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Located in the center of Kyoto city, discover a pure Japanese-style building with an elegant appearance and a beautiful garden that will make you forget the hustle and bustle of the city.

Spend a unforgettable moment at the Kubo Family Residence (former Imao Keinen Residence), a tangible cultural property that has been preserved for over 100 years.

Imao Keinen was a Japanese-style painter of the Shijo school who was active from the Meiji era to the Taisho era in Japan. While working on rough sketches for textiles, he excelled at colorful bird-and-flower paintings, and his realistic style became famous over Japan.

At the 18th year of the Meiji Era (1885), he exhibited « One Hundred Varieties of Remaining Things » and was awarded the first gold medal. His most emblematic work is Nanzenji temple’s « Unryu-zu »painting.

menu

limited seasonal special​

FOUR-FLAVOR
ZENZAI

Zenzai is a cozy Japanese dessert made with sweet red beans, perfect for warming you up on chilly days.

🍠 Purple Sweet Potato Zenzai – made with red sweet potatoes from Ishigaki Island
🫘 White Bean Zenzai
🍓 Strawberry Zenzai
🍵 Matcha Zenzai – rich Uji matcha with big, sweet candied beans from Tanba

Four flavors, one delicious experience! Why not take a little break and enjoy this sweet treat while soaking in our historic building and lovely garden? Perfect for a cozy winter moment.

the new classic

hanawarabi

Enjoy delicious modern style rice cake full of colorful edible flowers called hanararabi.

Our warabimochi have a crystal clear transparent texture thanks to their unique formulation, and are characterized by a smooth and refreshing texture. You can enjoy hana (flower) warabimochi with homemade brown sugar syrup and domestic soybean flour.

healthy & TASTY

kamogayu

Discover our traditional Japanese duck rice porridge called kamogayu.  

We meticulously select only the finest ingredients to ensure an exceptional dining experience. Our rice porridge is prepared using a rich, flavorful duck stock, carefully crafted to elevate the dish’s taste. The slow-cooked duck is chosen for its superior quality, enhancing both the depth and richness of this exquisite, healthful meal.

gastronomic experience

chef's omakase

Enjoy an unforgettable dining experience with our exclusive 7-course omakase or « chef’s choice », where every dish is thoughtfully prepared using Kyoto vegetables and the finest seasonal ingredients.

Our chef personally prepares our signature sukiyaki and nigiri sushi right before your eyes, ensuring a wonderful experience in a luxurious setting.

chef’s special

SPECIAL SUSHI SET

Experience sushi at its finest.

If you’re looking for a lively, sophisticated, and colorful sushi assortment, enjoy our top-quality nigiri experience!

SPECIAL SUSHI FULL SET

A set meal featuring carefully selected nigiri sushi, served with red miso soup and seasonal small dishes. This well-balanced set allows you to enjoy a wide variety of flavors. .

PREMIUM NIGIRI SET

This set includes only nigiri and red miso soup, perfect for sushi lovers.

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ADDRESS 

〒604-8217 Kyoto Nakagyo Ward
Nishirokkakuchō, 101

tel.    075 746 5927

HOURS

Café :
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
08:00 – 21:30 [L.O. 19:00]
Tue, Wed
08:00 – 20:00 [L.O. 19:00]

Dinner :
Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
1st seating : 17:00/19:00
2nd seating : 19:30/21:30
Closed for dinner on Tue & Wed.

A reservation is required for the course menu.

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