What to order at Kitcho Arashiyama Honten

Signature dishes
Kaiseki, Hassun, Hamo
CuisineKaiseki
Price¥¥¥¥
Tasting menuLunch and dinner from ¥49,500
Neighborhoodarashiyama
Hours11:30-13:00 last order; 17:00-19:00 last order. Closed Wednesday
ChefKunio Tokuoka
Book ahead2 to 4 months

Signature dishes: Kaiseki, Hassun, Hamo

Location

Address: Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385, Japan

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