Now being offered by the Hotel Granvia Kyoto !
Not many foreign visitors know about this delightful summer tradition in Kyoto known as Kawadoko. Thus, it gives us great pleasure to introduce this ‘cool’ summer tradition to our guests from around the world.
Summer in Kyoto can be very hot, and traditionally Kyoto people have dealt with the heat in some very inventive ways. One of them is known as Kawadoko dining which refers to platforms built over flowing rivers and streams so as to offer diners a cooling natural respite from the heat of the city. Kyotoites love to enjoy meals on these decks, relishing the delicious foods and the cool natural breezes.
In central Kyoto, you can find Kawadoko along the Kamogawa River between Nijo Street and Gojo. For an even more unique experience, however, you can go to the Kibune River, about one hour from the hotel, and sit amongst lush greenery over a rushing mountain stream and enjoy delicious summer specialties at one of the 20 restaurants with Kawadoko. Another rural area famous for its river topping decks and food is in Takao along the Kiyotaki River, which is about a 40-min. ride from the hotel. Each area has its own allure and charm; for instance, those along the central Kamogawa River are very lively and beautifully lit in the summer evenings while those at Kibune and Takao are serene and secluded and some five degrees cooler than in the city.
So that our guests can enjoy this uniquely Japanese experience, the Hotel Granvia Kyoto has made arrangements with one restaurant from each area and we are now offering special packages that include an overnight stay and a visit to the restaurant of your choice from among the three being offered. We make all the arrangements so there is no hassle on your part, and you get to have an exotic experience rarely ever enjoyed by foreign visitors to Kyoto.
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