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For each guest that dines at this restaurant, byFood will donate 10 meals
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Cuisine
Traditional Japanese / Kaiseki / Kappo
Average cost
Lunch: ¥1,000 - ¥5,000
Traditional "choshoku" by way of Zen Buddhist teachings plus hearty soups equals one of the best Japanese breakfast joints in Gion.

Restaurant Details

The name “choshoku kishin” roughly translates to “joyful breakfast,” drawing from the Zen Buddhist teaching that eating and cooking are the better parts of life. Occupying a quiet space along the path of Hanami-koji Street, the eatery curates a relaxed, breakfast-only menu that follows the patient progression of the Japanese tea ceremony. Meal starts by selecting your serving bowl and follows a simple principle: one rice, one soup. Perfectly plump and steaming in a clay pot, rice is portioned bit by bit, so the excitement lies in savoring the changes in the grain’s texture as the cooking continues. By the time the scoop reaches the bottom, a layer of crisped rice becomes a delightful surprise. The gentleness of the flavors and the inspiration for the menu stem from homemade dishes by the owner’s mother. The Kyoto white miso soup with pork and seasonal vegetables is one of the more popular choices, but expect a string of other ever-changing options as the season unfolds. What remains constant is the emphasis on harvests sourced from Kyoto and Kamakura. Charcoal-grilled maruboshi sardine and house-made pickles become the perfect side dish. Service is courteous with a personable touch — this is where you’d go for a traditionalist breakfast in Kyoto. Reservations are required.

Choshoku Kishin Access Info

Choshoku Kishin is a 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station.

Choshoku Kishin Phone Number

075-525-8500

Choshoku Kishin Business Days

Sunday
07:30 AM
02:00 PM
Monday
07:30 AM
02:00 PM
Tuesday
07:30 AM
02:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
07:30 AM
02:00 PM
Saturday
07:30 AM
02:00 PM

Choshoku Kishin Address

Hana-Touro Hotel Gion 1F, 555 Komatsucho, Higashimaya Ward, Kyoto, 605-0811

Choshoku Kishin Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 2 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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