A hidden gem in Kyoto where exquisite Wagyu teppanyaki and seasonal delicacies are crafted with artistry, offering an unforgettable dining experience of refined luxury at exceptional value.
Tsuruse
鶴清
KYOTO
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Japanese Cuisine
The Largest Long-Established Restaurant along the Kamo River
- Private Room
- Group Guests (10 or More)
- Open for Lunch
- Babies and Small Children
- Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Enjoy dining at a restaurant and inn along the Kamo River in Kyoto, and savor the cuisine of a world-class chef, trained at renowned restaurant “Kitcho”.
Tsuruse is a Japanese restaurant and inn, located in the popular area of Kamogawa in Kyoto. After receiving training at world famous “Kitcho”, owner and chef Nobuyuki Tanaka continues to captivate guests with his luxurious Kyoto kaiseki cuisine, utilizing an abundance of carefully selected seasonal ingredients and brilliant presentation. During summer (May through the end of September) guests can enjoy “Kamogawa no yuka” (riverside dining) where large wooden platforms are set up outside along Kamo River so guests can have the pleasure of dining outside on seasonal cuisine while taking in the spectacular view overlooking Kamo river and Higashiyama. For riverside dining, Tsuruse boasts the largest space among all the establishments along the Kamo river, accommodating up to 200 guests at a time. Furthermore, for guests that want to make the most of their experience in Kyoto, they are welcome to stay at our accommodation.
| Address | 451 Gojō Agaru, Shimozaimokucho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto |
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| Business hours | Lunch 12:00 - 15:00(14:00LO) Dinner 17:00 - 21:30(20:00LO) Riverside Dining Lunch May and September only Dinner May 1 through Sep. 30. |
| Closed | Irregular Holidays |
| Directions | -A 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station on the Keihan Main Line (Keihan Electric Railway) -A 10-minute walk from Kawaramachi STation on the Hankyu Kyoto Line (Hankyu Railway) -A 7-minute taxi ride from JR Kyoto Station. |
| Price | 【Dinner Menu】¥8,000~ 【Lunch Menu】¥5,500~ 【Kids Menu】¥3,000 |
| Seating | 500 seats |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | Guests with children and babies are welcome. Strollers are allowed to be brought into restaurant. |
| 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. ※ 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 only |
| 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 |

451 Gojō Agaru, Shimozaimokucho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto

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