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FORTUNE GARDEN KYOTO
A modern bistro where you can savor seasonal ingredients inside a beautifully preserved historic building.
This restaurant is housed in the beautifully renovated former Shimadzu Corporation headquarters building, originally designed in 1927 by the renowned architect Goichi Takeda. Conveniently located within walking distance of central Kyoto, it offers a lush, green setting that feels worlds away from the bustle of the city, making it an ideal spot for dining or a relaxing café break.
The cuisine is French bistro-style, allowing guests to enjoy carefully selected ingredients in a casual yet refined way. Lunch features a course menu where you can choose your main dish, while dinner offers both à la carte options showcasing seasonal ingredients and elegant course menus perfect for special occasions. The drink selection is extensive, including natural wines and original craft beers.
The rooftop on the 5th floor transforms into a private event space from May to October, where guests can enjoy a special Yakiniku beer garden experience. There are also private room plans with full-course meals, as well as unique options such as Maiko dinner plans featuring Kyoto’s traditional entertainers, and shabu-shabu plans for a more traditional dining experience.
Highlights
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A historic masterpiece by modern architect Goichi Takeda, renovated into a stylish venue.
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Enjoy modern French cuisine prepared with seasonal Kyoto ingredients.
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Lunch and café service available on weekdays only.
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The 5th-floor rooftop offers Kyoto night views along with a beer garden serving premium yakiniku.
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Private event spaces available for groups of 10 or more, with arrangements such as Maiko entertainment also possible.
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The Basque-style cheesecake has been a popular favorite since the restaurant first opened.
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The elegant dinner courses are perfect for formal occasions.
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Their signature dish is the rich and flavorful onion gratin soup.
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Guests can enjoy their meal while overlooking a beautiful bamboo garden.
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The restaurant is housed in a historic Western-style building that blends seamlessly into the streetscape of Kyoto.
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.)
English menu is available.
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Do you have vegetarian menu options?
Yes, we do. We can also accommodate other dietary restrictions.
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Is takeout available?
Yes, Basque-style cheesecake and drinks are available for takeout.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?
Yes, it is.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
Yes, it is.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- FORTUNE GARDEN KYOTO
- Postal Code
- 604-0924
- Address
- 386-2 Ichinofunairicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Telephone
- 075-254-8830
- Closed
- Tuesdays, Lunch and cafe open only on weekdays
- Business Hours
- Lunch 11:00am - 3:30pm, Café 11:30am - 5:00pm, Dinner 5:30pm - 10:00pm
- Budget
- Lunch 3,000yen〜, Dinner 6,000yen〜
- Access
- About 1 minute walk from Subway Shiyakusho-mae Station.
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)