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The Kyoto Guide

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Elegant dining space at Tokuha Motonari restaurant in Kyoto with prepared place settings.

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Top 10 Restaurants in Kyoto

From centuries-old kaiseki dining rooms in Gion to the smoke-filled yakitori bars tucked into Pontocho’s narrow alleys, these 10 Kyoto restaurants represent the essential scope of the city’s food scene. Use this list to prioritize reservations for your next trip to the former imperial capital.

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