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Shoraian

松籟庵Arashiyama, Kyotolast order: unknowntatami

Tofu kaiseki in a villa above the river: reserve; a 10-minute riverside walk from the bridge, uneven path.

Best timereserved onlyeasiest walk-in
BookingReserve ahead Warning
DietsVegetarianask for the rest
  • Known for tofu kaiseki
  • Villa above the river
  • Book ahead
  • Tatami seating
  • Vegetarian options

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Reservations

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reserved only: high

A walk-in lunch is only planned as primary when your arrival lands outside the “impossible” window.

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On the ground

How to order, tip and pay, allergies, and booking

Tipping

Unlike in the US, no tip is expected here.

Allergies and diets

  • YesVegetarian

Booking

Booking
Reserve ahead
Reservations
Taken
Note
Reserve ahead.

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ShoraianShoraianArashiyama Bamboo GroveTenryū-jiArashiyama Yoshimura

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What to say

In EnglishSay or showSounds like
This one, pleaseこれをくださいkore o kudasai
How much is it?いくらですか？ikura desu ka
Can I pay by card?カードで払えますか？kādo de haraemasu ka
Where is the toilet?トイレはどこですか？toire wa doko desu ka
Excuse me / Sorryすみませんsumimasen
Thank youありがとうございますarigatō gozaimasu
The bill, please.お会計をお願いします。—

Paying and tipping

Unlike in the US, no tip is expected here.

  • Tipping: None. Money left on the table will be brought back to you.

At the table

  • Signed as not allowed on many temple approaches and in Nishiki: eat at the stall.
Paying, diet and allergies

Diet and allergies

Yes means there is something for you; ask means possible with care; no means go elsewhere.

  • Vegetarianyes

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Who it suits, booking and the kitchen
Comfort, facts and cons

Hygiene and comfort

Seating
Tatami (shoes off, floor seating)
Kids
kids' menu: ask · stroller: poor · Long tofu course and floor seating: better for older kids
Access
step-free: no · Tatami rooms in an old house up a path in Arashiyama: floor seating and steps

Facts

Reservations
Taken — Reserve ahead.
Capabilities
food · seated_rest
Diet
vegetarian: yes · gluten free: unknown · halal: unknown
Getting there
Upstream from Togetsukyō along the river path · ~10 min walk

Cons

  • Uneven path in the dark; tatami seating.

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Questions, alternatives, and where our facts come from

Questions and answers

Questions and answers

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Is it vegetarian?

The courses are built on tofu, but stock and sauces may use fish; ask for a vegetarian course when you book.

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

How do I get there?

About a 10-minute walk upriver from Togetsukyō bridge on an uneven path; bring a light after dark.

Checked 2026-09-28 · Voykit desk

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