Not just a restaurant, nor merely a traditional inn,
we define ourselves as a “Culinary Ryokan.”
Rooted in the terroir of the Kyoto region, our Italian cuisine is crafted with carefully selected seasonal ingredients, offering a refined expression of place and season.
- A Stay Dedicated to Cuisine -
The unique blend of 'food' and 'time' which can only be experienced here seamlessly integrates the emotions of traditional Japan into the beloved concept of an "Auberge".
We offer a colorful array of dishes filled with seasonal ingredients in our Italian cuisine which abundantly features the terroir of Kyoto. The way the profile of the dish changes with even how the sauce is poured resembles the fleeting beauty of Kikusui's garden throughout the seasons.
Italian cuisine evolved in a way that makes the most of the flavors of the ingredients.
Enjoy a course meal in which each dishes utilizes local ingredients from the Kyoto area and which is inspired by the concept "Garden", created by Master Ogawa Jihei VII.
The garden of Kikusui conveys various aesthetics and fragrances of nature throughout the four seasons.
The chefs too, interact with the cuisine while being inspired by nature, skillfully using each rich ingredient to express the beauty of the season.
The limited afternoon tea, along with the regular menu, welcomes orders for custom-made menus for memorable occasions such as anniversaries and both take inspiration from the garden.
Hometown: Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture
Chef Nishino entered the culinary field with the desire to bring joy to many through his cooking.
He trained at a renowned restaurant in Kyoto from the age of 18 and then joined Kikusui. He was appointed as the head chef in 2016. In 2018, he underwent training at a 3 Michelin-starred Japanese cuisine establishment, honing his skills even further.
He presents an innovative style of Japanese kaiseki which fuses old Japanese traditions with new ideas.
Chef Nishino always puts himself in the mind of this guests, and skillfully uses rich ingredients while being inspired by nature, expressing the delicate and profound essence of Japanese cuisine in all of his dishes.
The breakfast is exclusively offered to the hotel guests.
We provide a premium breakfast in a tranquil space and time which invigorates both your body and soul for the day.
