
2025] Autumn in Kyoto from September to November, the season of appetite!
Introducing popular lunches that can be easily enjoyed around Arashiyama, one of the most popular sightseeing spots in Kyoto! All of the restaurants are within walking distance from JR Saga-Arashiyama Station, so you can enjoy a delicious meal before going sightseeing, or enjoy lunch in between trips. From the hottest restaurants to long-established establishments, from fashionable cafes to Japanese cuisine, find your favorite lunch according to the occasion.

Pick up recommended lunches that can be enjoyed around Kawaramachi, such as hearty lunches and colorful plate lunches

Introducing popular Japanese lunches that can be enjoyed casually in town, mainly in the Kyoto Station, Kawaramachi, and Karasuma areas, which are the center of Kyoto!
Watarizuki-zen 2,160 yen. Includes half zaru soba, half yuba oroshi soba (cold or hot), a small tempura bowl, and buckwheat malt pickles.
(No opening hours during the high season in spring and fall)
Reservations not accepted
Wagyu beef thigh steak-jyu with yudofu for 4,510 yen. Steaks are also available in loin and sirloin, both of which go great with Kyoto-style silken yudofu.
Hole time / Relatively uncrowded after 14:00
Reservations not accepted
Tai chazuke gozen (set meal with sea bream sashimi, Kyoto vegetables, a dish of sea bream, rice, pickles, and rice cake): 2,880 yen
Hole time / Avoid the peak time of 12:00 p.m.
Reservations / 11:00 only, reservations accepted for 4 or more people only
Hanaraya handmade hot pot for 3,300 yen. Includes yuba shabu tofu hot pot made by yourself, cooking box Hanaraya, seasonal tempura, and rice.
Hole time / Avoid peak time around 1:00 p.m.
Reservations / Reservations are possible (reservations are best during the spring and fall tourist seasons).
There is only one menu, Gyatei Gozen (2,800 yen). White rice can be changed to a yuba rice bowl mini for +400 yen or a yuba and beef shigureni rice bowl mini for +800 yen.
Hole time / around 13:30-14:30
Reservations not accepted
Tofu Pasta Lunch Set includes bread, salad, and drink for 1,730 yen. First enjoy the special tofu and pasta respectively, then mix the pasta and tofu together at the end of the meal!
Hole time / right after opening or after 4:00 p.m. (no hole time during high season in fall)
Reservations/ Reservations possible (reservations may not be possible during peak season after October)
Carbonara with brown buckwheat noodles served only at lunch time, 1500 yen. 1850 yen with drink.
Hole time / Morning
Reservations not accepted
One soup and five vegetables for 3,800 yen. The menu varies depending on the season. A separate garden admission fee of 500 yen is required.
Reservations: Reservations required at least 2 days in advance *Reservations required at least 3 days in advance and for a minimum of 2 persons depending on the menu. For details, please contactOfficial siteConfirmation of
Mozzarella lover's Bolognese: 1,350 yen. Mozzarella cheese goes well with the flavorful sauce made with Japanese ground beef.
Hole time / 10:00-12:00, after 16:00
Reservations not accepted
Today's recommended lunch 1,700 yen. Choice of vegan or chicken main. Healthy set includes salad, 2 kinds of cocottes, rice, miso soup, mini smoothies, homemade pickles, and rooibos tea.
Hole time / Avoid 12:00-14:00 is recommended.
Reservations / Reservations are better when there are food restrictions or more than 5 people.
The 4,400 yen yudofu set meal features yudofu served in a richly flavored earthenware pot. On the other hand, hot dishes, fried dishes, and kobachi (small bowls of cooked food) are served sparingly, allowing you to enjoy Kyoto-style dishes little by little in a greedy way!
Hole time / Avoid 12:00-14:00 is recommended.
Reservations/Yudofu set menus are only available for groups of 6 or more.
Blanty set (pine): 3,500 yen. The gorgeous presentation will lift your spirits. They will provide you with a bag to take home, so if you are worried about whether or not you will be able to finish your meal, you are welcome to try it!
Reservations not accepted
Sea bream shabu and 16-color tempura set for 4,180 yen. Seasonal tempura changes depending on the season, so visit seasonally!
Reservations/ Complete reservations are required. Reservations can be made through the website up to the day before the event. Same-day reservations are accepted by phone only.
A bowl of rice topped with bluefin tuna and Hokkaido salmon roe is 2200 yen (with miso soup). Also popular is the "yobari donburi" (bowl of rice topped with tempura prawns, Japanese black beef, and a fluffy egg) for 1,870 yen.
Hole time / Just after opening at 11:30 - around 12:00
Reservations / Reservations can be made until 12:00
Wagyu cutlet sandwich, 1,850 yen. Special blend 600 yen, served with the intention of "just having a good cup of coffee," is addictive with its bitterness and richness behind the clear taste.
Reservations / Reservations available only on weekdays
Omakase Course A from 3000 yen. The photo shows a stewed hamburger steak, your choice of main course. Salad, soup and rice are included.
Reservations/full reservations required
An example of a lunch course of 8,500 yen (not including tax). The photo shows one of the main courses, Casarecchia, with clams, green asparagus and pistachios. Both menus are beautiful, delicate, and artistic dishes.
Hole time / No *If there is space available on the day, you will be guided, but it is difficult to use without a reservation.
Reservations / Reservations are best (usually at least 3 days in advance, but as early as possible in November and at the end of March and beginning of April is recommended).
Our lunchtime recommendation is the Kyo-chirashi (Kyoto-style chirashi) for 2,000 yen. The sumptuous chirashi is decorated with sea bream, grilled conger eel, shrimp, etc., and the aroma of red perilla is very appetizing.
Hole time / Avoid 12:00-14:00 is recommended.
Reservations / Reservations are better from 12:00 to 17:00, reservations are required from 17:00
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