Looking for a meal after exploring Kyoto’s museum district? Here are some good restaurants near the Okazaki-koen Area.
Okazaki-koen Park Area: Sean Hsu / Shutterstock.com
There are a few restaurants around the edges of Okazaki-koen (Kyoto’s museum district), as well as Starbucks and a fancier sit-down place right in the park. Here are some other choices:
- Karako
This rough-and-ready ramen joint serves a delectable bowl of ramen and some excellent fried chicken. It’s greasy and good. - Asuka
It’s not fancy, but this simple shokudo (all-around Japanese eatery) is a decent place to fill up before heading downtown. It’s about 10 minutes’ walk south of Okazaki-koen, on Sanjo-dori.
Okazaki-koen area is located in Kyoto’s Northern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Northern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com – usually you can reserve a room with no upfront payment. Pay when you check out. Free cancellations too
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
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- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- If you're visiting more than one city, save a ton of money with a Japan Rail Pass – here's my explanation of why it's worth it
- A prepaid Suica card makes travelling around Kyoto easy – here's how
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