2025-04-29
NEWS
About Chimoto
Hospitality
Over 300 Years of Chimoto ‒
Exploring Kyoto Chic, and spend an unforgettable time.
Historically, regional foods were brought from all parts of Japan to the
capital city, Kyoto by lords, warriors and travelers alike.
Founded in 1718, CHIMOTO has devoted all of our spirit to serve the
finest Japanese cuisine in the Kyoto style.
Located in the heart of Kyoto, the Gion-shijyo district, this traditional
Japanese restaurant has long preserved a special culture, attracting a
devoted clientele that includes many artists and literati.
Feel free to immerse yourself in Kyoto culture and have a pleasurable
time at CHIMOTO with the beautiful river view.
capital city, Kyoto by lords, warriors and travelers alike.
Founded in 1718, CHIMOTO has devoted all of our spirit to serve the
finest Japanese cuisine in the Kyoto style.
Located in the heart of Kyoto, the Gion-shijyo district, this traditional
Japanese restaurant has long preserved a special culture, attracting a
devoted clientele that includes many artists and literati.
Feel free to immerse yourself in Kyoto culture and have a pleasurable
time at CHIMOTO with the beautiful river view.
CUISINE
Taste of tradition and new creativity
Our concept is to preserve tradition and always keep having
inquisitive for foods.
The restaurant’s policy is to always come up with a
new menu for every month.
If there are any ingredients to which you have allergies or aversions,
kindly inform us when making your reservation.
Please enjoy the dishes that fully express the beautiful seasons.
Lunch
Dinner
Cancellation Policy
A cancellation fee from the afternoon of the previous day will be charged 50%.
100% cancellation fee will be charged on the day.
Thank you for your understanding.
ROOMS
All rooms face Kamo River.
The building is a historical building designated by Kyoto City.
Enjoy your meal with the scenery of the four seasons of beautiful
river view.
Seasonal Events
YUKA -Dine at Outside-
During the summer (May 1 ‒ September30th)
You can choose to dine outside by the Kamo River.
YUKA is an old custom that is said to have originated around 1570.
When there was no air conditioning, it was wisdom of our ancestors
thought of to cool off in summer.
Your meals will be served at your room in the event of inclement weather.
ACCESS
- Shop Guide
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LUNCH 12 : 00 〜 14:30 L.O.13:00
DINNER 17:00 〜 21:30 Close Monday
- Reservation
- 075-351-1846 Book from here
- 〒600-8012
- 140-5 Saitocyo Shijyodori-sagaru Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Japan
- from JR KYOTO
- by Taxy 15min.
- from HANKYU KAWARAMACHI
- east entrance No.1 by walk 3min.
- from KEIHAN GIONSHIJYO
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entrance No.3 by walk 3min.
or entrance No.4(ESL) by 4min.