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Pontocho district: Stylish, delicious and English menus
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  • By traveltrish on January 2, 2005
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  • The Four Seasons
    The Four Seasons "Hama-chou"
    by traveltrish
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    Eating in Japan can be daunting at times as many places have only Japanese writing on the outside. Difficult to know if you will be able find something you like and then communicate it. For a more expensive dinner we found the very foreigner friendly restaurant called the Four Seasons Restaurant which is on the Sanjoyou Dori not far from the Pig and Whistle and the subway. Meals whilst not for the budget traveller were not too expensive either. The restaurant is extremely stylish and modern with sunken tables. The food was delicious. We had an English menu and an English speaking Chinese waitress who was delightful. On checking out the website of this restaurant I found other restaurants and bars that must also be run by the same people that would be worth checking out.

    We had a squid salad, (can't remember the name) that was delicious. All of the food was "Gochiso-sama deshta". Really is worth saying this if you enjoyed the meal, we found the Japanese were thrilled when I said this.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Sanjoyou Dori
  • Directions: Downtown Kyoto not far from the Pig and Whistle
  • Website: marunaka.cside3.com

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    Pontocho district: cheap yet elegant sushi- not rotating
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  • By j-san on August 24, 2005
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  • counter seats and views over the river - Kyoto
    counter seats and views over
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    by j-san
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    Kappa sushi is a Japanese rotating sushi chain, they do however also have this EXTREMELLY popular restaurant on Pontocho. There is usually a line-up on Friday or Saturday evening. We went on a weekenight however and got tables right away. There are counter seats as well as tables with views over the Kamo river. The atmosphere is very relaxing and actually a little upmarket, considering it's connection to that tacky rotating-chain... The sushi is prepared before your eyes of course and very fresh and delicious, . It's double the cost of most rotating sushi, ie. 100Yen for one piece instead of two, but cheaper than other sushi restaurants.

    Chuu-toro.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Pontocho
  • Phone: 075-213-4777
  • Directions: On the east side of Pontocho, one street south of Sanjo, along the Kamo-river. Open 5pm to midnight.
  • Website: http://www.suishin.co.jp/kappa/map.htm

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    Pontocho district: Ponto-Cho street (restaurant street)
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  • By AyurinHiro on March 22, 2003
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  • Ponto-Cho street (restaurant street) - Kyoto
    Ponto-Cho street (restaurant
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    by AyurinHiro
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    There are a lot of restaurants along this Ponto-Cho narrow narrow street! This street is running along with Kamo-gawa river and in summer,some of them offer riverside open air terrace! You'll find not only Japanese restaurant but also some French, Italian,Chinese etc.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Address: just near from Shijo-Kawaramachi,Kyoto city
  • Directions: just near from Shijo-Kawaramachi,Kyoto city

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    Pontocho district: Ponto-cho's terraces - the place for sushi!
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  • Updated By Pixiekatten on February 9, 2007
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  • Ponto-cho sake sashimi - Kyoto
    Ponto-cho sake sashimi
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    If you're up for sushi and feel like trying it a bit more exclusive than a conveyor belt, head for Ponto-cho and have a set meal at one of the terraces. Classy and a treat for the tastebuds! If you dont feel like a set meal and paying extra for sitting on the terrace the food is just as good indoors. Ask to sit at the counter to see the chefs in action!

  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: US$31-40    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Parallel to the Kamo-river
  • Directions: The closest bus stop to Pontocho is Shijo Kawaramachi, which is served by ten bus lines, including lines 17 and 205 from Kyoto Station. The closest train stations are Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Line and Shijo Station on the Keihan Line.

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    Pontocho district: Dinner at the Kamo River. ...
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  • By asantetravel on September 8, 2002
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  • Dinner at the Kamo River. This used to be the place to be, after dinner the older generations would have a bath then heard out to the river to relax. Now, many young musicians, young couples, and families hang out here. One afternoon, I stopped at Starbucks and picked up a carrot sandwich and carmel frapp. then headed to the river. I had a great dinner with the breeze, a guitarist behind me, and the sounds of children laughing as they crossed the river on stones. If you have enough time – try one of the restaurants there too!

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    Pontocho district: Izakaya - Japanese pub
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  • Updated By j-san on February 5, 2003
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  • my favorite Pontocho Izakaya - Kyoto
    my favorite Pontocho Izakaya
    by j-san
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    An Izakaya - a Japanese pub. This particular one is rather affordable (most dishes 500Yen) in spite of being located on Ponto-cho. The servings are small and usually things like fried eggplant or chicken satays, ordered to go with your beer.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Directions: Pontocho just north of Shijo street. Eastern side. Look for the big red lanterns.

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    Pontocho district: Great food at great price
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  • By baldmike on December 20, 2005
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  • Pontocho district - Kyoto
    by baldmike
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    Ippin ryori (one piece) menu, small meals that are about the size of appetizers. Gives you opportunity to try many different dishes without getting full on any single item.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Price: US$21-30    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: parallel to the Kamo-river
  • Directions: 400-500 meters north of the Shijo-dori entrance to Pontocho

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    Pontocho district: Atmospheric dining on Pontocho-dori.
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  • By worldkiwi on April 27, 2006
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  • Inside Ponto Izakaya, Kyoto. - Kyoto
    Inside Ponto Izakaya, Kyoto.
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    In 2006, I was very lucky to be taken to an eatery on Pontocho-dori in Kyoto by Japanese hosts. The restaurant/bar I went to was called Ponto. It was an Izakaya style restaurant. More like a tapas bar, than a restaurant, the place was brilliant! A bar surrounded a cooking area, dominated by a hot plate. Dishes were ordered by my host that included succulent sashimi, sizzling beef balls, vegetable dishes, and tofu dishes. Beer, sake and other Japanese beverages were available. The place had a few tables next to windows overlooking the river. The bar/counter was the best place to sit and feel like a local though!

    I enjoyed everything I had. In true Japanese fashion (it seems), lots of small plates of different types of food made up the meal and were shared by the whole party.

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: more expensive than average
  • Address: Parallel to the Kamo-river.
  • Directions: Just ask a local for Pontocho-dori if you can't find it.

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    Pontocho district: Coco-de-E-ca
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  • Updated By GNBlue on November 2, 2005
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  • Pontocho district - Kyoto
    by GNBlue
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    the hiding place of stylish local girls:-x We can eat orthodox Italian foods at modern interior dining Ponto-cho "New to-yo kaikan1F(2F)" Open 17:30~24:00

    prefixd coase 4000yen~

  • Theme: Italian
  • Price: US$41 and up    » Currency Converter
  • Address: 180-2 zaimoku-cho 2sanjo kudaru ponto- cho s,t
  • Phone: 075-211-7297
  • Directions: across the "PONTO-Cho kabu renjoh"

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    Pontocho district: For the romantic among you...
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  • By ChuckG on July 18, 2003
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  • Many couples along the river ! - Kyoto
    Many couples along the
    river !
    by ChuckG
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    Along the Kamo river, restaurants are lined up with open air terrasse. The atmosphere is quiet and there is a good variety of food.

    I tried a Sushi and sashimi place

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  • Theme: Japanese/Sushi
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Along Karawamachi dori

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