Kyoto Free Guide Available on Weekend !: ★ Kamogawa River Yuka Started!

After enjoying the gorgeous Sakura, the famous sign telling the next season, Summer has come up in the riverside of Kyoto!! Kamogawa Yuka, a riverside platform for dining, is one of the symbol of Kyoto.

When you see it's set up above the west bank of Kamogawa River, it reminds Spring's finished and the city has set up to welcome the Summer!! It's originally appeared in the late 16th century, just the outdoor wooden benches at first, then, it's gradually set up more elaborate current form.

In this season, the people are enjoying their relaxing time on their own style, watching the beautiful view while listening to the sound of a stream in the riverside. Seeing that young couples enjoy their lunch in the sunny open-air riverside is very popular. Also people enjoy cycling in a cozy gentle breeze along the river.

At night, this riverside is turned to be the scenic site well-known for its gorgeous Pontocho! The traditional lantern light is really exotic.

Now there are about 90 yuka platforms, meaning 90 restaurants are located along the river. There are many kinds of cuisine available such as traditional Izakaya, Sumibi-yaki (charcol grilled), Kyoto Kaiseki, Sushi, Tenpura, Sukiyaki, Italian, French, Beef etc...

There is the theater of Geiko/Maiko at the end of the Pontocho street, so if you're lucky, you may come across the beautiful Maiko walking on the street or enjoy dining with their guests...