Kyoto: Tempura Cooking Class with Meal Included in Gion
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What to order at Kawamichi-ya Kosho-an
- Must order
- Kamonanban duck soba with smoked-yuzu broth
- Signature dishes
- Tempura soba, Kamonanban duck soba
- Editor tip
- Open lunch 11:00-15:00 and dinner 17:00-21:00. No reservations.
CuisineJapanese
Price¥¥
Neighborhoodkarasuma-kawaramachi
Hours11:00-21:00. Closed Thu
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Signature dishes: Tempura soba, Kamonanban duck soba
Must order: Kamonanban duck soba with smoked-yuzu broth
Tip: Open lunch 11:00-15:00 and dinner 17:00-21:00. No reservations.
Taste Tempura soba with a local in Kyoto
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Location
Address: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8094, Japan
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