Arashiyama Gourmet Yokocho, filled with shops where you can enjoy a variety of foods from perfect for food walks to places where you can sit down and have a proper meal, has opened on December 1, 2023, at Arashiyama Square, a one-minute walk from Kyoto Arashiyama Station. In this article, we will introduce the gourmet food available at Arashiyama Gourmet Yokocho. Let's stop by when you visit Arashiyama in Kyoto next time!
A new spot where you can enjoy a variety of tastes, where the deliciousness of Kyoto Arashiyama and interaction intersect
Arashiyama Gourmet Yokocho was born as a new landmark located near the Togetsukyo Bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto, aiming to make all customers feel "delicious" and "fun" through food. It is a new gourmet spot where you can enjoy meals in a space full of atmosphere and vitality, with six restaurants in an alley-style lined up.
Arashiyama Gourmet Yokocho believes that not only the taste of the food, but also the communication with customers is important in creating an "I'm glad I came here" experience in a once-in-a-lifetime encounter. In order to value communication, it has staff who can speak foreign languages and prepare menus in English, providing a space where everyone, regardless of nationality, can truly enjoy.
Unveiling the Japanese gourmet you can enjoy at Arashiyama Gourmet Yokocho!
Arashiyama Gourmet Yokocho was created with the desire to create a fun store filled with the deliciousness of Japan (gourmet) and interaction with people (yokocoh - an alley). At each store, you can enjoy a variety of meals such as seafood grilled dramatically at the storefront, voluminous tuna bowls, crispy tonkatsu, udon with proud soup stock, and attractive sweets.
Bowl dishes
The store carefully selects fresh ingredients such as tuna, salmon, and ikura. The rice cooked in the store is fluffy and goes perfectly with seafood.
Tonkatsu
This is a specialty shop where you can enjoy authentic Tonkatsu. The crispy batter and thick, juicy meat offer a satisfying meal. It's very popular among those who want a hearty meal.
Udon
The udon, made with a special broth, is the most popular among foreign tourists. It offers simple "Bukkake Udon" and "Tempura Udon".
Sweets
The store offers a wide range of sweets, from the popular "Strawberry Daifuku" and "Strawberry Dorayaki" to sweet potato desserts such as "Daigaku Imo" and "Sweet Potato". Especially, its Sweet Potato has been praised for its patisserie-level quality!
Skewers & Fried Foods
The store offers freshly grilled food right in front of you. Its menu is rich in variety, from seafood grills such as squid, shrimp, and scallops, to beef and pork skewers. They all pair excellently with beer and highball.
Drinks
Enjoy a wide range of drinks from soft drinks to alcohol. Let's enjoy it as a companion for food tours!
Delicious, fun, and a bit nostalgic. Let's visit such an alley-style shop when sightseeing in Arashiyama!
Spot Information
- Spot Name: Arashiyama Gourmet Yokocho
- Address: 1F, 3rd section, Arashiyama Square, 3-25-2 Sagatenryuji Susukinobaba-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Access:
- 1 minute walk from "Arashiyama Station" on the Keifuku Line
- 9 minutes walk from "Torokko Saga Station" on the Sagano Sightseeing Railway
- 11 minutes walk from "Arashiyama Station" on the Hankyu Arashiyama Line
- 11 minutes walk from "Saga Arashiyama Station" on the JR Sagano Line
- Business hours: 10:00~19:00
- Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260403/26040416
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