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Nagamegawa Pontocho Hana

Located in the historic Pontocho district, this restaurant offers a casual dining experience with Kyoto kaiseki cuisine while overlooking the Kamo River.

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Nagamegawa Pontocho Hana is ideally located just a minute's walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station and Keihan Gion Shijo Station, right along the Kamo River in the historic geisha district of Pontocho. This restaurant offers a modern take on traditional Kyoto kaiseki cuisine.

What sets this place apart is its noryo-yuka (summer platforms over the river), allowing guests to enjoy kaiseki meals with a view of the flowing Kamo River. The ambience is enriched by the sound of the river, with seating options including terrace tables and private tatami rooms, providing a sensory experience of Kyoto's charm.

The menu features a variety of dishes that incorporate local Kyoto ingredients such as yuba (tofu skin), nama-fu (wheat gluten), and Kyoto tofu, alongside options like tempura, yudofu (hot tofu), and tai shabu-shabu (sea bream hot pot). A diverse drink selection includes draft beer, shochu, local Kyoto sake, and wine, with a focus on ingredients sourced from Kyoto, including Kyoto craft beer.

There is no dress code, making it a casual yet culturally rich venue perfect for spending quality time with loved ones in the atmospheric setting of Pontocho.

Highlights

  • Easily accessible from the heart of Kyoto near Kawaramachi.
  • Situated along the Kamo River, with dining available on river terraces.
  • Seasonal noryo-yuka (cooling platforms over the river) enhance the dining experience.
  • A diverse menu featuring kaiseki courses and hot pot dishes incorporating Kyoto ingredients.
  • Ideal for memorable occasions like business entertaining or romantic dates.

Photos

  • The river terrace seats overlooking the famed Kabuki theater "Minamiza" are perfect for dates and celebrations.

    The river terrace seats overlooking the famed Kabuki theater "Minamiza" are perfect for dates and celebrations.

  • The 36-seat terrace is especially popular during the noryo-yuka season, so reservations are recommended.

    The 36-seat terrace is especially popular during the noryo-yuka season, so reservations are recommended.

  • Popular menu items include the "Seasonal Kaiseki," which uses fresh Kyoto ingredients and seasonal vegetables and fish.

    Popular menu items include the "Seasonal Kaiseki," which uses fresh Kyoto ingredients and seasonal vegetables and fish.

Official FAQs

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Q

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

A

Yes, dinner only.

Q

Do you serve vegetarian menus?

A

No. Consultation required.

Q

Can I get take-out?

A

Sorry, it is not available.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the restaurant?

A

No free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Is it possible to reserve a seat?

A

Yes, it is.

Q

Are there any smoking areas?

A

Not available.

Q

Does the menu change throughout the year?

A

Yes, the menu changes seasonally.

Reviews

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  • Janson Lee

    每一道菜都精心製作,呈現出色的味道和視覺效果。

Details

Name in Japanese
眺河 先斗町 華
Postal Code
604-8015
Address
232‐10 Nabeyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
Telephone
075-255-5544
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
12:00pm - 2:30pm (L.O. 1:30pm), 5:00pm - 10:00pm (L.O. 8:30pm)
Budget
Lunch 5,000yen, Dinner 10,000yen
Access
About 1 minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station or Keihan Gion Shijo Station.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)