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Kibune no Kawadoko (Riverside Summer Terrace of Kibune), Kyoto

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Exactly natural air conditioning

Kibune which is also called “Inner Parlor of Kyoto” is located in the mountains surrounded by nature in the northern part of Kyoto City, where you can feel the seasonal emotions whenever you visit. If you are going for a walk or a hike, it is recommended spring in which beautiful fresh green is seen and autumn where you can enjoy lighted-up autumn leaves. In summer, Kawadoko cuisine can be enjoyed while listening to the murmur of Kibune River, which is also known as the summer resort of Kyoto and is known as “Kawadoko” specialty of Kibune.
The origin of “Kibune no Kawadoko” (Riverside Summer Terrace of Kibune) is the beginning of Momoyama period by setting “Sajiki” (stand) in the Kamogawa River flowing through the city of Kyoto to entertain customers. “Kibune no Kawadoko” is installed on the mountain stream in such a way that the stand protrudes, so if you extend your hand, you will be exposed to cold water. Cold water flows under “Kawadoko”, and the wind crossing the mountain stream is also cool. That is exactly natural air conditioning. Sometimes it will be too cool, so you’d better have a coat on hand. Especially if you visit “Kawadoko” after evening, the wind will feel cold.

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Speaking of Kibune’s name is Kawadoko food. The characteristic of Kawadoko dish of Kibune is to be able to enjoy in the natural rich environment surrounded by the mountains. Kawadoko cuisine different from Kyoto’s center can be enjoyed in Kibune.
Kibune has not only “Japanese” but “Western”. There are shops where you can enjoy organic coffee and cosmetics. Perhaps it might be a glimpse of the unexpected Kibune and the appearance of Kyoto.

Point!

Introducing access to Kibune. If you are heading from Kyoto Station, take the Japan Railway Nara Line and transfer to Keihan Main Line at Tofukuji Station. From Demachiyanagi Station, the terminal of Keihan Main Line, take the Eizan Electric Railway and get off at Kifuneguchi Station. From there, you can arrive in a few minutes by Kyoto City Bus. Alternatively, take the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line from Kyoto Station, go to Kokusaikaikan-mae Station, and take the Kyoto Municipal Bus to Kibuneguchi Stop.

As the road is very crowded during the season, be sure to use public transport.

Charms and Highlights of Kibune no Kawadoko

The Kyoto dish to have while hearing the murmuring of the Kibunegawa

Short distance from floor to the surface of the river is very attractive feature of Kibune no Kawadoko. It seems that it is very near the surface of the water, so if you stretch out hand it is almost within your reach. You can feel the wind which rustles the inside of trees in vivid green, without thinking the intense heat in the town, and the humid heat peculiar of Kyoto Basin, separated from the urban noise. The Kyoto dish to have while hearing the murmuring of the Kibunegawa river is particular.

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Immerse yourself in a luxurious feeling

In Kibune called “an annex of Kyoto”, “Kawadoko” can be enjoyed from May first to September 30.
Unlike Kamogawa installed in a riverside, it is prepared on a river in many cases in Kibune. Therefore, you can feel a coolness, hearing a little stream. You are able to immerse yourself in a luxurious feeling by full-scale Kyoto cooking.

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“Kamogawa Noryo-yuka” (Riverside Summer Terrace Dining) is a summer tradition in Kyoto. While enjoying the cool river breeze and the beautiful night light, you will definitely want to experience “Noryo-yuka” where you can enjoy delicious meals made by craftsmen. Recently, the number of table seats "Noryo-yuka" has increased, so let's go there.Seats are set up on the river surface every year during the hot months from May to September. At the seat facing the river, you can enjoy...
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The beginning of Kawadoko of Kibune is in the Taisho Era

The beginning of Kawadoko of Kibune is in the Taisho Era. When ascetic rests on a river, it is said to be the beginning that having been offered tea, food, etc. hospitality . .

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Dress which can be adjusted

Compared with the city area in Kyoto, about 10 degrees Celsius temperature of Kawadoko is low. It is recommended that going in the dress which can be adjusted.

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Cannot go down in Kawadoko when it rains

In the case of rain, you cannot go down in Kawadoko. You have to take a meal indoors.
The period when Kawadoko is performed varies according to each store.Moreover, having or not having a courtesy bus and parking lot, the number of seats also changes with stores. Please ask each store.

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Information(Access, Price/Charge, Tel, Address, Official site, etc.)

Name:Kibune no Kawadoko (Riverside Summer Terrace of Kibune)
Address:Kuramakibunecho Kyoto Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 601-1112 Japan
Access:Eizan Dentetsu Kurama-sen Line “Kibune-guchi-eki Station” (10 minutes by bus)
Tel:(+81) 75-741-4444 (Kibune Tourism Association)
Price:That differs depending on the restaurant.
Official site:Kibune Tourism Association
http://www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp/

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