With UNSECO recently adding Japanese cuisine, also known as “Washoku” to its Cultural Heritage List, this February is the ideal time to taste Kyoto’s culinary offerings during Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special. The annual event takes place throughout February, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy five-star Japanese food at affordable prices with 150 restaurants across Kyoto offering special menus.
 

Launched in 2010 with the intention of stimulating the restaurant industry and nurturing Japan’s unique food culture, this is the fifth annual Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special. It aims to give visitors a culturally enriching gastronomic experience as they taste various types of Japanese food, from tofu to kaiseki and from sushi to tempura.
 

As Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over 1000 years, it was at one stage the kitchen of the Imperial Court and still maintains some of the royal court cuisine. As a result, many unique Kyoto specialities will be on offer during Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special, for example “Kaiseki-ryori”, and a visit to Kyoto is not complete until one has sampled this multi-course banquet of seasonal delicacies.  Moreover, as the centre of Japanese Buddhism for more than a thousand years, Kyoto has a multitude of temples which will be offering tourists the opportunity to dine in beautiful and peaceful settings during this time. With such a renowned cuisine, Kyoto is a must-see destination during February.
 

Packages to Kyoto during February include:

Eight Nights in Kyoto and Tokyo with A&K’s “Highlights of Japan Tour” from £4,500 per person*

The package includes eight nights’ hotel accommodation, international flights, airport transfers and transport in Japan. Highlights include two guided tour days, a trip on the world famous Shinkansen bullet train and a visit to a traditional Kyoto townhouse for a classic afternoon tea. To book visit www.abercrombiekent.co.uk or call 0845 485 1660.

Eight nights in Kyoto, Tokyo and Hakone with Kuoni from £2,836 per person*

The package includes eight nights’ four star hotel accommodation, international flights, airport transfers, some meals and guided tours. Highlights include a day trip to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, a trip to HeianJingu Shrine in Kyoto and Ninjo Castle. To book visit www.kuoni.co.uk or call 0845 488 0597.

Seven nights in Kyoto with Expedia’s Couple City Break from £1,724.55 per couple*                    

The package includes seven nights’ hotel accommodation at the four and a half star Hotel Granvia Kyoto and international flights to Osaka via Frankfurt. To book visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0845 485 1660.    

For more information on Kyoto, please visit www.kyoto.travel and for more information on Kyoto Winter Special visit www.diners-krws.com.

Editors Notes

*Packages based on two people sharing and travel during February.

About KCB

Kyoto Convention Bureau is the official partnership for international tourism representation of the City of Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto’s diverse history and reputation as Japan’s original capital and cultural centre provide a wealth of opportunities for tour operators and travel agents.  The city is home to the Imperial Palace whilst also being the only place where ‘real’ geishas can still be seen, its old temples and Zen gardens interspersed with urban living means that Kyoto is a striking contrast of heritage and modern city.  Its location just 25 minutes from Osaka and 2hrs 15 minutes from Tokyo, make it easily accessible from Japan’s two main international gateways.

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