden (lit at night), though you'll pay more for the privilege. Needless to say, reservations are required no matter where you'd like to dine.
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Tempura Yoshikawa
Tominokoji Dori, Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku
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Neighborhood
Central Kyoto
Hours
Mon–Sat 11am–2pm and 5–8:30pm (last order)
Transportation
Subway: Karasuma Oike Station (6 min.)
Phone
075/221-5544
Prices
Tempura counter set dinners ¥6,000–¥10,000, set lunches ¥3,000–¥4,000; private room set dinners ¥12,000–¥20,000, set lunches ¥8,000–¥12,000
Cuisine Type
Tempura
Web site
Tempura Yoshikawa

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Tominokoji Dori, Oike-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku KyotoNote: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.