This is an absolute must see. If you love walking and connecting with nature ascend up the steps and climb up the summit. Here you feel as though you are transported back in time and are in a peaceful environment. Every moment of the hike was scenic with these beautiful gates and forest surrounding you. There are several vending machines to purchase various drinks. The prices are higher than elsewhere, for example the water was 220. Bring comfortable shoes that you will be confident in ascending and descending. Even in the rain, it was such a beautiful sight. I would come back again in a heartbeat!

Definitely worth a visit if you have time to spend while in Kyoto ⛩️🌸 The temple area is much bigger than I anticipated, so it is easily a half-day experience if you want to walk the full mountain route through all the 1000's of gates. It is an incredibly beautiful and scenic route, therefore also a popular spot for tourist holiday photos, so there are a bit crowded with tourists. I would therefore recommend to walk the route by starting at the end, in that way you will get less tourists until the end and more space to enjoy the views and/or take beautiful photos 📸 Definitely worth the trip ! And easily walkable from Kyoto Station if you are in regular shape, else both trains and busses go straight there 🙏

Visited on 2019. One of the most viewed photos while searching for Japans sight seeing. The iconic building,shrines,Tori Gates are beautiful architectured. It takes about 30-45min by walk to reach the top of the mountain. Due to its tremendous history, Fushimi Inari Taisha is always crowded.

Such a surreal experience getting the chance to walk through the thousand gates. It fascinated me how well maintained these gates are! Walking and climbing up the stairs was quite the hike! So be sure to have a comfortable pair of shoes on you. it was also nice to enjoy snacks in the front side of the temple. Overall surreal experience walking through these gates in a Forrest, I would describe the experience as magical!

Perhaps one of the most touristy place in Kyoto and actually the best in my opinion as it boasts the thousand tori gates up to the Inari Mountain. Luckily my hotel is just 15-20 minutes away from this great place so I got to come very early - 4:30AM early which I really recommend to go as there is still no group of tourists. You may bump into 1-2 early risers as well but you can definitely solo the towers. I will definitely go back to this sacred and very beautiful place. BTW, I got to reach the mountain top the second time!

One of the many iconic shrines in Kyoto. It’s stunning that the expertise and the knowledge of the ancient can be so valuable and unbreakable. The slopes are easily to climb, but along the way, only one stop that is for viewing the Kyoto city. The rest are the red bricks. The shrine and temple are grand and lots of good spots for photo taking. Entrance is free.

A beautiful temple complex with a moderate hike to the hill top. Very scenic and somewhat surreal. When I visit in the afternoon, it was quite packed of people. But the more you climb up the less crowded. The warm sunlight adds to the atmosphere. Love it here and hope you will too.

As I'm sure all other reviewers have said this place is wonderful, ※as long as there aren't huge crowds.※ Living here in Kyoto during the Covid pandemic makes for great pictures and experiences at these places that are next-to-empty. However if you can try this place out early in the morning on a weekday you might just experience what I have. The morning dew covering the surrounding forest, with the matching scent of a fresh new day. It's magical.

This place is amazingly beautiful and shows how much Japanese people respect this shrine by looking at those thousands of gates. It's so cool. If you come to kyoto, this place is a must! I tried hiking up there just half way (the first loop). Let's say, it requires some good health to do so as it's up and down the hill. It was a good hike for the first loop taking around 1 hour and a half to do so. Good exercise!

Amazing experience indeed. It’s not a short visit if you want to go through the mountain tour, it takes about 2h but it is worth it rather than just staying down and visiting the most common areas. There are much less people as you go higher indeed and it’s a lovely hike in a forest through beautiful Shinto red gates. Not a forest walk you’ll do anywhere else! Beautiful experience indeed. It’s also a great opportunity to see the Shinto shrines with the foxes and the mini red gates :)

One of the most iconic spots in all of Japan. Beautiful Shinto shrine that is free and open for 24 hours (per google on the latter). We got there around 5 pm and had only about an hour and a half there. Wish we had about 4 hours. Could easily spend it there as hiking to the top takes 2-3 hours we heard (depending on your pace). It was only semi crowded at this time, which was an advantage. Not completely mobbed. There are many side shrines along the way and so much to explore. If you go around sunset they start to turn the lantern lights on so it is quite special. Use mosquito spray if you go at this time though (dusk).

What can I say that hasn't already been said? To me, it's the single most beautiful and iconic place in Kyoto, if not the entire country of Japan. I've visited the country twice and made this a priority stop both times. Be aware that traveling up the mountain is almost exclusively a path of steps, so be mindful of your fitness before going. If you are decently fit, it's an exquisite journey.

Probably the place I liked the most in Japan (I visited only Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka). I really liked that the whole mountain is sacred and somehow magical. You have to go up steps for 45 minutes to reach the peak where the main and most important temple (shrine?) is. All over the mountain the are mini temples and that’s just beautiful. You can also see the people who look after those mini temples and how the live. It really took me to a magic place, absolutely sacred and away from the common world.

Well, what can you say that hasn’t already been said about this iconic Japanese landmark? Everyone has to tick it off the Japan ‘to do; ‘ list. Personally, I think it is overrated in terms of both historical significance and the beauty of its surroundings. There are far better gardens to be seen in Japan. It is however striking, and to be seen at least once. The gold has both spiritual meaning (purity) but was probably also a product of the ego of its previous owners. A somewhat ostentatious status symbol, if you like. As with many temples, it has been burnt down and rebuilt a few times, which explains its ‘current newish’ look. The Phoenix atop the roof is believed to be original, and is a symbol of divine favour, virtue, and harmony. Within the complex bit of fun can be had watching people attempting to throw coins into a well hole placed at a distance from the throwing spot. Give it a go – it might bring you luck! Don’t miss the 600 year old pine planted by a previous shogun (ancient ruler of Japan). It is shaped as a boat and is a metaphor for passage to the Pure Land following death. On a cheerier note, I include in the pictures some of the admonishing posters you see around Kyoto giving guidance on appropriate behaviour…

One of the most famous spots in Kyoto, temple of the Golden pavilion. Actually, it’s a Buddhist temple which is covered with golden leaf giving an iconic mirror view. Usually, the area is crowded and I recommend you to go there early morning. You can enjoy a relaxing walk through the wayside. The entrance fee is 400 yen.For road direction, both English and Japanese language are indicated. Highly recommended this place for people who like traditional and historical view.

A lovely temple indeed. The ground were beautiful and serene despite being right in the city. This temple has a unique history and I enjoyed seeing it. There's a touristy feel about it though. Many shops along the way to get a piece of your pocket. Kind of steals from the spiritual aspect.

Great place that require little time to be done. Can be a bit complex to get there but if you organise your trip well it is a good place for photos and just enjoy been "away" from the center and still be in Kyoto. Do not come with pushchairs or if you have difficulty to walk. It is not long but you need to use stairs and climb a bit. A pleasant spiritual place with a tourist twist.

One of the most famous spots in Kyoto, temple of the Golden pavilion. Actually, it’s a Buddhist temple which is covered with golden leaf giving an iconic mirror view. Usually, the area is crowded and I recommend you to go there early morning. You can enjoy a relaxing walk through the wayside. The entrance fee is 400 yen.For road direction, both English and Japanese language are indicated. Highly recommended this place for people who like traditional and historical view.

A must see if you are in the area. It is one of the iconic temples of Kyoto for a reason. The gold layers on the structure gives it a powerful aura. Make sure to read the pamphlet to learn a bit more about this place! The gardens are not that special in my opinion, but they definitely still enjoyable to walk along.

This is definitely one of the most iconic place to visit if you go fist time in Kyoto region. Beautiful architecture and color you can just shoot picture from far away as it is sitting on a swamp area with no tourist access. You will need to walk a bit to get there so it is quite hot during summer. There is a spot where you can drop coins for luck and ring the bell used originally to summon people for prayer time

It's a beautiful temple, the gold is very exceptional and you won't see this anywhere else. However it is a small place to visit (you will be in and out within 20-30 minutes if you take it slow), it is only 500Yen so pretty doable. Very busy during the day though.

I only rate it so low because if you have limited time in Kyoto, I'd rank this last. Its honestly nothing great, just the temple in the middle, and you take a walk around and see rock formations. If you're a massive history buff and this was on your list for a while, sure, but again, with limited time on hands, I'd rank this last. The buses to get here are not as frequent, so you will definitely be waiting a while and with other tourists, cause google suggests we all take the 205 or 204 so be prepared to be packed into a bus both ways. It's a 1000¥ to enter but the park its situated in is a nice little walk

Visited 2yrs ago before the pandemic. You have buy a ticket of 400yen to enter. The ticket price is not worth to be have 400yen. Due to its beauty,historical image, price should be high. The iconic golden temple of Japan is also one of the oldest temple. The golden color is very fascinating. Always crowded so its very difficult to get a good picture. Located in a very peaceful environment. One of the masterpiece of Japan's Historical Culture. Highly Recommended.

Beautiful grounds and the Golden Temple is immaculately well kept. After walking around for bit I enjoyed a hot macha before completing my walk around the grounds. Get there early if you want to avoid the crowds...I, sadly, did not. None the less, it is more than worth enjoying the sights of this historic area.

I expected the Golden Pavilion to be just a little sparkly, but it wasn't at all. It was absolutely shiny and sparkling! It was so amazing to see. I'm truly impressed by the people from the past who created such a magnificent structure. I highly recommend everyone to check it out. Entrance fees : 500 ¥ , cash only.

ほんとに綺麗でした！金閣寺も立派で素晴らしかったです。もし、行ってみたい方は是非、十分な時間をとって行くことをおすすめします。金閣だけでなく、ほかの神社や地蔵なども鹿苑寺の中に一緒になって入っているので、1時間、少なくとも45分はかかると思います。しかし、ほんとに行ってみて時間がかかっても後悔しないので、是非、京都に来た方は行ってみてください！ (Translated by Google) It was really beautiful! Kinkaku-ji was also splendid and splendid. If you want to go, we recommend that you take enough time to go. In addition to Kinkakuji, there are other shrines and Jizo statues in Rokuonji, so I think it will take an hour, or at least 45 minutes. However, you won't regret it even if it takes a long time to actually go there, so if you come to Kyoto, please go there!

The lights at night were extremely beautiful. However, if you go during the busy season, be aware that there are tremendous crowds. In particular, I recommend that you go through the most famous angle photo spot, taking pictures quickly through the open loopholes rather than waiting until the very front of the building.

Extremely cool concept of a temple on the mountain side. Amazing to look at and definitely a must-see. However, its location allows for less space and being such a popular destination, it is going to be extremely crowded at all times. This one is actually worth visiting at the break of dawn.

Gorgeous views, great structure and blessed nature around. If you go with the crowd probably will miss the best part which is the silence in Nature around the views. For instance I prefer avoiding crowds so always find a trail or path into backyards keeping the peace of mind and spirit. Some dates of their local festivals or meetings shall be avoided unless you prefer to walk amidst a human mass. Also the energy of the place is wonderful to spend good time meditating when it feels clearly time stopped for thousands of years. In my opinion a week or some days are enough to know it better. Depending upon how easy it is to meditate and/or leave the physical body, hours pass in minutes clearing away all kinds of thoughts & feelings. Congratulations for the superb maintenance of this wonderful place. They are extremely well equipped to receive thousands of persons.

Beautiful during autumn. You can enjoy the scenic view at the top. Entrance fee is ¥800 for adults. It was crowded during weekend and despite the rainy weather. You can explore the bottom area of the temple for free. The entrance fee is applicable if you want to go to the very top.

Gorgeous temple and piece of Japanese history. I tried to get there for sunset but unfortunately there wasn't much of a view in the sky. Despite that, it was still a beautiful visit and I was grateful to have seen it. There's also these mini waterfall streams that you can drink from, each giving you some kind of benefit or blessing, but if you drink from more than one, you'll get bad luck! So don't be selfish :)

Fantastic view, great place to visit. The entry to first part is for free but the actual temple area is paid. Great view of Kyoto can be seen from the second part, and gives ample opportunity to take very nice pictures. It is a bit hard to reach if you have a problem walking uphill, just be prepared for a bit of climb when coming here.

Probably the best place I have ever visit in my entire life and not only in "Japan". The whole trip to there was amazing. You start to walk inside trees and go higher in the hill were is the temple. And when you enter you are face with one incredible beauty. You start to walk inside the temple and watch the trees, the lakes, the amazing temples, and off course the incredible view from there. You can watch the whole "Kyoto" in many areas at the temple because we are talking for very big temple which contains many small inside. The view of the temples inside the trees was really incredible exprience. You was transport back 400 years were there was cities, cars etc. Only people and the wild. And yes, this place was the most "wild" we visited. If you are in "Kyoto", there is nothing better than this temple for me. You must go

Beautiful temple, especially in the foliage season. It was undergoing renovations for several years before 2020 but it looks to have been fully restored. As it is one of the most popular attractions in Kyoto, do plan to go early morning, as soon as it opens at 9am. It’s a nice starting point for a day of sightseeing in Gion, etc.

The JR pass has allowed us to visit so many wonderful places and this is no exception. Just a great place to walk around and admire the architecture of the shrine and nature. Lots of cool souvenir shops close by as well. So it’s a great attraction spot. The temple itself was under construction so we couldn’t see everything. Still had an enjoyable experience with the family.

Founded in 780, this stunning temple truly is as “pure” a sight as temples offer, much like its name’s meaning suggests. As you climb the hill up to the temple, nothing can quite prepare you for what you behold as you journey further and further back into the space. Shrouded by trees and lofted high above Kyoto, this is one of the must-see visits you should ensure you take while in the area. It makes sense that this is a UNESCO world heritage site, as it should be.

It's a beautiful walk and view. We enjoyed every stop all they way up to this place, as if we are walking backward from modern to ancient city. We went up in the afternoon to enjoy sunset, but we couldn't get past the gate to the other side since it's tim to close.

Sharing my photos and videos for you guys to see how beautiful there. The temple, the view, the scenery. I enjoyed my visit there but there's a lot of people. I thought I will only see few people there cause I went there weekdays but I guess I was wrong. But still enjoyed my visit there. Anyway there's a entrance fee of 400yen to go to the temple. And make sure to bring some water with you cause it's a long walk

I enjoyed the tour of the shogunate place. I was amaze of the structure, stepping into a 400 year old place where once a shogun live his life. The castle is so amazing, the garden is so huge, the whole area is vast! I will go back here to spend my day. You can read the details of each room in the castle. To know what is it use for by the shogun and the lords.

As an American architect in a country with virtually no specifically unique style or American school other than that of perhaps the prairie style, and perhaps art deco, it's refreshing to see the Asian styles and understand their origins. What strikes me the most about the interior spaces is their simple use of post and beam where the art is not only the infill coffers, door panels, but the wood joinery being covered with a gold decorative cover. The Japanese seem to respect the structural function but embellish the connections. Their use of rhythm and repetition in the vertical wainscot door panels and rectangular joinery of vertical and horizontal pieces used almost everywhere you look. The allusion of bringing the outdoors inside is a primary reason many cultures consider art as mimicking life. They do this here incredibly well and even consider the 4 season in that representation. Much like the ancient Egyptians compartmentalizing of things from very small to very large, the politics of the time is framed here in wood with sliding panels allowing movement between the first and second etc rooms. All of these boundaries create the physical manifestation that defines classes and their access to the shogunate regimes. This is done very well and much more simply than the complicated European versions, and with a reverence to nature. A definite must see. Unfortunately you can't take pictures inside. So you must see for yourself.

Nijojo castle was a last minute gem. Just looked at places to visit in Kyoto and this place show, not expecting anything I was blast away not only by the size bit as well by the beauty and the historical side of the site. The visit of the whole place was just rich and amazing at the same time. Try to come early if in the summer because very hot (bring water and good walking shoes). Great site as well for people with some mobility restrictions, friendly and accommodating staff. It was really a gem.

You have to pay about 1800yen. The area is huge and the castle is beautiful as well. Visited about 3yrs ago during the illumination, the art of lights was very beautiful. The access to it is very simple, the local transportation is easy to access.

The beautiful display of the naked flowers show for the cherry blossom season was something to be seen. No words can describe the vast trees within the castle grounds. I also had the sake tasting within the small cafe inside the castle which was delicious and some of the best sake I have ever had.

Although the keep section of the castle burned down long ago and was never rebuilt, the structures that remain are still quite impressive. The walls and moat are well maintained, and there are various gates, gardens, and storehouses around the complex which are worth seeing. The ticket here is pretty pricey compared to some of the other tourist locations in Kyoto, but it's worth it in my opinion. Centrally located in Kyoto so it is easy to get to by public transportation, it is worth visiting if you aren't pressed for time

The least enjoyable moment to visit this place is on a sunny summer day between 11 AM and 4 PM. Most of the itinerary is outdoors and the gardens are nowhere as picturesque in the summer heat as they probably are in spring and the autumn (maybe winter as well?). On top of that, there is a good number of visitors around the aforementioned time window, and that inevitably impacts the atmosphere. Another suggestion: no need to visit the additional gallery for ¥100, there is little to see and what is actually there feels like a repetition of what you already saw inside the main building.

The castle itself is under repair so it was completely off limits and covered by tarps. There were other areas and buildings that were still accessible and walking the grounds was lovely! We had a snack in the tea house that was absolutely delicious!

I went to Nijo castle on a Saturday afternoon. It’s one of the top attractions in Kyoto and it was worth visiting. Very clean area, nice architecture. One can learn about the history. I liked the most about this place is the park, it was very well maintained. A place where one can sit and relax. The day I visited this castle, it was not crowded at all.

The castle grounds are massive—much more than you might anticipate once you step inside than how it looks from the outside. While it’s very simple looking once inside, there are intricacies in the details that await the observant visitor. This is a must visit while in Kyoto for a dose of history and beauty.

Beautiful castle and very interesting story. It says on Google that the closing time is 17, but if you want to visit the main hall, you have to be there before 16. I recommend getting inside the main hall and walking on the nightingale floor planks.

A must visit if you are touring Kyoto. Easy access by rail or bus. Beautiful scenery starts at the river before you get to the Main Street. Lots of Temples and trails nearby. Too much food to comprehend.

Very scenic and serene! I recommend going early to around sunset. It does get busy, by 7:00am, there were a fair amount of visitors taking photos. There’s a lot more to see besides the bamboo forest!

This is a top place to visit. So much exciting things to do here. The bamboo forest is a main attraction. It will take around 30 mins to walk through the bamboo forest. And then there is a temple too. The boat ride along the river is highly recommend. For a 3 person boat, it cost 1500 Jpy per hour. If you are hiring a big boat, it wil cost around 5000. The vibe here is very exciting

Beautiful landscape! Nice weather and river flow. Don't missed it when you are Kyoto

🌳📿🆓 Great visit if you are in Kyoto and want to see several of the most iconic spots in Japan. It features the bridge, the bamboo grove and the bamboo kimono forest, which are all photo worthy but beware, crowds populate the streets like hords of zombies in walking dead. ✅ Great place at the outskirts of Kyoto. Residential place where you can find some peace and quiet if you go off the beaten path 🌳 Beautiful scenery to give your eyes a treat 🆓💴 Aforementioned attractions are for FREE ⚠️ If you really want to enjoy I strongly recommend going early, your bamboo grove pic memento will be way more amazing

Thought this is a must go place if you’re here in Kyoto! There are a couple of places within this area that you should visit - Bamboo forest, Canoe at a lake, horse rice and rice field. Recommend to take the red railway train till the end (approximate 20mins) where you’ll arrive at the horse riding place. (Typically people stop at the second stop to go to the bamboo place). From the horse riding place, you can get a boat back down to the bamboo place and enjoy the scenery along the way. Lastly, do drop by the lake and canoe at a lake downstream.

Everything is delicious! The staff are very friendly and speak great English, which is helpful because my already limited Japanese gets worse after a few ¥500 Nikka and Coke highballs. The spicy green chili mayo is so good, you could put it on a shoe and I'd gladly eat it. Definitely must visit if you're in Kyoto!

We went to this place on a Friday evening in April 2023 and we had a great time! It was recommended to us by our guides and, together with them (we were about 15 people, divided in two groups) we decided to give it a try. An important thing is to mark your name on the list at the entrance, in order to book your turn. It cannot be done in any other way: not online, no phone calls. You must write it there and wait for your time, the place is very popular! The gyoza are very good, the grilled Japanese ones in my opinion are much tastier than the steamed Chinese ones. Furthermore, here they are seasoned inside and out with various flavors including meat, fish and vegetarian, so it is a place suitable for everyone and you spend the right amount! I recommend.

(Trip was made back then on 30 Nov 2019, 2 years before the Covid-19 Pandemic hit) Read about this gyoza place which was supposed to be very popular and purportedly to have won the gyoza championship award. Upon entering I felt that something was not quite right. The place was teeming with tourists. Perhaps the locals were busy or already had their dinner, or maybe it was just me. Well whatever it was, the gyoza was definitely not good. Their signature gyoza hardly had any filling in it, and even if there was, it was practically just mushy vegetables (think chewing on overcooked mushy vegetables like how your mum fed you when you were a lad) with barely any meat inside. The only highlight was their Bonita tataki. Unfortunately, that won’t be enough to make me want to come back again. Save yourself the trouble and give it a hard pass.

Great pork gyoza - thin pastry with juicy filling. The bonito fish sashimi side order was surprisingly very good, highly recommend. Nothing too special about the stuffed chicken wing, but it was nice to try.

Insanely good gyoza and lively atmosphere. Loved their addictive signature chao chao gyoza and gyoza stuffed chicken wings were juicy. We even went for a second plate of gyoza.

Chao Chao has become a mandatory visit whenever we are in Japan. They have several, but this location has the friendliest staff ever and it really makes for an enjoyable visit. The set menu for two is a great value for money, and I usually order more because everything is just so darn good. I must say though, the dumpling gyoza is mind blowing, literally an amazing chicken wing stuffed with gyoza stuffing and fried 🤯🤤. Could not recommend it enough, absolutely delicious!

Discover this gyoza shop by accident as it is very close to the hotel that I stayed in. It always has a long queue even until 10pm. End up came here for two consecutive days as the gyoza is so good and I really want to try more flavours. The skin is so thin and crispy. The staff are also very friendly. Highly recommend this place. Would definitely come back again when we visit Kyoto again next time.

I am gyoza fan and this is one of the best Gyonza I ever had. Don’t think twice. One of the best gyoza. Cheap and friendly staff. I order a set: 16 chao chao gyoza, beer, 3 pieces of chicken cheese gyoza, quail egg and of course a beer :) It just costed 1650 yen. They do have English menu. I heard it is usually very crowded but I didn’t have to wait this time. The gyoza is so crispy and juicy but relatively small in size. I ate around 30 of them (ordered more. Shrimp one too). The best thing is a spicy mix they have in the table. Add it to soya sauce and its heavenly 😍

This place was AMAZING! I arrived around 6PM and waited for about 30 min to enter the restaurant. The gyozas were amazing, the staff super nice and the price-quality unbeatable. Eat a light lunch and come early , you are not going to be disappointed. 🤩

Place is very tiny so this isn’t really group friendly. We waited almost 2 hours, is it good? Yes. But does it worth the wait? Absolutely not. There was 6 group of people in front of us but we just didn’t expect the line would move very slowly. Staff is very cheerful and friendly which make up for the wait a little. The chicken wings stuffed with gyoza meat is the highlight. If you have a lot of time on your hands, give it a try but not recommended if you are rushing and have a lot of places to visit on your list!

The price is ok, beef and pork slice are of good quality. However the stock and sauces are not my cup of tea. Only 2 sauces available, and kombu stock was pretty bland. The free flow haagendaz ice cream is the reason why I'm giving 2 stars.

I ordered the 5380 yen Wagyu beef all-you-can-eat lunch set. It is not recommended to come here, the quality of the beef is not very good, not worth the price. However, the service is OK, and basic communication can also be done in English.

We had Lunch buffet for about 1800 yen per person. The hot pot included konpu dashi and another optional flavor. We chose chigekara dashi but it was not spicy at all. Konpu dashi was tasteless. I recommend to add shoyu, garlic, onion to it. Self service vegetables and icecream. Vanilla-caramel flavored icecream was so tasty. You ring the bell whenever you want to order more meat. The meat (beef and pork) is frozen and cut into large pieces.

We had wagyu all you can eat. It was sooo good!

My first meal in Kyoto but was disappointed. All diners are foreigners but waitresses are not able to communicate in English. Very pricy for the service and quality of meat provided. Soup no taset and sauces are very salty. Only good point is the free flow of haagen-Dazs but only matcha flavor left at 8pm. Don't waste your money here. 不推荐 不要来 完全浪费钱

Very good value all you can eat shabu shabu restaurant. Super popular Had to wait for over an hour for a table. Fortunately they had an electronic queuing system that allows you to keep track of your queue number over internet, and so you don't have to physically wait in line. Meat and rest of food selection was good.

Delicious. ¥2980 (top beef chuck)/90mins. Beef is tasteful and sufficient supply. Ice-cream and surbert is delicious too. Staffs are friendly. But need to queue up for long time..

Very good soup to boil your meat, 90 min is ok. Good service.

Fantastic. The taste of every single item we ordered was on point. The biriyani was especially amazing. Also, I was surprised to find that they served firni too. Overall, this place is definitely worth dropping by. I want to visit again.

The best Persian food in all Japan I have visited many restaurants in Tokyo Osaka Kobe other cities! Arash chef is cool, sociable and fun. He is the owner the restaurant and knows the business well.

Arash Restaurant has a cozy place with the fashionable design as well as friendly staffs. Foods are delicious, including Persian, and Indian cuisines. We enjoyed. Cheers! Strongly recommend.

Thought the chicken was extremely soft and tinder until I realized too late that it was not cooked all the way, hunger can be a b sometimes. Also took a good hour for the order to serve... place seemed nice and service was ok but would highly recommend checking out the food if it's fully cooked before eating.

Delicious halal Persian and Indian food with affordable price and huge portion 😆 We came hungry as a bear and went home with a full stomach. I like how they provide mayonnaise and sauce bottles on the table so that we can add it to our dish the amount we want. *idk in some restaurant I went to, they put too little sauce or mayo on the dish. They don't have a prayer room, but they provide a prayer mat so you can salah inside. It's really convenient because the nearest masjid is kind of far from here. Thank you! We're coming back next time to eat different menus inshaAllah.

Halal Iranian and Indian restaurant in Kyoto. Many kinds of delicious food served. If you want to pray, just ask the staff and they will give you prayer mat and place. The lunch set from 11-15 are quite economical yet bountiful. They accept payment from international cards also.

I was carving Persian food, and one of my friends recommended this restaurant. It is a cozy atmosphere Persian restaurant with a welcoming and friendly staff. The kabab was perfect. The meat was really juicy and seasoned perfectly. I'm definitely going back!

Visited Arash again whilst visiting Kyoto in May. Food is just as delicious as it was when I last visited! Exactly 7 years to the day! How strange! Arash is a true gentleman, warm and welcoming! Thank you Arash! See you again soon.

Excellent quality food, reasonable price and very nice and cozy place. We really enjoyed the Persian foods and the hospitable reception and greetings at Arash's Kitchen today. Arash's Kitchen is definitely one of the best restaurants in the city of Kyoto, and I would recommend everyone to try it out for a delicious foods. I can't wait to go there again.

(Trip was made back then on 30 Nov 2019, 2 years before the Covid-19 Pandemic hit) Had tempura for lunch at Komefuku. Was pleasantly surprised at how good their tempura frying skill was. Each ingredient was uniformly coated with a thin tempura batter which was deep friend until crisp and golden brown. It had a nice crunch and wasn’t too greasy either. Overall a good and tasty meal.

The food here was fantastic, especially the tempura which is fried in rice oil. Some of the best, crispiest tempura we’ve had after living in Japan for several year. A favorite was the shiitake mushroom tempura! I would recommend Komefuku to both tourists and locals.

Very good tempura variety and sushi menu ! The prices are not too high for the quality. This restaurant seems popular and people were still lining up outside when I finished eating, so if you are in the area it's worth check-in out !

As American travelers we ordered from the Japanese menu, and were given a check with English menu prices (~20% more expensive). Food was good, but we had to ask for things that we ordered initially and were not served to us. Unfortunately, this place came highly recommended, but I do not recommend for foreign travelers. In general, I did not feel nearly as welcome here as I have in every other place during this trip.

I had the pleasure of dining at Tempura Seafood Yonefuku Shijo Karasuma during my recent visit to Kyoto with two friends, and I must say, it was worth the wait! Despite the long line to get a table for three, we were seated within 45-60 minutes, and it was clear why this place is so popular. The menu offered a great variety of options, and we ended up ordering a mix of seafood and meat dishes, including salmon sashimi, tuna sashimi, assorted sushi, tempura shrimp, tempura chicken, steak with mushrooms, and chicken karaage. We also tried the Kyoto beer and sake, which were excellent. Everything we had was fantastic, from the freshness and quality of the seafood to the crispiness of the tempura and the tenderness of the steak. The portions were generous and beautifully presented, and we could tell that the ingredients were carefully chosen and prepared with great skill. What impressed us even more than the food was the service. Our waiter/cashier was very efficient and attentive, taking our orders promptly and making sure we had everything we needed. Despite the busy and bustling atmosphere, we felt well taken care of and appreciated as customers. Overall, I highly recommend Tempura Seafood Yonefuku Shijo Karasuma to anyone looking for a delicious and memorable dining experience in Kyoto. Just be prepared to wait a bit, as this place is definitely worth the popularity!

Wait time ok (20 minutes at 7PM on a Sunday). Appetizers came out quickly, tempura took a bit longer. No water given during the whole meal. Overpriced imo; food was mediocre. There is also a table charge of 330 yen per person that is not disclosed.

Japanese tempura restaurant. It has good vibes. Good taste and reasonable price. You can eat good Japanese food quickly.

Really delicious tempura! Very affordable lunch sets, like 900-1400 yen for a lot of food. Will note that our lunch took about 30-40 minutes, but it was fresh and crispy when it arrived so it's not a big deal. Not a place to visit if you're in a rush though.

🍤 I ordered their 5 mixed tempura package, including eggplant, chicken, eel, shrimp, and squid. They provide 8 and 12 mixed tempura package as well. My most favourite tempura was squid, really soft ✨ 💰 Very delicious & authentic tempura taste, great value for money 💯 📌 Don't forget to reserve your table before coming~

Visited Komefuku for dinner for their tempura. The tempura were light and slightly still oily but may be because they were extremely busy and didn't have time to let the tempura sit long before serving. I got the 12 tempura combo which had prawn, squid, chikuwa cake, chicken skewer, sweet potato, asparagus, rolled chicken, amongst various fish and eel. My favorite were the rolled chicken in ume paste and shiso leaves and the chikuwa.

I am not fan of shabu shabu. But the staffs are very polite and helpful. The one I met today can speak English fluently. The price range is normal. English menu available. The taste is the same same.

i chose the wagyu course and its not worth it. the spicy soup has no taste at all. the MATCHA LATTE as seen in the photo. you can expect what you’re getting if you are eating here.

Very tasty. Polite staff. All-you-can-eat veggies, rice and ice cream. Definitely recommend!

Please don’t go. Please. This place is despicable, absolutely despicable. Usually I don’t give reviews, especially long ones like this, but this restaurant is bad on a whole new level. Service was okay, but this is Japan, okay service is the least a restaurant can offer. The restaurant itself is filled with fatty and even a somewhat rotten, odour. The images are good and the raw meat looks nice, but the meat itself cooked (sukiyaki) is just so fat and the essence of the great marbling you can expect to get with wagyu, the perfect equilibrium between fat and lean meat, it’s just gone. Instead you’re left with a piece of meat with marbling in between two chunks of pure fat. The fact that it’s all you can eat, is even worse: meat, especially wagyu or Kobe, should be slowly enjoyed, not forcefully shoved down with a time limit. You can literally feel the fat blocking your veins with every bite. Oh yeah, by the way, the images on the menu and the posters are most probably taken from google, as the meat does not look like them at all. If this way a super cheap place, this could have been tolerated, but at this price, it’s unacceptable, just to call it wagyu, it’s just disgraceful. Also, expect not feeling well after shoving beef fat down your throat :). If you want to eat great wagyu or yakiniku, there are so many better options, try searching online, Japan web magazine is my personal favourite. If you’re willing to spend more, Misono Kyoto is great. Want to spend less? Try Yakiniku no bunya.

A bit pricey for the food that it offer. It would be a four star had the price been about 6000 yen for two. (I paid over 9000 yen for domestic beef)

Great all you can eat shabu-shabu or Sukiyaki restaurant. We tried the Domestic Beef set and it's delicious.