Exploring the Kyoto Gosho is a good way to work up an appetite. Here are some good restaurants near the Kyoto Gosho (Imperial Palace and Imperial Palace Park).
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The Gosho is huge and there are restaurants in the surrounding neighborhoods, especially near the northeast and northwest corners. The area around the Karasuma-Imadegawa intersection is particularly crowded with restaurants. Here are two choices slightly further from the Gosho:
- Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo
A few blocks west of the Gosho, this elegant Kyoto tea and sweet specialist is great if you don’t need a meal, just a sweet and a cup of tea. Don’t go in shorts or sandals, though. - Grand Burger
If you’re in the mood for a burger and fries, this joint will certainly satisfy. It’s a short walk east of the northern end of the Gosho.
Kyoto Gosho is located in Central Kyoto. See our complete list of things to do in Central Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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