DINING

The aristocrats of the Heian period lived in Kyoto and went to their villa in Arashiyama to enjoy nature and boating in the elegant atmosphere.Even today, the cuisine served at Arashiyama, where rich nature is timeless, is a quiet and peaceful experience.All the dishes use rich ingredients gathered in the capital of Kyoto to create carefully prepared dishes that are full of nourishment and comfort to the body and soul.The soup stock for the soup bowl is seasonally adapted to delight both body and soul.The summer soup is refreshing, while the winter soup is comforting, with the deep savory flavor of kelp.Following the tradition, the savory flavor is brought out by carefully selecting kelp and dried bonito flakes and making minute adjustments to the water temperature and soaking time according to the season. The nourishing cuisine with a playful touch of tradition makes each dish even more special.

Savoring the Milestones of Seasonal Events

The dishes prepared by following the almanac are a unique experience of staying at a Japanese Ryokan.By juxtaposing the dishes with the scenery you see during your stay at HOSHINOYA Kyoto, be immersed in the worldview of spending time embracing nature during the four seasons, as the Heian aristocrats loved to do.
Seimei, the 5th season of 24 solar terms, is a time when flowers are in bloom, the blue sky is clear, and a fresh wind blows.In the appetizer, three different seasonal shellfish combined with spring wild vegetables, topped with pickled plum jelly, create a fresh and colorful scene as if flowers are opening under a blue sky.It is a peaceful time to enjoy the essence of Kyoto cuisine, its playful flavors, and the milestones of the calendar.