A place where the true essence of Japan and its culinary culture can be experienced with all five senses.
Daitoryo
大當両
KYOTO
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Japanese Cuisine
Experience authentic Yuba and Hamo Kaiseki cuisine in a traditional Kyoto restaurant with over 70 years of history.
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
- Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Nestled in the narrow, cobblestone alleys of Ponto-cho by the Kamo River, Daitoryo serves Kyoto cuisine in a beautifully renovated, 140-year-old Japanese house, rich with Kyoto’s historic ambiance. The menu highlights yuba (tofu skin) and seasonal, local ingredients prepared in a classic Kyoto style.
The owner, a certified guide-interpreter, offers English-speaking guests a unique insight into Kyoto’s history, culture, and attractions alongside the carefully crafted dishes.
In the evening, guests are treated to stunning views of the Kamo River and Minamiza Theatre.
From May to late September, you can dine on the riverside terrace “yuka,” enjoying the cool Kyoto breeze, or savor a warm yuba nabe hotpot in the cozy autumn and winter seasons.
| 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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