A small restaurant that has been a staple in Uji for 50 years, serving traditional Kyoto cuisine and matcha.

What’s Shunsai Gyoan Hasegawa?

With its cozy, homely atmosphere, this restaurant is the perfect spot for a satisfying Japanese-style meal at an affordable price in Kyoto. As suggested by the Japanese kanji of the restaurant’s name, fresh fish and seasonal ingredients are the main focus.

Tuna Bowl Set Meal
Photo by Jane Pipkin

They offer various meal sets for lunch and dinner, most if which feature fish as the main dish. Prices start at ¥1,500. For the full Uji experience, we recommend getting the Uji tuna bowl set, which comes with a cup of the finest matcha and a slice of matcha cake.

What to know before you visit Shunsai Gyoan Hasegawa

Do you need reservations for Shunsai Gyoan Hasegawa?

You can simply walk in. Keep in mind that there aren’t many tables inside, though.

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