Right at the gate of Matsuo Taisha, the famed shrine of the sake god in Kyoto's scenic Arashiyama, enjoy a specialty chicken kaiseki meal crafted with the renowned "Chicken Mizutaki" prepared using pure spring water from Mt. Matsuo.
Kiyamachi Hirokawa
木屋町 廣川
KYOTO
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Unagi (Eel)
The renowned unagi restaurant "Hirokawa" from Arashiyama introduces a new way to enjoy eel in Kyoto’s central Kiyamachi area.
- Counter Seating
- Private Room
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
In the picturesque setting of Kyoto’s Arashiyama, the renowned unagi restaurant “Hirokawa” has long been celebrated for its mastery of eel cuisine.
To share its legacy with more diners, Hirokawa has opened “Kiyamachi Hirokawa” in Kyoto’s central Kiyamachi area, near Sanjo Station. This new restaurant offers a unique and immersive dining experience that transforms the way guests enjoy unagi.
Here, diners are invited to grill their own eel, turning the meal into a delightful and interactive event. The experience begins with an exquisite kaiseki course, featuring seasonal ingredients that set the tone for the culinary journey. Freshly prepared eel, expertly handled the same day, is presented for guests to grill over glowing charcoal.
Whether enjoyed as “shiroyaki,” with its pure and delicate flavors, or as “kabayaki,” glazed with Hirokawa’s signature tare sauce, the result is both delicious and deeply satisfying. The finale is a personalized uangi bowl, with the grilled eel served atop freshly steamed rice in a clay pot.
In the tranquil atmosphere of Kyoto, this combination of refined kaiseki cuisine and the joy of grilling your own unagi offers a dining experience that is as memorable as it is delicious.
It is a perfect blend of tradition, innovation, and culinary artistry.
| Address | 2nd Floor STELLAM Bldg, 534-18 Ebisucho, Nakagyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto |
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| Business hours | ・Lunch: 11:30 to 13:30 (last entry) ・Dinner: 17:00 to 20:30 (last entry) |
| Closed | Sundays and Mondays (including national holidays) |
| Directions | ・[By Bus] Get off at Sanjo Kawaramachi Station and walk for 3 minutes. ・[By Train] A 5-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station or a 4-minute walk from Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line's Shiyakusho-mae Station. ・Please note: If arriving by car, kindly use one of the nearby paid parking lots. |
| Price | ・Lunch: From ￥8,800 ・Dinner: From ￥15,400 |
| Seating | ・8 counter seats ・4 private rooms (maximum of 28 seats) ・8 hall seats ※ There is a 2nd floor and there is no elevator and it is not wheelchair accessible. Thank you for your understanding in this regard. |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | Children 13 years and older who can order a course are welcome. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | None |
| Parking | None |
| 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. |
| 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% |
2nd Floor STELLAM Bldg, 534-18 Ebisucho, Nakagyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto
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