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Kyoto's Beer Gardens, Halls & Restaurants
Great Beer, great snacks & food,
good company and cool times

Kyoto summers are among the hottest and most humid in Japan. And yet Kyoto's tranquil summer evenings can be surprisingly cool and refreshing. But if it's still not cool enough for you, never fear: a lively, open-air beer garden, or beer hall is just around the corner. This month, be sure to get out and enjoy the evening atmosphere of Kyoto during the boisterous and relaxed season-summer. Have a beer and have fun!


Outdoor Gardens


ANA Garden Sky Plaza (until 9/15)
On the rooftop of the ANA Hotel, with great night views over Nijo Castle; 17:30-21:30; closed 8/16; on the east side of Horikawa, north of Oike; Tel: 075-231-1155.


Hotel Keihan Kyoto (until 9/6)
All-you-can-drink & eat course: 3,300 yen; 2,900 yen for women and seniors (over 65) on Mon., Tue., Wed.; 17:30-21:30; on the south side of JR Kyoto Stn.; Tel: 075-661-0321.


Hotel Fujita Kyoto Beer Garden (until 8/31)
This great riverside location offers superb panoramic views of Kyoto; 10 dishes + all-you-can-drink: 4,500 yen; 18:00-21:30; at west end of Nijo Bridge; Tel: 075-222-1511.


Holiday Inn Kyoto (until 9/23)
All-you-can-drink style course: 3,500 yen; 18:00-21:30 (all-you-can-drink available for 2 hours); on the east side of Kawabata, south of Kitaoji; Tel: 075-721-3131.


Hotel New Hankyu Hotel Beer Garden (until 9/5)
All-you-can-drink & eat buffet: 3,900 yen; 2,500 yen for women on Mon. & Tues.; 17:30-22:00 (from 17:00 on Sat., Sun., natl. holidays); closed 8/16; on the north side of Kyoto Station; Tel: 075-343-5300.


Gion Hotel (until 9/15)
All-you-can-drink & eat course: 3,800 yen; 3,300 yen for women); 17:30-21:00; on the south side of Shijo, west of Higashioji; Tel: 075-551-2111.


Kyoto Tower Roof Top Beer Garden (until 9/9)
All-you-can-drink & eat course: 3,500 yen; 2,500 yen for women on Mon.; 17:30-21:00; on the north side of Kyoto Station; Tel: 075-361-3212.


New Miyako Hotel (until 9/5)
2-hour all-you-can-drink & eat course: 4,000 yen; 17:30-21:00 (all-you-can-drink available for 2 hours); on the south side of Kyoto Station; Tel: 075-661-7111.


Takashimaya Super Beer Hall (until 9/6)
All-you-can-drink & eat course: 3,500 yen; 3,200 yen for women; this giant downtown rooftop beer garden, on the top of a department store, is really lively; 17:30-22:00; southwest corner of the Shijo Kawaramachi intersection; Tel: 075-221-8811.



Indoor Halls



Asahi Super Dry Hall
This impressive beer hall has everything you could want for a great night of air-conditioned relaxation, drinking and eating; 11:30-22:00; west side of Kawaramachi, south of Sanjo; Tel: 075-221-1882.


Kyoto Pig & Whistle
One of Kyoto's best known night spots; you are sure to make friends here; on the north side of Sanjo, east of Keihan Sanjo Station; Tel: 075-761-6022; see pg.


Man in the Moon
A newly opened Irish pub in the Kyoto Station Bldg. (Hachijo-guchi exit side); 3 large TV screens for live sport events; in the Kintetsu Meitengai Miyakomichi Bldg., in front of the New Miyako Hotel; Tel: 075-672-2522; see pg.


The Hill of Tara
Authentic Irish pub and restaurant: good food, great atmosphere; Guinness, Kilkenny and other imported drinks; on the north side of Oike, east of Kawaramachi; Tel: 075-213-3330; see pg.


The Gael Irish Pub
Enjoy the friendly hospitality of The Gael's bi-lingual staff; live music on every Fri.; 2F Ohto Bldg., west side of Nawate, 50m north of Shijo; Tel: 075-525-0680; see pg.


McLoughlin's Irish Bar
A fine international Irish restaurant bar with panoramic views of the east side Kyoto; a wide range of food and drinks; 8F Empire Bldg., on Kiyamachi, north of Sanjo; Tel: 075-212-6339; see pg.


Note: Last order is usually 30 min. before closing time.



Enjoy Beer Garden with Beautiful Maiko

Here are two special places where you can enjoy great food and drinks with real maiko belonging to two of Kyoto's five Hanamachi flower towns.


Shinmonso
Shinmonso is a fine Gion district ryokan, located in one of the most traditional and beautiful areas of Kyoto. Until 8/31, Shinmonso offers a special dinning plan in their Japanese-style beer garden. Spend an evening enjoying a fine meal while being entertained by a real maiko (talk with them, watch them dance, take photos of them). Dinner courses: Yosuzushi Course (2,625 yen) and Yumesuzumi Course (3,675 yen).



Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre
The open-air beer garden is in the wonderful surroundings of the Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre. Maiko and geiko in the area will be among your fellow guests (7/1-9/5; open: 17:30-22:00, closed Aug. 14-16). If you wish to arrange a private dining experience with a maiko, Katsufumi, a former area geiko can assist you. For more information, contact Office Katsufumi: Tel: 075-465-0188; http://maikotaiken-katufumi.com/
*Reservations and enquiries about beer garden at Kamishichiken Kaburenjo Theatre: Tel: 075-461-0148.