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Leaf August 2016
Kyoto Kawayuka 113 houses

June 25, 2016 Release.

Kawayuka, or riverbeds, bring coolness to the hot and humid summer in Kyoto. This month's issue introduces 113 kawadoko restaurants along the Kamo River and in Kibune, Takao, and other areas. You can choose from casual izakaya (Japanese-style pubs), Italian, Chinese, and Japanese cuisine, or you can select a kawadoko from a variety of seating options, such as tatami rooms and tables, to suit your needs. Enjoy Kyoto's unique experience to your heart's content.

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        113 kawadoko in Kyoto, Japan.
         
        Kamogawa Noryokoko MAP
        The latest information on kawadoko (riverbeds)
        Elegant table seating and wine on a riverbed
        Special Occasions: Kawayuka (riverbed) for a few couples only
        Kawayuka, an architecturally beautiful riverbed that preserves the traditions of Kyoto
        Visit a famous restaurant you've always wanted to visit at least once!
        ... Tell me about it! KAWADOKO Q & A Q: What do you recommend for my first kawadoko?
        Q: Tell me about a course that costs around 3,000 yen!
        Q: Are there any riverbeds where I can eat Japanese food at a table?
        Q: I want to have a party with a large group!
        Japanese Cuisine for Adults
        Hot pots to eat even when it's hot
        International cuisine for summer
        Feel free to come to our izakaya for adults!
        Taste the Luxury Meat
        Today's Bar & Cafe in Style
        A little further afield, to Kibune, today's back seat of the city.
        To Kiyotaki River in search of coolness, Kaohsiung in the fresh green
        Suburban Kawayuka (riverbeds) that immerse you in a resort-like atmosphere
    • Interview with Director Kazuya Shiraishi and Go Ayano
    • Interview with Somegoro Ichikawa
    • Interview with Bunichi Hamanaka
    • 15 new restaurants in Kyoto and Shiga
    • Interview with Taro Hakase
    • Interview with Barley Kadowaki

First kawadoko feature in two years. The coverage of the event, which was full of notable stores, is as followshere

 

There was an error in the textual content of the August 2016 issue of Leaf magazine, August 2016, p. 59, regarding the content of the Wisteria House. We respectfully correct the error and sincerely apologize for any inconvenience it may have caused to our readers and other concerned parties.

■ Correction
The Noryokko course includes a choice of either freshly fried tempura or assorted skewers.
→The Noryokudoko course is only available with hamo tempura.

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