Kyoto Gion Cultural Walk & Geisha Show with Dining Options
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What to order at Unagi Hirokawa
- Must order
- Hitsumabushi served three ways with dashi tea-pour finish
- Signature dishes
- Unaju, Shirayaki, Hitsumabushi
- Editor tip
- Lunch goes by ticket from 11:00; arrive by 10:45 in foliage season.
CuisineJapanese Unagi
Price¥¥¥
Neighborhoodarashiyama
Hours11:30-14:00 last order; 17:00-19:30 last order. Closed Monday
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Signature dishes: Unaju, Shirayaki, Hitsumabushi
Must order: Hitsumabushi served three ways with dashi tea-pour finish
Tip: Lunch goes by ticket from 11:00; arrive by 10:45 in foliage season.
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Location
Address: Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-8385, Japan
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