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Summer Riverside Kyoto Lunch at Momijiya (June to September 2025)

4.30· 9 reviews

Highlights

  • Guaranteed open riverside seating with good ventilation!
  • Enjoy Kyoto cuisine that makes the most of seasonal ingredients.
  • Enjoy exploring Takao before and after your meal.

What to expect

Relax on the riverside and taste fresh Kyoto cuisine featuring charcoal cooked fish. Relax over the Kiyotaki River, feeling the cool breeze and listening to the running water.

Reviews

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I experienced plenty of nature.
Posted Date: 2020/07/25
みかん
The dedicated suspension bridge really elevated my spirits. I was healed by the sound of the flowing river.
The meal included a bento with grilled sweetfish, which was worth the price.
I requested a shuttle service, but since I had some extra time, I toured a nearby temple. The distance back to the bus drop-off point was quite far, so I returned by public transport (bus).
I had a wonderful experience. Thank you very much.専用のつり橋がとても気持ちを高めてくれました。川のせせらぎに癒されました。
お料理は鮎の塩焼き付きお弁当といった内容でお値段相当でよかったです(^^)
送迎をお願いしましたが、時間があまってしまったので近くのお寺を観光しました。バスの乗降場所まで戻るのも距離が離れてしまいましたので、交通機関（バス）で帰りました。
とても良い体験ができました。ありがとうございました。
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The first riverbed dining experience in nature.
Posted Date: 2019/08/24
ゆあん
It was a scorching day with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees, but here, a cool and pleasant breeze was blowing. I made a reservation for noon and arrived around 11:30, but my seat was already prepared, so I didn't have to wait. The food was delicious, and I was able to spend a relaxing time in nature. After resting at my seat for a while, I took a stroll nearby, and it was just the right time to head back for the bus (everyone gathered, so we departed early). I thought the riverbed would be alo… It was a scorching day with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees, but here, a cool and pleasant breeze was blowing. I made a reservation for noon and arrived around 11:30, but my seat was already prepared, so I didn't have to wait. The food was delicious, and I was able to spend a relaxing time in nature. After resting at my seat for a while, I took a stroll nearby, and it was just the right time to head back for the bus (everyone gathered, so we departed early). I thought the riverbed would be along the Kamo River, but considering the coolness and the sense of relaxation, I'm glad I signed up for this tour. 気温が35度を超す猛暑日でしたが、こちらは涼しく気持ちいい風が吹いていました。12時の予約で送迎を申し込み11時半くらいに到着しましたが席は用意されていたので待たされることは無かったです。お食事もおいしく、自然の中でゆったりとした時間を過ごすことができました。しばらく席で休んだ後近くを散歩してちょうどよい感じで帰りのバス時間となりました(みんな揃ったので早めの出発でした)。川床は鴨川沿い、と思っていたのですが涼しさと癒やされ感を考えたらこちらのツアーを申し込んでよかったと思います。
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In the midst of a typhoon
Posted Date: 2021/08/11
かおりん
Unfortunately, I ended up participating just as a typhoon was approaching. I was a little late for the shuttle bus meeting time, but when I contacted them, they were very kind and waited for me, which was a great help. Fortunately, the rain wasn't too strong, just light, so we had our meal at a semi-indoor table facing the river. I chose the bamboo course, and when I saw the photos, I wondered if it would be enough. Since it was lunch, I thought it might be just a small portion, but surprisingly… Unfortunately, I ended up participating just as a typhoon was approaching. I was a little late for the shuttle bus meeting time, but when I contacted them, they were very kind and waited for me, which was a great help. Fortunately, the rain wasn't too strong, just light, so we had our meal at a semi-indoor table facing the river. I chose the bamboo course, and when I saw the photos, I wondered if it would be enough. Since it was lunch, I thought it might be just a small portion, but surprisingly, there was a good amount and it was delicious! Next time, I would like to participate on a sunny day. ちょうど運悪く、台風が近づいてきた時の参加となってしまいました。
送迎バスの集合時間に少し遅れてしまったのですが、連絡を入れた際とても優しく対応下さり、ちゃんとお待ち頂き助かりました。
幸いなことにそこまで強くはなく小雨でしたので、半屋内のテーブルで川側を向いてのお食事でした。
私は竹コースでしたが、写真を見た時は足りるかな？ランチだしこんなものかな？と思っていたのですが、意外にしっかり量もあり美味しかったです！
今度は晴れた日に参加してみたいです。
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First riverbed dining experience
Posted Date: 2023/08/06
GGタツロウ
I wonder how it is in this intense heat with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees for several days. Contrary to my worries, the riverside was very cool with a nice breeze. I'm not a fan of river fish, but I ate the grilled young sweetfish whole, starting from the head. The skin was delicious, and I didn't mind the bones at all. Enjoying a beer while listening to the sound of the river was delightful. It's definitely summer in Japan from the afternoon.

I used a shuttle for the outbound trip. For the … I wonder how it is in this intense heat with temperatures exceeding 35 degrees for several days. Contrary to my worries, the riverside was very cool with a nice breeze. I'm not a fan of river fish, but I ate the grilled young sweetfish whole, starting from the head. The skin was delicious, and I didn't mind the bones at all. Enjoying a beer while listening to the sound of the river was delightful. It's definitely summer in Japan from the afternoon.

I used a shuttle for the outbound trip. For the return, I took the city bus for 230 yen (though it takes some time). I was disappointed that I didn't realize how convenient the bus was, as I didn't have a sense of the distance between the city and Takao. I would have appreciated it if there had been some information about that somewhere.

I also visited the "Bird and Beast Caricatures" (it's 1000 yen per person), and I was able to spend time leisurely without encountering many overseas visitors. 連日35度越えの猛暑の中どうなんだろう。
そんな心配をよそに川床は、風が抜けて非常に涼しく過ごさせていただきました。　
川魚は苦手ですが稚鮎の塩焼きは頭から食べました。皮目が美味く骨も気にならず美味しくいただきました。川の音を聞きながらビールをゴクリ。
昼から日本の夏ですね。
往路は送迎を利用しました。復路は230円の市バスを利用(時間かかりますけど)。市内と高雄までの距離感がわからずバスが便利なことが判らず残念。どこかに記述いただけたら嬉しかったです。
鳥獣戯画も見学して(お一人様1000円ですけど)
海外の方ともほ… 連日35度越えの猛暑の中どうなんだろう。
そんな心配をよそに川床は、風が抜けて非常に涼しく過ごさせていただきました。　
川魚は苦手ですが稚鮎の塩焼きは頭から食べました。皮目が美味く骨も気にならず美味しくいただきました。川の音を聞きながらビールをゴクリ。
昼から日本の夏ですね。
往路は送迎を利用しました。復路は230円の市バスを利用(時間かかりますけど)。市内と高雄までの距離感がわからずバスが便利なことが判らず残念。どこかに記述いただけたら嬉しかったです。
鳥獣戯画も見学して(お一人様1000円ですけど)
海外の方ともほぼ合わずゆっくりと過ごさせていただきました。
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You can enjoy lunch at a long-established ryokan by the charming riverside.
Posted Date: 2026/06/23
kayo
It was a hot day, but I was able to spend time at the riverside terrace cooler than I expected. The food was delicious, and I enjoyed a charming riverside lunch. The fresh greenery of Takao was lovely. I also thought I would like to visit again during the autumn foliage season.

The shuttle bus was delayed by about 30 minutes due to an accident along the way. It didn't arrive even after 15 minutes past the scheduled time, so I contacted them to find out what was going on. If there was going to be … It was a hot day, but I was able to spend time at the riverside terrace cooler than I expected. The food was delicious, and I enjoyed a charming riverside lunch. The fresh greenery of Takao was lovely. I also thought I would like to visit again during the autumn foliage season.

The shuttle bus was delayed by about 30 minutes due to an accident along the way. It didn't arrive even after 15 minutes past the scheduled time, so I contacted them to find out what was going on. If there was going to be a delay, it would have been reassuring to receive a notification from the inn before the departure time, so I deducted one star. 暑い日でしたが、川床で予想より涼しく過ごせました。お料理もおいしく、風情のある川床ランチをいただくことができました。
新緑の高雄は素敵でした。
また紅葉の季節にも訪れたいと思いました。

送迎バスが途中事故に巻き込まれたとかで、30分ほど遅れて到着。暑い中15分過ぎても来なかったのでこちらから連絡して状況がわかりました。
遅れるなら、出発時間までに旅館の方から予め連絡をいただけると安心して待つことができたので、★を一つ減らしました。
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I was healed by the scenery and cuisine that you can't find in Okinawa. I want to participate again next year.
Posted Date: 2018/07/02
はむちゃん
I want to tell my daughter about this wonderful place. The fresh green was dazzling. I thought I might feel lonely traveling alone, but that wasn't the case at all. The driver and everyone else were very welcoming, so I didn't feel lonely. The greenery of the mountains is beautiful.こんなところに素敵な場所があるなんて、娘にも是非教えたいです。新緑のあおがまぶしかったです。ひとりたびで寂しいかと思ったが、そんなこともなく運転手さんはじめ皆さんが快くもてなしてくれたから、寂しいとはおもわなかったです。山の緑ステキですね。
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I was surprised by the deliciousness of the sweetfish.
Posted Date: 2023/09/10
おかちか
It was a wonderful place with beautiful greenery, the sound of the river, the chirping of insects, and the quiet sound of a flute. The staff at the shop suggested that I eat the grilled sweetfish starting from the head. I was a bit skeptical about that.

To my surprise, I didn't feel any bones at all; it was crispy and fragrant, and the flesh was tender. When I shared my thoughts with the staff, they explained that the reason you can eat it from the head is due to the size of the sweetfish and th… It was a wonderful place with beautiful greenery, the sound of the river, the chirping of insects, and the quiet sound of a flute. The staff at the shop suggested that I eat the grilled sweetfish starting from the head. I was a bit skeptical about that.

To my surprise, I didn't feel any bones at all; it was crispy and fragrant, and the flesh was tender. When I shared my thoughts with the staff, they explained that the reason you can eat it from the head is due to the size of the sweetfish and the fact that it is grilled slowly over charcoal. I was convinced. It was the most delicious grilled sweetfish I've ever had. After the meal, I strolled around while chatting with my friends, dipping my feet in the cold river water. It became a fun and delicious memory. Thank you! 美しい緑、川のせせらぎ、虫の声、静かな笛の音、素晴らしい場所でした。
お店の方が、鮎の塩焼きを、どうぞ頭から召し上がって下さいと言われました。頭からとは、と半信半疑でした。
食べてびっくり、全く骨を感じず、パリパリと香ばしく身はふっくら、お店の方に感想をお話すると、頭から食べられるのは、鮎の大きさと、炭火でじっくり焼いているからです。と教えてくださり、納得でした。今までで、一番美味しかった鮎の塩焼きでした。食後は、友人たちとおしゃべりしながら、散策。冷たい川の水に足を浸したり。楽しく、美味しい思い出… 美しい緑、川のせせらぎ、虫の声、静かな笛の音、素晴らしい場所でした。
お店の方が、鮎の塩焼きを、どうぞ頭から召し上がって下さいと言われました。頭からとは、と半信半疑でした。
食べてびっくり、全く骨を感じず、パリパリと香ばしく身はふっくら、お店の方に感想をお話すると、頭から食べられるのは、鮎の大きさと、炭火でじっくり焼いているからです。と教えてくださり、納得でした。今までで、一番美味しかった鮎の塩焼きでした。食後は、友人たちとおしゃべりしながら、散策。冷たい川の水に足を浸したり。楽しく、美味しい思い出になりました。ありがとうございました!
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Healing Riverbed Tour
Posted Date: 2024/08/02
おらおらんうーたん！
This year's extreme heat made the riverside terrace surprisingly cool and impressive. The shuttle service was also great. I would like to use it again around autumn.今年の酷暑の中、川床はびっくりするくらい涼しくて感動でした。送迎有もよかった。また秋ぐらいにも利用してみたいです。
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A Relaxing Getaway
Posted Date: 2018/07/25
Joshua
Momojiya has a very relaxing atmosphere, and I had plenty of food to eat! Please check out temples in the area, if you have time.

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