Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2019
KYOTO CITY TOURISM ASSOCIATION February 2019
Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2019
The 10th Annual Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2019 will be held from 1 – 28 February, 2019 and will see 200 restaurants throughout Japan’s ancient capital offering gourmet delicacies through special set menus and at special prices.
Not only will traditional Kyoto-style kaiseki Japanese restaurants be participating in the festival, but also innovative and specialized restaurants for tempura, sushi, teppan-yaki, and even French, Italian, and Chinese restaurants to name a few. Restaurants participating in the Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special 2019 will offer special menus for lunch and dinner with exceptional value and at set prices, inclusive of tax and service charge. Prices range from: JPY 2,500 (USD 23), JPY 3,500 (USD 32), JPY 5,000 (USD 46), JPY 7,500 (USD 69), JPY 10,000 (USD 92) JPY 12,000 (USD 111) and JPY 15,000 (USD 138). Simply check the website http://www.krws.jp/en/ for details of the participating restaurants and their offerings, and make a reservation directly to the restaurants mentioning that you would like their Winter Special.
To commemorate its 10th edition, Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special is teaming up with ikyu.com which will offer special accommodation plans with 27 of Kyoto’s leading hotels and ryokan (Japanese style inn), so you can enjoy dinner without time constraint.
Kyoto is a gourmet’s delight throughout the year, however it is little known that winter is the best season for many seafood varieties as well as for many vegetables produced locally around Kyoto. Seasonal produce of particular note to look out for include: seafood from the Sea of Japan, such as sea bream known as guji or aka-amadai, and matsuba crabs; as well as Kyoto vegetables such as syogoin daikon radish, kintoki carrots, and mizuna leaves to name a few.
Fushimi: Home to Fresh Waters, Sake and Echoes of Yesteryear
Many international tourists visit Fushimi Inari-taisha, which has been ranked No. 1 for the most popular tourist attraction in Japan for the 5 consecutive years at TripAdvisor, but there are more hidden gems in Fushimi Ward. Located in the south of Kyoto, Fushimi Ward has long played a role as an important transportation hub connecting Kyoto and Osaka by river.
In addition to sampling the wares that Fushimi has to offer, visitors to the region are also encouraged to enjoy the landscape and historical scenery of the area by taking the 50 minute Jikkokubune Cruise. Once onboard the vessel, passengers meander by many historical buildings including traditional boat taverns and the signature burnt-wooden and white plaster walls. The many willow trees and other seasonal flora that lines the river’s banks also make the journey a very special and beautiful experience.
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About Kyoto City Tourism Association
Kyoto City Tourism Association is composed of Kyoto city officials and over 1,400 tourism & MICE related businesses. It aims at promoting tourism in Kyoto through activities such as participating in international tourism expositions, inviting and supporting overseas media and travel agencies to Kyoto to familiarize them with tourist & MICE venues; and improving the environment for international tourists and business visitors. KCTA is also commissioned by the city of Kyoto to manage the Kyoto City Overseas Representatives which are located in the United Arab Emirates, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia, UK, the U.S., France, South Korea, China, Australia and Taiwan.
