Kyoto Century-Old Kaiseki Restaurant: Watakame in Miyagawa Town

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— What You Can Expect —

Experience the legacy of Watakame, founded in 1864, which has endured over a century without wavering. Operating through five generations, it preserves its heritage alongside the historic buildings of Miyagawa Town. As a longstanding kaiseki restaurant, Watakame dedicates itself to culinary excellence, offering guests seasonal delicacies from Japan's mountains and seas while treasuring every guest encounter. Furthermore, the restaurant continuously innovates, presenting creative dishes that redefine traditional perceptions of kaiseki cuisine, keeping pace with the times.

Immerse yourself in Miyagawa Town, where the restaurant resides, renowned as one of Kyoto's five flower streets. This quaint district boasts a plethora of historical buildings, exuding an antique charm. Strolling along its streets, you may chance upon geishas adorned in exquisite makeup, offering a glimpse into authentic Japanese culture. The first floor of the restaurant features seven bar seats, each crafted from a single piece of hinoki cypress, radiating warmth and inviting relaxation. Upstairs, special private rooms cater to guests with children, ensuring a cozy, familial atmosphere. Though modest in size, the restaurant evokes a sense of homeliness that resonates with all who enter.

— Package Introduction —

• Chef's Custom-made Standard Kaiseki Dinner (counter seating)
• Chef's Custom-made Classic Kaiseki Dinner (counter seating)
• Chef-ordered Premium Kaiseki Dinner (counter seating)
• Chef's Custom-made Standard Kaiseki Dinner (private room seating)
• Chef's Custom-made Classic Kaiseki Dinner (private room seating)
• Chef-ordered Premium Kaiseki Dinner (private room seating)

— Million Package Experience: Sushi Experience Course Introduction —

• This plan requires reservation 1 month in advance and free cancellation 2 weeks in advance
• Number of guests: 2 to 6, priced at JPY200,000 per guest (including teaching and package fees); drinks are paid on the day
• Reservation time: 5:00 pm. The owner personally teaches guests how to make sushi, followed by enjoying the set meal prepared by the restaurant
• The entire experience lasts 3 hours, with approximately 1 hour dedicated to making sushi and 2 hours for enjoying the meal
  

— Million Package Experience: Surprise Package Introduction —

• 9:00 am: The vehicle arranged by the restaurant will be waiting downstairs at the hotel. The owner will drive his own car to accompany the tourists to the market (Kyoto Central Market), where guests can select their favorite ingredients (sufficient for two guests; please avoid waste). Afterward, guests will return to the restaurant in the arranged vehicle
• 12:00 pm: The two guests will enjoy lunch provided by the restaurant.
• 1:00 pm: The owner personally teaches one guest how to handle the ingredients bought in the market and introduces Japanese cooking methods suitable for those ingredients, while the other guest observes
• 2:00 pm: Cooking officially starts for one guest, while the other guest will have the opportunity to experience making Japanese wagashi rice cakes or Japanese fan painting
• 5:00 pm: Two guests will enjoy a luxurious set meal prepared by the restaurant in a private room on the second floor. The dishes prepared by the guests will be served as surprise dishes. Additionally, they can enjoy limited drinks provided by the restaurant and watch a geisha performance arranged by the restaurant
  ※ At the end, guests will receive Japanese drinking utensils (Katakuchi) as souvenirs from the restaurant
  ※ This restaurant boasts a 155-year-old history, currently under the stewardship of its fifth-generation owner, renowned for their specialty in conger eel