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Enjoy kaiseki cuisine in a Taisho-era building while overlooking a Japanese garden crafted by a master landscaper.

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A kaiseki restaurant utilizing a Japanese-style residence built in 1915. Located near the Nanzenji Temple approach, it offers a tranquil escape from the city's hustle and bustle.

Experience "Kyoto cuisine that delights the senses," using seasonal ingredients and blending traditional techniques with modern creativity. Popular for lunch is the "Lunch Kaiseki Set," which features smooth, delicious yudofu alongside Kyoto kaiseki. Evening meals are served in private rooms, providing an intimate setting perfect for celebrations like birthdays and anniversaries.

The 1,200-tsubo Japanese garden, designed by the renowned 7th-generation Jihei Ogawa, also known as "Ueji," who crafted notable national scenic spots such as Heian Shrine and Maruyama Park, is a stunning stroll garden with a pond, borrowing the Higashiyama mountains as a backdrop. The garden is not open to the public, making it an exclusive experience for restaurant guests to enjoy its seasonal beauty while dining or strolling.

Highlights

  • Located near Nanzenji Temple, offering Kyoto kaiseki cuisine.
  • Savor seasonal Kyoto dishes crafted with traditional and modern techniques.
  • Guests can enjoy strolling through the exclusive garden designed by a master landscaper.
  • The restaurant is housed in a Taisho-era residence, offering private dining rooms.

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  • Seasonal Kyoto cuisine using fresh ingredients.

    Seasonal Kyoto cuisine using fresh ingredients.

  • All dinner plans are served in private rooms.

    All dinner plans are served in private rooms.

  • Enjoy strolling through the garden designed by a renowned landscaper.

    Enjoy strolling through the garden designed by a renowned landscaper.

  • A luxurious experience in a grand Taisho-era building.

    A luxurious experience in a grand Taisho-era building.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
A

No.

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Do you serve vegetarian menus?
A

We can accommodate special requests.

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Can I get take-out?
A

Sorry, it is not available.

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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
A

Yes, it is.

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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
A

Yes, it is.

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Details

Name in Japanese
桜鶴苑
Postal Code
606-8437
Address
55 Nanzenjikusagawacho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-771-4112
Closed
Every Wednesday (If falls on a holiday, it is open)
Business Hours
Lunch: 11:00am - 3:30pm (Reservation priority)
Afternoon Tea: 1:00pm / 3:30pm (Reservation priority)
Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm (Full reservation required)
Budget
Lunch 6,000 yen, Dinner 15,000 yen
Access
7 minute walk from Keage Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
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