I don't want to tell anyone! Recommended restaurants in Kyoto that you can't go to without making a reservation.

If you come to Kyoto, you want to treat yourself or your loved ones to something "special" that you cannot have anytime soon.

In such cases, I recommend these restaurants, which are very popular among food bloggers and by word of mouth, and reservations are a must.

Therefore, we would like to introduce five recommended restaurants in Kyoto that you must make reservations for and don't want to tell anyone about.
When you visit the restaurant, please make a reservation in advance before you come.

1. Kyoto Kamigamo Restaurant Akiyama

○Features

Located in a quiet residential area of Kamigamo is "Kyo Kamigamo Restaurant Akiyama.
They renovated an over 80 year old house and created a restaurant with an atmosphere that matches the streets of Kyoto.
The atmosphere is somewhat contemporary, with a sunken hearth and okudo-san, as well as a counter.
This is a place to see and enjoy luxurious gastronomy by reservation only.
The dishes are prepared by the owner, Mr. Akiyama, who honed his skills at Kitcho.
The number of items and the appearance of the restaurant are probably the best in the world.
The menu is varied, but the most popular dishes are sashimi made from mackerel, octopus, sea bass, squid, and other fish, as well as dishes using local vegetables.

○Word of mouth

The chef, Mr. Akiyama, gives a friendly and heartwarming talk. The food is even more delicious.
There is also a sunken hearth. There is a wide variety of sake, rice, and other dishes on the menu, and it is good that the menu varies depending on the day of your visit.
The warm hospitality of the restaurant is very welcoming. The local vegetables are delicious and the atmosphere of the Japanese space is to my liking. The seasonal vegetables are hearty and delicious.
Reservations are required for this restaurant. You can eat your meal at the counter. Omakase and lunch are available, and I would like to come back.
The vegetables are abundantly available. The taste is also excellent. It is said that reservations are hard to come by, so be sure to make your reservations early.

Address

58 Kamigamo Okamoto-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 15 minutes walk from Kitayama Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line

Recommended restaurants in Kyoto that you can't visit without making a reservation2.

○Features

The "Urushi no Hone" main restaurant is located near Sanjo Station.
This place has been loved by many since its establishment.
Homemade Tofu
Rich beef stew
The menu also includes many other dishes made with the utmost care and sincerity.
Although the restaurant is in the Japanese izakaya genre, you will be able to spend your time in a quaint Japanese atmosphere sitting on a tatami in a space with a view of the Kamo River from the restaurant.
We also offer sake and wine, so we recommend you to treat yourself or spend a moment with your loved ones.
Reservations are required here and cannot be taken at any time.
If you want to enjoy Obanzai and drink sake while savoring the atmosphere of Kyoto, this is a must-see! or if you want to enjoy Kyoto's atmosphere while having a drink, this is a must-see.

○Word of mouth

You can enjoy the scenery of Kyoto in a modern Japanese style! You can also see the Kamo River and be healed.
The food is delicious! Loved the potato salad, prawns and potatoes with yuba bean paste, etc!
If you want to feel the Kyoto style in an izakaya, this is the place to go. It is located behind Kawaramachi and has a relaxed atmosphere.
They use seasonal ingredients and offer creative cuisine. The panoramic view of the Kamo River is relaxing.
It was popular, but the number of people allowed in was fixed, so it didn't feel crowded and the atmosphere was relaxed.

Address

137-12 Wakamatsu-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 5 minutes walk from Sanjo Station on the Keihan Main Line

○ Homepage

https://www.ushinohone.com/

3. Recommended restaurants in Kyoto that you must make a reservation to visit.

○Features

Located at the end of a narrow alley in Pontocho is Yoshiya.
The restaurant has a history of 60 years, and mainly serves a la carte dishes and kamameshi (rice cooked in a pot), as well as omakase, a la carte dishes, and courses featuring ingredients from the mountains, the sea, and Kyoto's seasonal produce.
Enjoy a variety of dishes such as eggplant with sesame paste, sashimi, saikyo-yaki, duck roast, etc.

○Word of mouth

Saw this in a magazine and visited. This is delicious. Came at night and the atmosphere was very nice. I enjoyed the Japanese style food.
Located in a narrow alley. Yosiya is located on a cobblestone street and has a nice atmosphere. The duck manju and dashimaki tamago (rolled egg) are delicious.
The food is authentic, despite being in a traditional folk house, and you can't go wrong with anything at this old restaurant that has been in business for 60 years.
I can see why they are loved by the locals. I can see why reservations are a must.
It is a typical Kyoto delicacy. If you walk along the cobblestone pavement, you will feel the atmosphere of Kyoto! You can feel the atmosphere of "Kyoto!

Address

188 Zaimoku-cho, Sanjo-sagaru, Ponto-cho Dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

About 8 minutes from Hankyu "Kawaramachi" station

4. Nakamuraya Sukeroku Sushi Specialty Restaurant

○Features

Nakamuraya Sukeroku Sushi Specialty Restaurant is located in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto.
The restaurant uses only locally produced vinegar and soy sauce in Kyoto, and uses only vegetarian products.
Bite-sized inari sushi is popular and features a modest vinegar flavor and a hint of sweetness.
Kappa-maki and Sawan-maki are also loved by people of all ages, and the restaurant is purveyed by the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine office.

○Word of mouth

The small rice balls and the thin rolls of cucumber and sawan (a type of herb) are delicious. I had only made a reservation.
The taste of the fine rolls and rice cake is irresistible. It was the most delicious of all the foods we ate.
My parents love it. We are always happy to have Inari Sushi and Sukeroku Sushi here.
I'm glad I made a reservation. The food is delicious, as the restaurant is purveyed by the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine office.
It is a hidden place that would not be recognizable without the sign. Visited because it was introduced on TV. Very satisfied with the taste.

Address

145 Tanaka-oigimachi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 8 minutes walk from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan and Eizan Railway lines

○ Homepage

https://nakamurayasukeroku.com/

5. Kyoto's best restaurant you can't go to without making a reservation.

○Features

Eda Lu Eda Lu Hitoshina is reputed for its authentic cuisine at a price that makes it possible to visit casually.
The restaurant is popular not only with Japanese customers but also with tourists from all over the world, and the dishes served on elegant tableware overlooking the Takase River are truly creative Japanese cuisine.
There are several counter seats in the Japanese-style restaurant, which has a simple and relaxed atmosphere.
The courses change monthly, so you can enjoy a fresh taste each time you visit, and the dishes are prepared with the freshest seasonal ingredients.

○Word of mouth

The food is well seasoned and everyone seems to like it. Everything, including the rape blossoms and funa no tsukuri, is crunchy and tasty, yet reasonably priced. I would like to come again.
There were many foreign tourists. Reasonable, but reservations would be essential.
I visited this restaurant because it was a Japanese restaurant. The white fish tempura, egg tofu, firefly squid and cherry salmon sashimi were excellent.
Located on the banks of the Takase River, it looks and tastes delightful.
Kappo Restaurant is located in Kiyomizu Gojo. The course menu changes monthly, so you will never get tired of it.

Address

420-7, Nishikiyacho Matsubara Shimonanba, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

How to access

Approximately 5 minutes walk from "Kiyomizu Gojo Station" of Keihan

■ Summary

How was it?
In this issue, we have introduced some recommended restaurants in Kyoto where reservations are a must.
We hope you will enjoy the Kyoto atmosphere and try our delicious food.