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Gion Festival Gourmet Special

[2022] Enjoy Yoiyama to the fullest! 16 limited edition gourmet specialties of Kyoto's Gion Festival

The Gion Festival, Kyoto's big summer event, will return in 2022 for the first time in three years with a procession and stalls! In Yoiyama, many restaurants will offer limited menus of exquisite gourmet foods that can only be enjoyed at this time.
The first festival is a pedestrian zone, and the second festival is the post festival, where Takayama makes a full-fledged comeback after a 196-year absence. Both events are not to be missed.
Now, let's go out to the Gion Festival with a gourmet map in hand!

Gion Festival Yoiyama period/
July 14-16 *Pedestrian paradise on July 15 and 16
July 21-23

6. [Beefsteak served at a food stall by Karasuuma Kyoto Hotel

Located in Shijo-Karasuma, the heart of Kyoto, the hotel has excellent access to Nishiki Market and the Gion area, all within walking distance. During the Gion Festival, a food stall will be set up in front of the hotel. Visitors can casually enjoy the hotel's delicacies at the stall, such as beef steaks grilled in front of their eyes by a chef and spicy Szechuan-style mapo doufu (bean curd).

Sales Menu/
Steak bowl: 1,300 yen
Beef Steak 1100yen
Szechuan-style mabo tofu bowl, edamame and draft beer set, 800 yen each
Freshly fried croquettes and ice cream 200 yen each
Cocktails (7 kinds), draft beer 500 yen each, canned beer 400 yen, soft drinks 200 yen, etc.
Date and time of sale / Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 18:00-22:00
Sales location / In front of Karasuma Kyoto Hotel

Karasuuma Kyoto Hotel

  • Karasuma Kyoto Hotel
  • 652 Nicho-Hanshiki-cho, Shijo-sagaru, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 1 minute walk from "Karasuma" station on the Hankyu line and "Shijo" station on the subway line
  • Tel. 075-371-0111
  • https://www.hotel.kyoto/karasuma/

7. The delicious dumplings of a popular bar [gyoza and stewed dumplings

Passing through the noren curtain on the first floor of SUINA Muromachi in Karasuma, you will find a large U-shaped counter reminiscent of a popular bar. The stewed dishes stewed in a large pot and juicy bite-sized grilled gyoza are perfect for a quick drink. Gion Matsuri, the restaurant sells gyoza and curry, its signature dishes. Enjoy the easy-to-eat bar food.

Dumplings and stewed dumplings

Sales Menu/
Gyoza (dumpling) 500 yen
Curry 500 yen
Shaved ice 300 yen
Date and time of sale: July 15 (Fri.) and 16 (Sat.), 11:00 - 21:30
Sales location: In front of the store and inside the store

dumplings and stew

  • Gyoza and smile
  • 1F SUINA Muromachi, 78 Hakodani-hoko-cho, Shijo-dori Muromachi Higashi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoMAP
  • Directly connected to Exit 26 of Hankyu Karasuma Station
  • Tel.075-341-2531
  • 11:00-15:00 (LO/14:30), 17:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
    Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 11:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
  • https://www.instagram.com/gyoza_nikomi/

8. [SEKAIYA's homemade roast beef burger

An Italian restaurant where you can enjoy course meals that incorporate an abundance of seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy charcoal-grilled spare ribs, rare steaks, and seasonal vegetables along with a wide variety of drinks. For the Gion Festival, the roast beef burger with horseradish sour cream sauce will be served. The refreshing aroma of wasabi enhances the flavor of the red meat.

SEKAIYA hamburger

Sales Menu/
Homemade Roast Beef Burger 700 yen
Manager's homemade curry and rice: 500 yen
Standard fried chicken and sweet and spicy ponzu fried chicken are 500 yen each.
Draft beer and lemon shochu-hai are 500 yen each.
Date and time of sale: July 15 (Fri.) and 16 (Sat.) 14:00 - 23:00
Sales location / In front of the store

SEKAIYA

  • sequaya
  • 301-1 Uradeyama-cho, Nishikikoji-dori Muro-machi Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto MAP
  • 3 minutes walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station
  • Tel. 075-257-3447
  • 17:00 - 24:00 (LO / 23:00)
  • https://www.instagram.com/sekaiyanittoooo/

9. Handmade dumplings wrapped with flavor and love

Since its establishment, its signature dish has been sui-gyoza, which is popular for its soft and chewy skin and the gentle flavor of the bean paste. In 2021, they opened a take-out shop, "Hand Wrapping Studio Rakuzenro," near the main store. During the Gion Festival, both restaurants will sell a variety of food items for 500 yen each. Enjoy Chinese dishes such as dumplings, shrimp yaki-sai, and xiaolongbao that are perfect for eating on the go.

Rakusenro

Sales Menu/
Dumplings, grilled dumplings, steamed shrimp dumplings, shrimp yakisai, xiaolongbao, karaage, and sesame dumplings: 500 yen each
Draft beer and Mio: 500 yen each
The Lemon Craft 400 yen
Soft drinks 200 yen
Date and time of sale: Friday, July 15 and Saturday, July 16, 18:00-23:00
Sales location / Store terrace

Rakusenro

  • Rakusenro
  • 1F Toyomoto Bldg. 37, Shijo-sagaru, Higashinotoin-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto MAP
  • 1 minute walk from Hankyu Karasuma Station
  • Tel. 075-351-4900
  • 11:30-14:30, 17:30-22:00
  • https://www.rakusenroh.jp/

10. The aroma of sansho (Japanese pepper) stimulates the appetite.

The homemade noodles, which are made every morning using a proprietary process, are characterized by their strong texture and wheat flavor. The chilled chilled ramen noodles, available only during the summer season, are a perfect combination of meat miso with a hint of sansho (Japanese pepper) and sweet sesame-based soup. Be sure to try this limited menu item from a popular ramen restaurant.

Yuko's chilled noodles

Menu/Cold noodle soup 1,000 yen
Date and time of sale / July 15 (Fri.) and 16 (Sat.), 17:30-22:00 (In the store, it will be offered until around September)
Sales location / In front of the store

Noodle Shop Yuhkoh

  • having a clear advantage over other people
  • 588, Bano-cho, Karasuma Nishiiru, Anekoji-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan MAP
  • 1 minute walk from Subway Karasuma Oike Station
  • Tel. 075-256-3434
  • 11:00-15:00, 17:30-22:00
  • https://yukou-kiyo.com/
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
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