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Our Concept

A Kyoto moment
savored with all five senses.

Tableware reflecting the colors of the cuisine.
The rising aroma.
The sound of pouring sake.
The warmth carried to your hands.
And the changing seasons beyond the window.

When food and space quietly come together,
every moment enriches your time in Kyoto.

What Asahido offers is more than just tasting cuisine and sake—
it is a moment in Kyoto savored with all five senses.

Surrounded by the scenery, tableware, and serene atmosphere,
may you enjoy an unforgettable time in Kyoto.

Rich moments
expanding from ceramics.

Founded in 1870 at the gates of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Asahido has long introduced handcrafted pieces from across Japan, centered on Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics.

The true charm of inherited craftsmanship is felt most deeply not merely by admiring it, but by bringing it into daily life.

Vessels for serving meals.

Bowls for enjoying tea.

Cups for savoring sake.

The moments spent engaging with these crafts alongside fine food and drink enrich not only the flavors, but the surrounding space and time itself.

Through food, sake, and scenic views, Asahido invites you to experience the unique essence of Kyoto across three distinct dining spaces, designed to delight all five senses.

朝日堂 器の展示

Three Places, Three Ways to Enjoy

Enjoying the View and Food

Otowa Saryo

Enjoy meals and sweets served in traditional crafts,
against a backdrop of Kyoto’s scenic view.

A saryo to enjoy seasonal meals and sweets with a panoramic view of the Kyoto cityscape.
Please spend a relaxing time woven by traditional crafts and scenery.

View Otowa Saryo

Enjoying Food and Tableware

Saryo Kiraku

A dining time woven with Kyoto flavors
and traditional crafts.

The restaurant & cafe on the second floor of the Asahido Main Store.
You can enjoy the taste of Kyoto using traditional craft ceramics, including Kyo-yaki and Kiyomizu-yaki.

View Saryo Kiraku

Enjoying Sake and Tableware

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Kyoto local sake and appetizers,
with sake vessels by Kyo-yaki artists.

A sake tasting spot standing at the three-way intersection of Gojo-zaka and Chawan-zaka.
You can enjoy Kyoto's local sake and appetizers with sake vessels crafted by Kyo-yaki artists.

View Local SAKE and BEER Stand 336

Touching traditional crafts along with food

Tableware that brings out the vivid colors of the cuisine.

The tactile texture when holding it in your hands.

The delicate sensation as a drink touches your lips.

The scenery spreading beyond the window, and the gentle seasonal breeze.

Mealtime holds many charms that awaken all five senses.

Among them, fine tableware is a key element that enriches the flavors of food and sake.

At Asahido, we invite you to naturally connect with traditional crafts through food, experiencing their timeless charm up close.

料理と伝統工芸の器

From Asahido, to your daily life

The tableware and handcrafted pieces you discovered at our dining table—

we hope you can continue to enjoy their charm in your own home.

At the Asahido Main Store and Asahi Touan,

we showcase a wide selection of fine craftworks, including the very pieces used in our restaurants and cafes.

As a cherished memory of your travels,

or a touch of beauty to enrich your everyday life—

take home a piece of Kyoto’s craftsmanship, and the rich moments that come with it.

暮らしの中の器

Savoring Kyoto.

May that moment
become a memorable journey.