I wanted to have a private room lunch for a family gathering. It was a very convenient location near Maruyama Park, and there were many foreign tourists as well. Although they recommended the Mizutaki hot pot, I chose the parent and child rice bowl for lunch. It may not be clear in the photos, but it was quite substantial. Along with miso soup, they also served kettle-cooked udon, which was also quite filling. You can also choose from bento boxes with tempura or grilled meat, and they all have great flavor and portion size. The prices are reasonable considering it's a private room. The service staff were all very friendly and provided excellent service. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

Kyoto Maruyama Park, near the entrance, there are several shops lined up, one of them being Torikyu. It was chosen due to its decent size and moderate number of customers. Despite being an old establishment, it was the first time visiting. The large tatami room was divided by partitions. The atmosphere was not as charming as depicted on the website, but it was still a comfortable place to spend time. A second party was planned, so a Yudofu course was ordered here. The appetizers were beautifully presented, and the Yudofu was light yet flavorful. The service, although expected to be rough for a group establishment, was surprisingly friendly and accommodating, with the waitresses showing warmth and flexibility. Overall, it was a pleasant experience and gratitude was felt towards the restaurant.

Tofu hot pot, beef tempura, and other delicious dishes perfect for pairing with sake. The fried tofu skin and wild vegetable tempura were both delicious with great textures. The private room was calm and traditional, with a buzzer for calling the staff. The tofu hot pot was heated with solid fuel, and the staff checked on it frequently. It felt like having a room service dinner at a ryokan. Dining at a place like this for dinner in Kyoto is a nice experience. It may be a bit pricey at 10,000 yen for a family of four, but worth it.

We enjoyed a luxurious young chicken hot pot course at a restaurant with a 100-year history in Maruyama Park! It seems to be a popular spot for school trips, offering a large amount of food at a reasonable price. Located in a historic house in Maruyama Park, "Torihisa" is a restaurant visited by master chefs with over 100 years of tradition. Enjoy the bamboo groves of Maruyama Park and the seasonal views while dining. We offer a specialty dish, "Nagoya Cochin hot pot," made with locally sourced chicken, for visitors from out of town and tourists to enjoy the seasonal flavors. Experience the heart of the people of the capital city through the meticulously crafted hot pot dishes that have been passed down through generations. We look forward to welcoming you with open arms.

At the entrance of Maruyama Park, this restaurant was welcoming even in the rain during the pandemic. Despite the alcohol ban, the staff was friendly and the large private room we reserved was spacious. We enjoyed a variety of dishes including hot pot and grilled chicken. The food was delicious, especially the fluffy dashi-maki egg and crispy yuba tempura. The large pot of Nagoya Cochin chicken was impressive, and the freshly made warabi mochi for dessert was a delightful surprise. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, experiencing the calm beauty of Kyoto without crowds was a unique opportunity. We look forward to visiting again to support local businesses and enjoy the charms of Kyoto.

Had dinner at Torikyu located at the edge of Maruyama Park. Ordered the Yasaka set meal which came with yudofu. The yudofu with ponzu sauce, ginger, and seaweed was incredibly delicious! The beautifully presented meal with a variety of dishes priced at ¥3300 (including tax) was a pleasant surprise. Since the restaurant is known for its hot pot dishes, I would like to try that next time.

I had a Yudofu kaiseki meal on New Year's Day♡ It was a little late, but they warmly welcomed us. The private tatami room was very cozy. The Yudofu had a gentle taste. The tempura was also delicious. They even served rice for my child and took care of us in various ways.

I enjoyed just the broth of the chicken, it was delicious. I decided to change the ponzu sauce that was provided for the hot pot halfway through because the light flavor of the chicken broth was so good. I only had the broth, which allowed me to fully appreciate the taste of the chicken. You can find more details in my blog at https://bishokuclub.info/2020/01/14/torihisa/. Please check it out for reference.

I went on an overnight trip to Kyoto with my company colleagues. Here is a memo of the restaurants we visited. My friend made a reservation in advance. Although Fukuoka is famous for Mizutaki, my friend who lives in Kyoto recommended this place, saying that Kyoto also has delicious Mizutaki. The course we ordered included adding condiments to the ozoni soup for 4200 yen. As we walked through Maruyama Park, the entrance exuded a sense of history. We were seated in a spacious tatami room with a view of the garden. Oh! There was a cat! These cats are called town cats and are properly taken care of by the community. There were several cats in Maruyama Park, all with shiny fur and very cute. We saw a tabby cat, which seemed to be part of a family. The staff at the restaurant served the Mizutaki. The warm chicken broth poured into teacups was soothing and comforting for our tired and slightly chilled bodies. The dish was filled with plenty of vegetables and square-shaped mochi. We also had appetizers and a choice between ozoni or udon for the finale. I chose the ozoni, and the flavorful broth made it a delightful dish to the last bite. The staff, although elderly, were friendly and made the dining experience enjoyable. We also enjoyed the garden and meeting the cats. It was a very satisfying meal. Thank you for the feast!

Lunch here is too good for 3,000 yen. It's delicious and, most importantly, you can eat in a private room safely and quietly.

It's a spacious place that can accommodate a large group. They serve a refreshing chicken hot pot. It was delicious.

I was able to enjoy the meal in a calm atmosphere.

I wanted to write about watching the Higasa Parade on July 24, 2013 and then spending the day visiting shrines and temples, but I couldn't handle the heat. I wanted to see the Kankosai festival for dinner, so I went to Torihisa a little early at 5 pm. It was still bright outside. Although it didn't feel like dinner, I sat at a table where I could see the garden and enjoyed shabu-shabu in a room with effective air conditioning. Of course, I also had beer. I debated adding more meat, but decided against it due to my diet. While the room temperature was comfortable during the shabu-shabu, it was too cold afterwards, so I settled the bill early and left. Thank you for the meal.

Located just off the Higashioji Street, next to a shrine in Gion, a little up the path to Maruyama Park. Among the row of restaurants in Maruyama Park, there is one that stands out - a traditional Kyoto cuisine restaurant established in 1901. Upon entering, we were greeted with a long hallway leading to a tatami-floored main hall with three tokonoma alcoves displaying hanging scrolls. Through the windows, a view of bamboo groves could be seen. We had reserved the young chicken hot pot. Even though it was a large room, the staff took care of everything from lighting the fire to adding ingredients. The appetizers included small salmon sushi, crab terrine, and a white salad with diced persimmons. The soup was pre-cooked with chicken. The staff recommended trying the soup in a teacup with added salt and shichimi pepper, and it was delicious. Besides the chicken, the hot pot ingredients included Chinese cabbage, mitsuba leaves, glass noodles, shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, tofu, yuba, and mochi. The hot pot was enjoyed with ponzu sauce. For rice, we could choose between plain or okayu (rice porridge with additional condiments), and we opted for okayu. Finally, for dessert, we had matcha ice cream with white dumplings and red bean paste. Despite being in a large hall, the service felt like we were at a traditional inn, and the food was delicious. The portion size was just right. The restaurant is conveniently located, and we would love to come back in the winter when it gets cold.

You can see it on the left side after entering Maruyama Park a little from the north side of Yasaka Shrine. There is also a parking lot, which is convenient in terms of location. This time, I am using a coupon. The price is 4,200 yen instead of 8,400 yen, but if it were at the regular price, it might be a bit high. However, there is also a 6,300 yen coupon available on HOT PEPPER, so around 6,300 yen might be more reasonable. I'm sorry. Is it because it's a bit more mainstream? The large tatami room is a bit unsettling. However, the service from the waitstaff was a bit rough but pleasant. They will take care of the hot pot for you. [Menu for Mizutaki & Kyoto Kaiseki] ■Appetizer: Assorted five kinds ■Sashimi: Fresh sea bream, bluefin tuna sashimi was surprisingly good. The bluefin tuna was like medium fatty tuna. ■Hot Pot: Mizutaki of young chicken, chicken meat, soup, Chinese cabbage, mizuna, enoki mushrooms, wheat gluten, Kyoto tofu The chicken is cut into chunks, so there are bones, but it was delicious. We enjoyed the broth by adding salt and shichimi. ■Simmered Dish: A fish inside a cherry blossom mochi, which was innovative. ■Fried Dish: Nanohana, shrimp sandwiched with bamboo shoots, salt ■Soup: Red miso soup It's a shame that the ingredients are dried wheat gluten. It feels cheap. ■Rice: Seasonal rice Bean rice. Perfect for refreshing the palate. ■Pickles: Three kinds ■Dessert: Matcha ice cream, white bean paste with shiratama Overall, the portion size is quite filling and satisfying. Do not expect high-end cuisine. It's a teahouse where you can eat rice. But the atmosphere is nice. We were allowed to leave our car there and enjoyed Maruyama Park and Yasaka Shrine's Hanatoro on the way back. This was my third visit this time (laughs). It's still a bit chilly, but it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.