Neighborhoodnakagyo
HoursWed-Sat 18:00-24:00, closed Sun-Tue
Food program: Small Japanese plates
Tip: Reserve by phone; the koshu flight changes weekly. Closed Sunday through Tuesday.
Location
Address: Matsuyacho 35-1, Nijo-dori, Higashinotoin Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-0831, Japan
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