The essence of Kaiseki Japanese cuisine is not only to pay attention to the taste of the ingredients themselves, but also to perfectly infiltrate the Japanese Zen culture. Among them, Kaiseki cuisine, which is "not seductive with aroma, but more spiritual," brings Zen culture into full play.

more vividly.

*Kunoi Main Store* Address: 459 Shimokawara-dori, Yasaka Torii-mae, Higashiyama District, Kyoto City.

Kikunoi, which specializes in kaiseki cuisine, is a representative of the highest level of Kyoto cuisine. The restaurant was founded in 1912 and has two branches in Kyoto. Among them, Kikunoi's main restaurant has been awarded three Michelin stars for many years. The current chef is the third generation of the restaurant.

-Murata Yoshihiro is the first chef in Japan to be awarded 7 Michelin stars. Kikunoi main restaurant ranks 42nd in the "2016 Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" selection.

Recommended: Nigiri sushi, sashimi, duck arrowroot soup, sea urchin abalone, yellowtail tofu hot pot Address: 459 Shimomokawaramachi, Yasaka Torii-mae, Shimogawara-dori, Higashiyama District, Kyoto.

Business hours: Lunch: 12:00-14:00, dinner: 17:00PM-20:00PM, irregular breaks.

Per capita consumption: Lunch is about 570 RMB; dinner: about 1,250 RMB.

Tel: 81-75-5610015 Transportation: Get off at Keihan Gion Shijo Station and walk for 15 minutes.

*Yoshizumi* Address: 5, Shimogamo Morimotocho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Yoshizumi was converted from two Michelin stars to three stars in 2014, and chef Yoshiki Tanigawa is known as Asia's top chef and a kaiseki master.

Yoshiquan is located near Shimogamo Shrine in the non-tourist area of ??Kyoto. Because it is located in the suburbs, there are fewer tourists and it appears to be more quiet.

Recommended: Snakehead mushroom soup, sweet peas, raw beef.

Transportation: About 110m from Kyoto Station.

Business hours: 12:00~14:30 noon (entry time: 12:00~12:30); 18:00~22:00 in the evening (entry time: 18:00~19:00).

Per capita consumption: Lunch is about 630~950rmb.

Dinner is about 1300~1900rmb.

*Kichi Arashiyama Main Store* Address: 58 Babacho, Saga Tenryuji Temple, Ukyo-ku, a suburb of Kyoto.

Yoshihao Arashiyama Main Store is located on the beautiful Arashiyama Mountain. It is the most beautiful restaurant among the Michelin restaurants in Kyoto. The exquisite decoration in the store reflects the beauty of traditional Japanese culture everywhere.

Ji Zhao is very particular about the selection of ingredients. The food pays attention to the combination of color and taste. Every dish is not only delicious, but the utensils used for presentation are also very particular and match well.

Although it is ranked among the top ten most expensive restaurants in the world due to its high prices, it is still loved by many tourists.

Recommendations: Imperial rice, grilled food, boiled food bowl, eight-inch business hours: 11:00～15:00 noon (ordering deadline: 14:00); 17:00～22:00 in the evening (ordering deadline: 20:00)

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Per capita consumption: Lunch: 300~350RMB; Dinner: 1000~1500RMB Tofu cuisine The Japanese are excellent at making tofu and are very particular about the ingredients used. Only high-quality beans, pure well water and natural brine can be used to make delicious tofu.

of tofu.

Tofu cuisine is even more famous in Kyoto. Walking around Kyoto, you will find that there are many tofu restaurants that have inherited craftsmanship for hundreds of years and developed various tofu restaurants.

Yudoufu is one of the delicacies not to be missed in Kyoto.

*Junmasa* Address: 60 Kusakawa-cho, Nanzenji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.

Nanzenji is the best place to eat authentic yudofu in Kyoto. Junzheng is located in Nanzenji. The soup of their yudofu is made from the most authentic kelp stock and is delicious.

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The key is that the price is very affordable.

Recommended: Yunshui Cuisine and Soup Tofu Set Business Hours: 11:00-21:30.

Per capita consumption: 100~150rmb.

*Odan Shimizu Store* Address: 3-340 Shimizu, Higashiyamayama District, Kyoto Prefecture.

This is a century-old shop that is as famous as Shunzheng. It has a history of 350 years. The nostalgic tofu made from organically cultivated soybeans and natural alkaline water following ancient production methods is a delicacy that is hard to find elsewhere.

Business hours: Monday to Friday: 11:00~16:30 (last order time: 16:00), weekends and holidays 11:00-17:30 (last order time: 17:00).

Per capita consumption: about 64 yuan.