Hoshinoya Kyoto, an all-river-view ryokan located in Arashiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, is hosting "Rankyo no Noryo Kawadoko," limited to one group per day.
The event runs from July 1 to July 31, 2023, and guests will also be able to enjoy Japanese wine.
Here are the details.
About "Rankyo no Noryo Kawadoko"
"Rankyo no Noryo Kawadoko" is a program limited to one group per day where guests spend time feeling the breeze in an open-air floating tea room jutting out over the Oi River.
Set up in a floating tea room reminiscent of the tsuridono (fishing pavilion) of the shinden-zukuri architectural style where Heian aristocrats used to keep cool, and styled with furnishings evoking a chodai (canopied platform), guests can savor a hamo (pike conger) kaiseki course paired with Kyoto sake and Japanese wine.
In the midst of Kyoto's fierce summer heat, this program reportedly allows guests to enjoy dinner in a private space while admiring the scenery and the breeze from the Oi River, experiencing an elegant summer cooling tradition just like the Heian aristocracy.
Key Features
The features of "Rankyo no Noryo Kawadoko" are summarized below.
Feature 1: A floating tea room with furnishings reminiscent of shinden-zukuri architecture
Feature 2: A hamo kaiseki course enjoyed while feeling the breeze from the Oi River
Feature 3: Six varieties of pairing drinks consisting of Kyoto sake and Japanese wine
Here is the "Hamo Kaiseki" menu.
Sakizuke (Appetizer): Lightly seared hamo, tomato jelly, Tosa vinegar
Wanmono (Soup): Botan hamo
Mukozuke (Sashimi): Thinly sliced hamo, fatty tuna, plum flesh soy sauce, chiri vinegar
Hashiyasume (Palate Cleanser): Hamo somen noodles, green onion, ginger
Hassun (Seasonal Platter): Hamo with sweet vinegar sauce, nanban shira-ae, sea urchin with grated yam, figs simmered in red wine, hamo roe terrine
Yakimono (Grilled Dish): Salt-grilled sweetfish, tade vinegar
Shiizakana (Main Dish): Wagyu sirloin, Kamo eggplant, Takagamine pepper, needle ginger, light starchy sauce
Sunomono (Vinegared Dish): Hamo strips, cucumber, fresh wood ear mushroom, myoga ginger, Tosa vinegar
Gohan (Rice Dish): Hamo rice, toasted nori, wasabi, chazuke broth, pickles
Dessert: Uji Kintoki
These dishes are accompanied by six types of pairing drinks combining Kyoto sake and Japanese wine.
Why not spend a truly luxurious moment here?
Reference
Overview of "Rankyo no Noryo Kawadoko"
Period: July 1 to July 31, 2023
Time: 17:30 - 19:30
Price: 1 person 48,000 yen
2 persons 85,000 yen (tax and service charge included, accommodation fee separate)
Includes: Private rental of floating tea room, hamo kaiseki course, sake and wine pairings
Capacity: 1 group per day (1 to 2 persons)
Reservations: Accepted up to 7 days in advance via the official website (https://hoshinoya.com/kyoto/)
Location: Hoshinoya Kyoto
Eligibility: Hotel guests
Remarks: Depending on the weather, the event may be canceled or the venue changed even on the day of the event.