Must-see restaurants in Imperial Palace & Around

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Seared rice cake at Imamiya-Jinja

    Kazariya

    Imperial Palace & Around

    There are two restaurants at the eastern entrance to Imamiya-jinja specialising in aburi-mochi (grilled rice cakes coated with soybean flour) served with…

  • Toraya Karyō Kyoto Ichijō

    Imperial Palace & Around

    This gorgeous tearoom-cafe is a stone's throw from the west side of the Imperial Palace Park. It's fantastic for a break from sightseeing in this part of…

  • Kanei

    Imperial Palace & Around

    A small traditional place not far from Funaoka Onsen, Kanei is for soba connoisseurs – the noodles are made by hand and are delicious. The owners don’t…

  • Papa Jon's

    Imperial Palace & Around

    A short walk from the north border of the Imperial Palace Park, this light-filled cafe serves brilliant New York cheesecake (¥550) and hot drinks. Other…

  • Grand Burger

    Imperial Palace & Around

    A short walk from the northeast gate of Imperial Palace Park, this burger cafe is a great spot for a break while sightseeing. Prop up at the counter or…

  • Sarasa Nishijin

    Imperial Palace & Around

    This is one of Kyoto’s most interesting cafes – it’s built inside an old sentō (public bathhouse) and the original tiles have been preserved. Light meals…

  • Manzara Honten

    Imperial Palace & Around

    Located in a converted machiya, Manzara represents a pleasing fusion of traditional and modern Japanese culture. The fare is creative modern Japanese and…

  • Demachi Futaba

    Imperial Palace & Around

    Join the queue of locals here for some of the city's tastiest sweets, with the mame-mochi (glutinous rice sweet with black beans) being the standout star…

  • Bon Bon Café

    Imperial Palace & Around

    If you find yourself in need of a light meal or drink while you’re in the Demachiyanagi area, this casual cafe is a good choice. There is a variety of…