Activities & Experiences · Pontocho / Kiyamachi
Kamogawa Noryo-yuka (Riverside Summer Dining) 鴨川納涼床
Seasonal wooden dining platforms built over the Kamo River by restaurants in Pontocho and Kiyamachi.
HoursSeason May 1 - October 15 (2026); hours vary by restaurant
ClosedVaries by restaurant; some finish at the end of September
PriceTypical dinner: ¥8,000
Getting thereGion-Shijo Station (Keihan) or Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu), 3 min
Time needed2 hours
Best timeEvenings in May-June or late September, when it is cooler
AddressWest bank of the Kamo River between Nijo and Gojo, Nakagyo-ku and Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Websitekyoto-yuka.com
About
Each summer restaurants along Kiyamachi, Pontocho and Saiseki build temporary wooden decks (yuka) over the Misosogi channel on the west bank of the Kamo River. Diners eat outdoors with views across to the Higashiyama hills, with menus from kaiseki to Italian and bars. The season set by the Kamogawa Noryo-yuka association runs from May 1 to October 15 in 2026.
Highlights
- Open-air dining over the river
- Choice of cuisines and budgets
- Views of the Higashiyama hills at dusk
- Some places offer lunch platforms
Tips
- Reserve ahead for Friday and Saturday evenings
- Search shops by area and budget on the association's site
- Platforms close in rain
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