Eel Spots in City Center Area

  • Pontocho Idumoya
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    3.5
    52 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Pontono-machi 173-2 Kashiwaya-machi which rises to Shijo-machi
    This is a Kyoto cuisine restaurant in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. This window glass enclosed restaurant situated on the Kamo River provides a spacious atmosphere for dining. Popular for their secret Tokyo-style broiled eel sauce and other seasonal Kyoto cuisine, during the months of May through September one can enjoy your meal 'on the river', with seating on the deck erected over the river.

    Saw this along the main tourist drag, and found their window display captivating. Note that Japanese window display often shows the single serving price but when you’re seated you’d find out the...

  • SATOWA
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Karasumaru Annex 2F 20-1 Umetada-cho Kyoto-shi Nakagyo-ku Kyoto
  • Unagi Kappo Maehara
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    4.0
    13 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Le Kitakoji cho 108-1 Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture exchange cho Tsuni Article on

    This is a beautiful property in the center of Kyoto, near some large hotels and civic buildings and has been a favorite of mine for some years as a high-end Unagi (eel) restaurant. As of November...

  • Okuniya Unagi Hyoe
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    4.0
    2 Reviews
    Gourmet / Alcohol
    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Sakai-cho Nishikini Kochi up Kikuya cho 534

    京都にありながら、田舎の感じのいい鰻屋というイメージの接客。洗練されているというより、暖かい感じ。メニュー等がなく、アルコール類がないような感じだったが、思い切って頼んだらありました(笑)

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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