Kyoto Morning Guide 2026: Breakfast, Ginkakuji &…

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Kyoto Morning Guide 2026: Breakfast, Ginkakuji &…

After a peaceful morning stroll through Kyoto, we arrived at

'Breakfast Kyoto Ogawa Shoyaku.'

This place is incredibly famous as both a breakfast hot spot

and a tofu hot pot course restaurant.

We visited on a Saturday at 9:30 AM

after making a reservation in advance through Tabelog,

and enjoyed their signature course menu for 3,800 JPY (approx. $23) per person.

The restaurant features a long, sleek counter bar layout,

but there are also 4-seater tables further inside,

making it a great spot for families as well.

It was almost fully booked when we arrived,

so a reservation is absolutely essential if you plan to visit on the weekend!

Once seated, they provide a detailed menu explaining the course,

along with a guide to the various specialty salts and sauces on the table.

It was so much fun reading through them

and trying them one by one during our meal.

A Clean and Clean-Tasting Course Meal

The 3,800 JPY (Approx. $23) Course Menu

✔️ Welcome Tea (Japanese Organic Mulberry Leaf Tea)

✔️ Domestic Barley Granola (Additive-free)

✔️ Tofu, Okinawa Pork & Vegetable Shabu-Shabu

✔️ Choice of White Rice or Black Rice

✔️ 7-Type Side Dishes (Fried Tofu, Yuba Roll, Tuna, etc.)

✔️ Yuzu Handa Somen Noodles

✔️ Dessert (Matcha Gelato)

Overall, the dishes were wonderfully light and low in sodium.

After eating a lot of heavily seasoned food in Osaka,

this clean, wholesome meal was incredibly healing for my husband and me.

Tofu + Okinawa Pork + Vegetable Shabu-Shabu

This light and flavorful tofu, pork, and vegetable

shabu-shabu was absolutely wonderful! 💙

Having a warm, comforting broth in the morning

really soothed our stomachs and got us ready for the day.

Along with the meal, you can enjoy unlimited pours

of 5 different types of healthy herbal teas,

savoring the rich aromas throughout our dining experience.

(It was a tiny bit disappointing that

only one tea could be served iced! ㅠㅠ)

From our seats, we could see the lush greenery outside

and little sparrows playing peacefully in the garden,

making it the perfect way to soak in a quiet Kyoto morning.

7 Side Dishes (Fried Tofu, Yuba Roll, Tuna, Dango, Soft-boiled Egg, Eel, Stir-fried Anchovy & Vegetables)

The 7 side dishes were

an absolute feast for the eyes! The plating was so gorgeous,

it almost felt like a crime to eat them ㅠㅠ👍

I paired mine with black rice.

Each dish felt clean and beautifully prepared

with a wonderful variety of ingredients!

You can also order extra items outside of the course,

so we added a Japanese rolled omelet (Tamagoyaki)

for 580 yen (tax included), since we hadn't had one yet!

It came out as four thick, generous slices,

so my husband and I happily shared two pieces each.

It was incredibly fluffy and absolutely delicious!

Yuzu Somen Noodles and Matcha Gelato

We were already stuffed, but how could we resist noodles!

It felt like thin udon noodles,

and the touch of refreshing yuzu made it the perfect

light palate cleanser to wrap up the meal.

And finally, the dessert that wrapped up the course—

matcha gelato!

It was a cold, sweet, and delightful treat.

(Honestly, feels like Kyoto has matcha in absolutely everything! lol)

On the first floor, they sell the various teas

we enjoyed during our meal, so keep this in mind

as a great spot to pick up some Kyoto souvenirs!

While walking after our meal, we stumbled upon a Pikachu vending machine.

Even the vending machines are Pikachu...

Japan's love for Pokémon truly knows no bounds! 💛

2. Ginkaku-ji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion)
✅ Hours: Daily 08:30 - 17:00
✅ Admission: Adults 1,000 yen / Children 500 yen