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13 recommended dinner anniversaries and birthdays (course) in Kyoto - hole-in-the-wall places, restaurants with beautiful night views, etc.

Many people want to spend an unusual, luxurious, and memorable time on special occasions such as anniversaries and birthdays. In this issue, we introduce recommended dinners in Kyoto to make your special day even more wonderful.
The delicious food combined with the stylish and extraordinary space and night view unique to Kyoto will surely bring a smile to your face. Please take a look at this page for reference when choosing a dinner. (TEXT/Yoshie Nishio, Yurie Sano, Yuka Miyaguchi, EDIT/Miki Tamura)

6. Overlooking the elegant scenery of Kyoto! [Anniversary Plan at Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji

Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji is located one street down from Ninenzaka. From the fourth floor of the restaurant, which blends in with the elegant Kyoto townscape, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Yasaka Pagoda and enjoy your meal while admiring the beautiful scenery of Kyoto. The French cuisine prepared using Kyoto ingredients is like a work of art. The anniversary plan, perfect for celebrations, offers two courses starting at 20,000 yen and 30,000 yen. The special anniversary dinner course includes a toast and anniversary cake. Enjoy a wonderful time that can only be experienced here.

Hiramatsu Cuisine

The dish is an example of the 20,000 yen anniversary plan. The menu varies depending on the season. Photo shows roasted lamb under saddle, which will appear as a meat dish.

Hiramatsu Interior

Anniversary Plan / 20,000 yen (with toast and anniversary cake)

Restaurant Hiramatsu Kodaiji

  • Restaurant Hiramatsu Koudaiji
  • 353 Masuya-cho, Kodaiji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 6 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui"
  • Tel. 075-533-6063
  • 17:30-22:00 (LO/19:30)

7. Authentic Italian dinner course at Cenci in a warm, stylish, and relaxed atmosphere.

[Cenci is located near Heian Shrine. Selected in the "Asia's 50 Best Restaurants in 2024" restaurant competition, you can enjoy Italian cuisine that brings out the best of the ingredients. The dinner course includes eight dishes and three desserts. The desserts are highly rated by dolce lovers and can be paired with wine or tea. Spend a relaxing time in the warm and stylish space lit by gentle light.

cenci fish dishes

The dish is an example of a dinner course priced at 21,780 yen. A plate of artistically layered baby ayu fish, suguki, and yogurt.

cenci introspection

Anniversary plan: not available (a message plate can be prepared separately)
Plate fee/No charge

CENCI

  • centimeter (esp. of cannon caliber, etc.)
  • 44-7, Entonbi-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 11 min. walk from Jingu-marutamachi Sta. of Keihan Co.
    14 min. walk from Higashiyama Subway Station
  • Tel. 075-708-5307
  • 18:00-21:30 (LO/18:30)

8. Only 12 people can enter at a time! Kyoto Meat Kappou Miyata near Kyoto Station

Kyoto Meat Kappo Miyata] is a renovated Kyoto machiya built in 1890, located in a back alley just a 9-minute walk from Kyoto Station. At the U-shaped counter arranged around the chef, diners can enjoy the combination of Kyoto meat and ingredients, as well as creative and original dishes, while watching the realistic cooking scene with their eyes and enjoying the sounds and aroma of the food. The restaurant has only 12 counter seats. An evening spent at this adult hideaway will make your special night even more wonderful.

Japanese cooking meat (esp. Japanese style)

The photo shows an example of the superb 20,000 yen course. Chateaubriand char-grilled simply with salt and black pepper

Miyata Interior view

Anniversary plan: not available (a message plate can be prepared separately)
Plate fee/No charge

Kyoto Meat Kappou Miyata

  • Kyoto-Osaka-Kyoto
  • 656 Izutsu-cho, Shinmachi-nishiiru, Kitakoji-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 9 min. walk from "Kyoto Station" of each line
  • Tel. 075-708-7087
  • 17:00-22:30

9. Michelin-starred Italian dinner in a luxurious setting [DODICI] dinner course

DODICI, located in the area in front of Kyoto City Hall where many famous restaurants are located, is a ristorante that has been awarded a Michelin star for two consecutive years since 2023. The restaurant's chef, who trained at a Michelin-starred ristorante in Italy at the age of 28, offers a variety of superb dishes based on traditional Italian cuisine, with a playful and particular touch that is distinctly Japanese and Kyoto-like. The restaurant's interior is decorated mainly in gold, silver, and dark navy, creating a luxurious atmosphere with an upscale feel. Spend a special time with your loved ones.

dodici Cuisine

The photo shows an example of the 16,500 yen dinner course. Kenken Bonito Carpaccio. A dish that feels like early summer, with Komatsuna greens dressed with fresh yuba leaves, layered with fermented tomatoes and meaty bonito, and topped with granita in ginger sauce at the end of the dish.

dodici Interior view

Anniversary plan: not available (a message plate can be prepared separately)
Plate fee/No charge

DODICI

  • doditi (Nephrops norvegicus)
  • 239, Kami Hakusan-cho, Fuyacho-Dori, Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, in front of Hakusan Shrine
  • 7 min. walk from Exit 3 of "Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae" subway station.
  • Tel. 075-221-1238
  • 18:00-22:00 (last entry/19:00)

10. Enjoy a special time in a Kyoto-like space [Anniversary Dinner at THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO] SODOH COURSE

THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO is located in Higashiyama. The elegant Japanese house in an overwhelming location is a former private residence of Takeuchi Seiho, a pioneer of modern Japanese-style painting, which has been converted into a restaurant. To make your special anniversary even more wonderful, the six-course full-course menu changes seasonally once every two months and includes dishes made with an abundance of seasonal ingredients, a glass of sparkling wine for a toast, and a birthday cake. Create an unforgettable moment in an extraordinary space surrounded by nature.

SODOH Appetizers

The photo shows an example of the [Anniversary Dinner] SODOH COURSE (with toast and whole cake) priced at 15,000 yen. Carpaccio of Tuna Carpaccio from Nagasaki Prefecture is served with orange, fennel, and South Sicilian Trapani sauce as an appetizer.

SODOH Cake

Anniversary Dinner】SODOH COURSE includes cake

THESODOHIGASHIYAMAKYOTO Interior

Anniversary Dinner] SODOH COURSE / 15,000 yen (with toast and whole cake)

THE SODOH HIGASHIYAMA KYOTO

  • The Sourdough Higashiyama Kyouto
  • 366, Yasakaue-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • 3 minutes walk from bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui"
    10 minutes walk from Keihan “Gion Shijo Station”
  • Tel. 075-541-3331
  • 17:30-22:00 (LO/20:00)
    Saturday, Sunday, Holidays 17:30-22:30 (LO/20:30)
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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