A traditional kaiseki restaurant serving seasonal Japanese dishes, Kodaiji Jugyuan offers an intimate dining experience in the serene surroundings of Kōdaiji Temple.
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Kōdaiji Jugyuan is a kaiseki restaurant within the grounds of Kōdai-ji Temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama Ward, offering a dining experience closely tied to place and season. The menu follows a classical kaiseki structure, emphasizing careful preparation, visual balance, and ingredients selected at their peak rather than reinterpretation. Meals are served in a quiet, inward-facing setting that reflects the surrounding temple environment, encouraging slow pacing and attentiveness. Kōdaiji Jugyuan is best approached as an extension of a temple visit, suited to diners seeking a formal, contemplative meal shaped by Kyoto tradition and setting.
Facilities & Services
- Private dining available
- Seasonal kaiseki menus
- Reservations required
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