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A restaurant with a view of cherry blossoms 2025

[Latest in 2025] Let's enjoy spring! 13 restaurants with a view of cherry blossoms in Kyoto

If you are visiting Kyoto in spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, we recommend that you spend a relaxing time at a "restaurant with a view of the cherry blossoms. The restaurants introduced here are all close to cherry blossom viewing spots loved by both tourists and locals, such as along the Takasegawa River, Okazaki, and Philosopher's Path. While enjoying delicious food and the stylish atmosphere of the restaurants, you can fully enjoy the cherry blossom viewing mood in a beautiful situation that is only available in spring. (TEXT/Saori Yoshikawa, EDIT/Moe Sawamura)

6. [Wagyu Yakiniku Toku offers high quality yakiniku with a view of cherry blossoms in Gion.

A yakiniku restaurant in Gion where you can enjoy the view of cherry blossoms in full bloom in spring and autumn leaves in fall. We recommend the famous sukiyaki (top quality sirloin) served with Kyoto brand eggs or the Hanasaki Yakiniku (grilled meat). Enjoy the cherry blossoms in full bloom and the elegant atmosphere of the Gion district in the restaurant that resembles an adult hideaway. (*Seats cannot be reserved during the cherry blossom season.)

Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Toku Rib roast

Rib roast cut into pieces: 1980 yen

Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Toku Interior

Wagyu Beef Yakiniku Toku

  • Japanese beef and pork specialties
  • 2.3F, 26 Benzaiten-cho, Shinmonzen-gomeru, Yamato-oji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 3 minutes walk from Exit 2 of "Sanjo Station" of Keihan
  • Tel. 075-525-6006

7. Enjoy an elegant moment at Kurio Takasegawa overlooking the cherry blossoms / Shijo Kawaramachi

A dining bar offering a variety of dishes using seasonal ingredients. In addition to the famous Negi-Yuzu Zosui (leek and yuzu porridge), which is made with plenty of leeks and yuzu, the earthenware tofu is also recommended. The view of cherry blossoms in full bloom from the windows along the Takase River will make you sigh.

Kurio Takasegawa Cuisine

The famous leek-yuzu zosui is 1375 yen (order from 2 persons). Whole yuzu is added in the fall and winter, and green yuzu in the summer.

Takasegawa, Kurio

Takasegawa, Kurio

  • Hurio Takasegawa
  • 237-1 Funato-cho, Kawaramachi-Sagaru, Shijo-Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
  • 3 minutes walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" Exit 2B
    5 min. walk from Exit 3 of Gion-Shijo Station, Keihan
  • Tel. 075-344-2299

8. [Second House Higashinotoin] Watching the cherry blossoms turn pink from a large window on the second floor / Karasuma

This spaghetti and cake store has been watching over the daily lives of Kyotoites for about 45 years. The Higashinotoin store has the largest space among the seven stores in the chain, and consists of two floors that make the most of the machiya (townhouse) structure. In spring, the large windows on the second floor offer a view of cherry blossoms turning pale pink. Popular cakes are also available in the coffee shop on the first floor.

Second House Second Tomato Sauce

Popular second tomato carbonara for 1,350 yen. Ingredients such as bacon, green peppers, and tomatoes are topped with original tomato sauce. Finished with an egg to bind the trinity.

Second House Higashinotoin

Second House Higashinotoin

  • Second House Higashino Tointen
  • Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Nakagyo Ward, Higashinotoin-dori Rokkakushitaru Misayamacho
  • 7 minutes walk from Exit 18 of "Karasuma" station on Hankyu line
  • Tel.075-241-2323

9. Enjoy tea time on the terrace where cherry petals are dancing [cafe Mercredi] / Ginkakuji area

The cherry blossoms seen from the window are so beautiful that the café opened with the idea of creating a place to serve sweets and lunch while enjoying this view. We recommend that you enjoy the view of Philosopher's Path through the window or feel the spring breeze on the terrace. A special spring menu item is the New York cheesecake made with Hokkaido cream cheese and mascarpone. The luxurious use of domestic sour cream gives the cake a rich and smooth texture. (*Spring special hours are subject to change. Check Instagram for details.)

cafe mercredi cake

New York Cheesecake with Hokkaido Cream Cheese & Mascarpone (with drink) 1,800 yen. The fruity acidity of raspberries and strawberries x the richness of the cheese make this an excellent dish!

cafe mercredi spring terrace

cafe Mercredi

  • Cafe Mercredi
  • 86 Kaminamida-cho, Jodoji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 7 minutes walk from bus stop "Jodoji"
  • Tel.075-771-5541

10. 桜の名所に店を構える[SEction D'or(セクション ドール)]で優雅なひとときを/岡崎

[SEction D'or is a restaurant specializing in tandoori chicken located near Heian Shrine. The tandoori chicken is steamed in a steam oven, and as the name of the restaurant means "golden ratio" in French, it is a dish that has a perfect balance of cooking conditions and flavors.

SEction D'or's Tandoori Chicken

The best tandoori chicken for 2,700 yen. One plate with a hearty chicken, large grilled vegetables, and our special bread.

SEction D'or

  • Section Dolls
  • 1F M&M's APARTMENT, 84-1 Okazaki Nishitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 2 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Higashiyama Nijo/Okazaki Koenguchi"
    12 min. walk from Exit 2 of Higashiyama Subway Station
  • Tel. 075-752-2249
  • Reservation required
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