Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort will begin its kawayuka (riverside terrace) lunch and dinner plans on May 1, 2026 (Friday). The open-air terrace dining overlooking the flowing Kamo River is one of Kyoto's most beloved summer traditions, and the venue is preparing an enhanced experience for the 2026 season.
About Kawayuka at Funatsuru
Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort operates within a five-story tower building that stands as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan, with over 100 years of history. The venue traces its roots to a traditional ryotei (Japanese restaurant inn) founded in the third year of Meiji (1870), which relocated to its current location in Taisho 14 (1925).
From May 1 through October 15, the restaurant adds kawayuka seating alongside the Kamo River — one of the largest such terraces along the riverbank, drawing approximately 15,000 visitors each summer. The terrace is designed with generous spacing between seats, allowing guests to enjoy the views at a relaxed pace.
For July and August, the venue plans a flexible arrangement where the main courses are served in the cool indoor dining room, with dessert enjoyed on the riverside terrace. Details on exact hours and service specifics will be announced separately.
2026 Kawayuka Lunch & Dinner Overview
Operating Period: May 1 (Friday) to October 15 (Thursday)
- May through September: Open daily
- October: Closed on Tuesdays
Hours:
- Lunch: 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM (last entry 1:30 PM)
- Dinner: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM (last entry 8:00 PM)
Prices:
- Lunch: from ¥4,800 (tax included, service charge extra)
- Dinner: from ¥10,000 (tax included, service charge extra)
Prices vary depending on the course content and seating location (front-row Kamo River seats available).
Reservations: https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/funatsuru/reserve?fpc=147.9.365.3060e9ad2388371l.1808360890000
Seasonal Kyoto French Menus
The menu changes three times throughout the season — May to June, July to August, and September to October — to reflect the seasonal ingredients of each period. Kyoto summer staples such as hamo (pike conger eel) and local Kyoto vegetables are incorporated into a Kyoto French style.
During July and August, a limited frozen cocktail made with champagne and other seasonal special items are also planned. Details will be announced at a later date.
Sample Menu Items
Lunch – Kamo River Front Row / Fish & Meat 5-Course – ¥6,800 (May to June)
- Amberjack marinade with summer vegetables, mango ravigote, tomato gelée, and caviar
- Chilled corn soup with pure white garnish
- Isaki (chicken grunt fish) poêlée with new onion and yuba étuvée, light clam sauce
- Omi duck slow-roasted, new turnip and watercress salad, spiced aroma
- Melon and sansho pepper degustation
- Bread and after-meal drinks
Dinner – Kamo River Front Row / Amadai and Wagyu Beef 5-Course – ¥14,000 (May to June)
- Amberjack marinade with summer vegetables, mango ravigote, tomato gelée, and caviar
- Chilled corn soup with pure white garnish
- Amadai (tilefish) scale-grilled with new onion and yuba étuvée, Saikyo miso sauce
- Kuroge wagyu beef fillet poêlée with new turnip and watercress salad, truffle sauce
- Melon and sansho pepper degustation
- Bread and after-meal drinks
Official Website: https://www.funatsuru.com
