Kotogase Chaya — Restaurant in Kyoto

We stumbled upon this charming restaurant while boating down the river, and it was a delightful surprise. The aroma of grilled squid filled the air, and the squid itself was incredibly fresh. The dango was sweet and chewy, making for a perfect treat. It’s a cozy, affordable spot that was definitely worth the trip down the river. The grandson and grandma...

This an awesome place. Food and drinks are decent enough, but the atmosphere of enjoying those on a hot day after a walk through the parks while looking at the boats going up- or downstream is unforgettable. I recommend going here after passing through the bamboo forest and using one of the yellow boats to cross the river. From here you can walk to the...

Food was pretty good, however they did not let us know that you cannot row back across the river after eating. You have to walk all the way around again. This took a lot longer than anticipated and we missed sights we planned to see. They should let you know that before you commit to...