To Our Dear Guests,
As the refreshing early summer breeze begins to blow through Kyoto in May, a beloved seasonal tradition quietly comes to life. Listening to the gentle murmur of the Kamo River while enjoying a meal on the river’s edge—on platforms known as “Noryo-yuka”—This is one of Kyoto’s most iconic summer experiences.🦆✨
Dating back to the Momoyama period, this long-standing tradition has grown into a grand summer event, with around 90 restaurants, cafés, and bars setting up these special riverside dining decks along the western bank of the Kamo River, from Nijo to Gojo.
As the lights begin to glow at dusk and the Higashiyama mountains paint the backdrop, the scene becomes like a living painting.
Come and savor a summer night in Kyoto with someone special—an unforgettable experience awaits.
Here is the charm of Kamo River Noryo-yuka and some of the participating places along the river.🦆🏞️✨
🦆【Kamo River Noryo-Yuka】
📅 May 1 (Thu) – September 30 (Tue), 2025
📍 Kamo River, West Bank (Nijo to Gojo area)
🚉 Hankyu Railway: Get off at Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
🚉 Subway Tozai Line: Get off at Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
🚉 City Bus: Get off at Kawaramachi-Gojo, Shijo-Kawaramachi, or Kyoto City Hall-mae
📝 Highlights:
✨ Around 90 restaurants, traditional inns, cafés, and bars line the west bank of the Kamo River, offering unique summer dining experiences on riverside platforms.
✨Enjoy a wide range of cuisine—from Kyoto-style kaiseki, sushi, and grilled meats to creative dishes—while soaking in the sound of flowing water and the cool evening breeze.
✨With the Higashiyama mountains as your view, enjoy a special moment only found in Kyoto.
🔗 More Info: Visit the official Kamo River Noryo-Yuka website
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😋【Kamikiyamachi Area –Part of restaurant】
1️⃣Tōfu&Yuba Kyoto Cuisine – Mameya Genzō
📝Homemade tofu and yuba play the perfect supporting role in refined Kyoto cuisine.
2️⃣Ikoi Rokko
📝A Kyoto-style restaurant set in a renovated 120-year-old machiya townhouse.
3️⃣Shinmiura
📝The birthplace of actress Mitsuko Mori, now a famous restaurant known for its mizutaki .
4️⃣Salon de Royal Kyoto
📝A riverside café deck serving exquisite bonbon chocolates.
5️⃣Tōsuiro Kiyamachi
📝Dine on tofu dishes while watching the sunset from a nostalgic machiya deck.
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😋【Pontocho Area –Part of restaurant】
1️⃣Kyoto Pontocho Kani Samurai Villa
📝Premium crab dishes featuring high-quality snow crab.
2️⃣Pontocho Yakiniku Kiraku
📝Luxurious yakiniku with carefully selected premium meats.
3️⃣Bar ATLANTIS
📝A riverside bar with counter seating—perfect for cocktails under the stars.
4️⃣Ryoriya Ushinohone Main Branch
📝Creative Japanese cuisine and the shop’s signature beef stew with a twist.
5️⃣Sōfudo Ushinohone
📝Creative dishes rooted in traditional Japanese flavors.
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😋【Saiseki Area –Part of restaurant】
1️⃣Thai Cuisine Baan Rim Naam
📝Authentic Thai food perfectly blended into the ambiance of a Kyoto machiya.
2️⃣Manzara Donguribashi
📝An izakaya that takes Kyoto obanzai and skewers seriously.
3️⃣Ajirōman Ishigamatei
📝Known for its specialty duck dishes in a machiya over 100 years old.
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😋【Shimokiyamachi Area –Part of restaurant】
1️⃣Mimasuya MONAMI
📝A French-influenced Japanese restaurant offering meat dishes and obanzai.
2️⃣Amore Kiyamachi
📝A charming space that feels like a scene from an old Italian film.
3️⃣Kacto
📝A modern American café-restaurant along the river.
4️⃣Torihatsu Kamogawa
📝Known for its signature milky-white chicken broth hot pot, handed down since its founding.
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✨Experience Kyoto’s summertime at FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya！
Our hotel is located in the heart of the city with excellent access—you can even walk to the Kamo River.
For a complete experience of Kyoto’s seasonal charm, we warmly invite you to make FUGASTAY Shijo Omiya your home during your stay. 🦆
Sincerely look forward to your visit!
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- You can book your stay from our home page!
- If there is anything you don’t understand after the appointment, please call for advice.
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