Fine Dining in Kyoto Japan

The imperial capital for half a millennium until 1869, Kyoto is the cradle of Japanese culture and its historical and spiritual heart. Geishas wander its cherry-tree-lined streets and lanterns are lit at night, when the appetizing smell of cooking fills the air. The pinnacle of Kyoto’s culinary heritage – the highly refined, multi-course kaiseki – lives on in the city’s historic ryotei restaurants. Kyoto is such a perfect distillation of Japanese culture that at times it can feel like a theme park.