Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
Discover the culture and life of being a geisha hidden behind the sliding doors of Gion on a walking tour. Watch a live geisha show and enjoy dinner, lunch or tea with...
What to order at LURRA
- Must order
- Chef's omakase with open-fire grilled vegetables and seafood
- Signature dishes
- Tasting course, Open-fire dishes
- Editor tip
- Reservations open online on the 1st of each month for two months out.
CuisineModern Japanese
Price¥¥¥¥
Neighborhoodkarasuma-kawaramachi
HoursDinner one seating 18:30. Closed Sundays
Phone+81 50-3196-1433
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Signature dishes: Tasting course, Open-fire dishes
Must order: Chef's omakase with open-fire grilled vegetables and seafood
Tip: Reservations open online on the 1st of each month for two months out.
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Location
Address: Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8005, Japan
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