A top-recommended Japanese restaurant in Kyoto where you can deepen your understanding of Japanese cuisine while conversing in English with the chef.
Daitoryo
大當両
KYOTO
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Japanese Cuisine
Savor Kyoto’s finest Yuba and Hamo Kaiseki in a timeless restaurant, blending over 70 years of culinary tradition with authentic ambiance.
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
- Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Hidden among the lantern-lit alleys of Ponto-cho by the Kamo River, Daitoryo welcomes guests into a beautifully restored 140-year-old townhouse steeped in Kyoto’s heritage. The refined menu centers on yuba (tofu skin) and seasonal local ingredients, crafted in the classic Kyoto style to highlight harmony and delicacy.
The owner and chef, a certified guide-interpreter, enriches the dining experience with cultural insights, offering international guests a deeper connection to Kyoto’s history and traditions.
As night falls, the softly lit dining rooms open to serene views of the Kamo River and the historic Minamiza Theatre.
From May to September, the open-air kawadoko terrace (yuka) invites guests to dine over the river’s cool breeze, while in autumn and winter, the comforting warmth of yuba nabe hotpot completes the seasonal journey.
| Address | 232-8 Nabeya-cho, Shijo-Agaru, Ponto-cho, Nakagyo-kyu, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto |
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| Business hours | ◆ October to April ・Weekdays Lunch: Unavailable Dinner: 17:00 to 22:00 (Last Order 21:00) ・Weekend & Holidays Lunch: 11:30 to 15:00 (Last Order 14:30) Dinner: 16:30 to 22:00 (Last Order 21:00) ◆ May to September ・Lunch Riverside Dining: 11:30 to 15:00 (Last Order 14:30) ・Dinner Riverside Dining: 16:30 to 22:00 (Last Order 21:00) |
| Closed | ・Tuesdays ・End-of-year Holidays & New Year's Day |
| Directions | ・3 minute walk from Hankyu line Kawaramachi station. ・5-minute walk from Keihan line Gion-Shijo station. |
| Price | Lunch: From ¥4,840 Dinner: From ¥7,986 |
| Seating | 1st Floor: 5 tables (maximum 15 people) 2nd Floor: 5 tables (maximum 18 people) ※ Reservations for private room seating available for groups with over 5 guests. ※ The type of seating at the tables is "zashiki seating (sitting on a cushion over the floor)". Please let us know in advance if you are not able to sit on the floor for any reason and we will prepare a legless chair for you. (Only 8 legless chairs available.) |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | Please note that only children 9 years and older who can older an adult's course are allowed. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None |
| Parking | None (please use nearby coin-operated parking). |
| Dresscode | Smart Casual required. ※ Beach sandals, athletic wear such as sweatpants, T-shirts, tank tops, camisoles, and short pants are not permitted. ※ Guests wearing strong perfume or cologne will be denied entry. ※ Please be advised that all seats are on tatami-mats and so the wearing of socks is required (barefoot is not allowed). |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
| Concierge Service Fee | 10% service charge required |
232-8 Nabeya-cho, Shijo-Agaru, Ponto-cho, Nakagyo-kyu, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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