- period
- August 1, 2026 (Sat) - September 30, 2026 (Wed)
- Price & booking
- Special courses ¥2,000–19,000 / Luxury courses from ¥20,000 / Exclusive courses from ¥100,000 (all tax and service included) Reserve by phone to each restaurant, or via the official site, TableCheck, or Ikyu Restaurant.
- Venue & access
- Participating restaurants across Kyoto (about 100) Venues are individual restaurants across Kyoto; check each restaurant's location when booking.
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Why You Should Visit
A summer-only dining program in which about 100 Kyoto restaurants and ryotei offer special menus at clearly stated prices. Now in its 10th run, this edition is held simultaneously with Tokyo for the first time. Enjoy special courses from renowned names — such as Isshin Soden Nakamura, Sushi Ginza Onodera, and Chourakukan's French restaurant — at all-inclusive prices (tax and service included). A good chance for a slightly special meal during the quieter season. Reservations are made with each restaurant.
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Participating Shops
Shop List & Map
A selection of 30 from the 100 participating restaurants, picked to span genres, areas and price ranges. Prices are in ¥1,000 units, tax and service included. See the official restaurant list for all venues.
NOTE
Sample participating restaurants
- Isshin Soden Nakamura / Sushi Ginza Onodera (Four Seasons Kyoto) / Yakiniku Yazawa Kyoto / Chourakukan FRENCH LE CHENE / Moriya Gion, and about 100 others
About
- Special menus at clear prices during the industry's quiet season
- 10th edition; first held together with Tokyo
Reservations
- By phone to each restaurant, the official site, TableCheck, or Ikyu Restaurant
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