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 The Four Seasons "Hama-chou" by traveltrish
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. Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Sanjoyou DoriDirections: Downtown Kyoto not far from the Pig and WhistleWebsite: marunaka.cside3.com
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 counter seats and views over
the river by j-san
Chuu-toro. Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: PontochoPhone: 075-213-4777Directions: 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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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/SushiPrice: US$31-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Parallel to the Kamo-riverDirections: 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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I had been doing lots of research on where to go for the traditional kaiseiki cuisine before my trip to Japan. Originally, I planned to stay in a ryokan in Hakone overnight for the onsen and having kaiseki dinner and breakfast in the room, but plan changed and I was pleased to find out that Kyoto was famous for kaiseiki! Kyo-machiya Suishin was recommended by a local travel magazine and we were not disappointed. Basically, kaiseiki is a little bit like the Chinese traditional banquet, both includes 8-10 courses of dish, the different is Chinese banquet dishes are bigger and are to be shared whereas kaiseiki is dainty and served per person.
Kyo-machiya Suishin is located approximately 15 minutes walk down from the entrance of Pontocho. As you know, there are plenty of restaurants in Pontocho. I was glad I did my research otherwise I would not have a clue where to go. Most restaurants in Pontocho would have a menu outside the restaurant so you can compare the prices. We were exhausted walking all day and just wanted to sit down somewhere we wouldn’t be disappointed, but there were so many choices, so I couldn’t believe my luck when I saw a door curtain with Kyo-machinya Suishin’s Japanese characters on it! Honestly, I didn’t expect to find the restaurant even though I have their address as you know their street numbers are so complicated.
See Part 2... Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: parallel to the Kamo-riverPhone: 075 221 8596Directions: Walk towards the end of Potocho for 15 minutes, it's on your left.Website: www.suishin.co.jp
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 Ponto-Cho street (restaurant
street) by AyurinHiro
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. Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiAddress: just near from Shijo-Kawaramachi,Kyoto cityDirections: just near from Shijo-Kawaramachi,Kyoto city
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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. Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Parallel to the Kamo-river.Directions: Just ask a local for Pontocho-dori if you can't find it.
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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! Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 by baldmikeLeave a Comment Theme: OtherPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: parallel to the Kamo-riverDirections: 400-500 meters north of the Shijo-dori entrance to Pontocho
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 by GNBlue
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: ItalianPrice: US$41 and up » Currency ConverterAddress: 180-2 zaimoku-cho 2sanjo kudaru ponto- cho s,tPhone: 075-211-7297Directions: across the "PONTO-Cho kabu renjoh"
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 Many couples along the
river ! by ChuckG
I tried a Sushi and sashimi place Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Along Karawamachi dori
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