Reservation for Okakuen Nanzenji in Kyoto

updated: September 07th, 2024

Discover Okakuen, a charming restaurant in Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, serving delicious cuisine in a traditional Japanese setting. Enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden while savoring creative dishes inspired by Kyoto flavors. Located near Nanzenji Temple, it's the perfect place for a memorable dining experience.

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    Overview


    "Okakuen" is a restaurant located in Kusakawa-cho, Minamizenzaiji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
     It is about a 7-minute walk from Keage Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line.
     The restaurant is housed in a traditional Japanese-style building and can accommodate up to 70 people in the main and new buildings combined.
    At Okakuen, you can enjoy your meal while gazing at a beautiful Japanese garden.
     The garden and the building itself have a charming atmosphere, and it becomes even more stunning during the autumn foliage season.
    The cuisine served here is created with great care by the owner, Mr.
     Mishima, and it has a playful touch.
     There are creative dishes inspired by the upstream journey of sweetfish (ayu) and cucumber frogs that are entertaining even to look at.
    Additionally, Okakuen offers a special seasonal banquet-style meal inspired by a flower-viewing picnic (hanami bento).
     The flavors are unique to Kyoto, and you can also enjoy the view of cherry blossoms from the window, making it particularly recommended for those visiting during the spring season.
    The chefs at Okakuen have a strong commitment to using high-quality ingredients and preparing them with attention to detail.
     In particular, their dishes featuring sea bream and shrimp are outstandingly delicious.
     The seared blue fish is juicy and simply irresistible, and the sashimi is fresh and exquisite.
    Okakuen is also a popular venue for celebrations such as weddings.
     It is conveniently located near tourist attractions such as Nanzenji Temple and the Keage Line.
    Please be sure to visit Okakuen at least once.
     You will definitely enjoy the beautiful Japanese garden and delicious cuisine it offers.


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