Food & dining
TOYO BIYORI SELECT
Kyoto Ogawa Shoyaku RESTAURANT
食 京都小川生薬 RESTAURANT
Near Nijo Castle · Kyoto
Begin a Kyoto morning with tea and a Japanese breakfast course.
This reservation-only restaurant occupies the second floor of Kyoto Ogawa Shoyaku. Its breakfast courses centre on Japanese cooking, natural ingredients and tea.
Enjoy a leisurely start at the long counter or in a semi-private space. Courses start at JPY 3,800 including tax, with a 90-minute seating period from the reservation time. A la carte dishes are available only as additions to a course, not as standalone orders.
EDITOR'S VIEW
Why it caught our eye
Make breakfast part of the day's experience, rather than a hurried stop before sightseeing.
POINTS
What to look forward to
- Japanese breakfast courses incorporating tea
- Advance reservations required; 90-minute seating
- Counter seating and semi-private spaces
BEFORE YOUR VISIT
Plan your visit
The official website has an English section. Confirm language and dietary requirements with the restaurant before booking.
Check the current menu, price and opening days when booking. Tell the restaurant about food allergies and confirm whether it can accommodate them.
Source information: 26 October 2026. English edition prepared 29 October 2026 from the published Japanese listing.
