About Kyoto Garden Restaurant and Ryokan
Kyoto, the location of Yachiyo , is a city of history, formerly called Miyako and the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868. Even to this day, Kyoto still retains the charm and traditions of the past with many historical monuments, ancient temples and shrines. Kyoto is considered the foremost place to travel in Japan, and if you have only one chance to visit Japan make a pilgrimage to Kyoto.
The Yachiyo Ryokan began as a restaurant and is still respected as an exclusive restaurant serving the traditional Kyoto style of dining. Our restaurant, called Ryotei Yachiyo (Dining & Garden Yachiyo) is right next to our ryokan, and serves seasonal Kaiseki lunches, and especially Tofu dishes, a special food originating from the Nanzenji Temple.
The menus are seasonal and the number of daily orders served for a number of popular items are limited. Reservations are required for guests in a group, or dining in a private room.
Kyoto, is divided into two districts, the Western area called Arashiyama, and the Eastern area called Higashiyama. The Yachiyo is located in the Higashiyama area and aligned with a connecting lane to the famous Nanzenji temple ( see Location for maps) In Higashiyama area, there are many attractive places to visit, such as the Heian Jingu Shrine, the Kiyomizudera Temple, the Nanzenji Sanmon Gate, Gion,the Eikando Temple, Murinan Gardens, Kodaiji Temple, Shorenin Temple, Yasakajinja Shrine, Ginkakuji Temple, Tetsugaku no Michi (Philosophy Path), Chionin Temple, Maruyama Park, and Gion geisha district.As a Shinise Ryotei, a well established type of Japanese Inn, the Yachiyo offers the pleasures and experiences of traditional Kyoto culture and history. The seasonal beauty of the surrounding landscape is breathtaking and the whole experience can be considered as the epitome and the ultimate of travel to Japan.We welcome you with heartfelt hospitality.
