Day 4 - First Day at Kyoto (Part 1 @ Dinner)

Date: 22 December 2015

Getting to Kyoto from Takayama was indeed a tiring day for us. Google Map almost made us missed the train in the morning and we ran with our luggage along the streets at Takayama to find the way out from nowhere to the train station. I almost gave up and told Hubby why not we took another train. But the next train’s schedule will be another long wait. So, we wouldn’t want to waste the time on waiting, and what we could do was to run as fast as we could, without looking back. Indeed an unforgettable memory! We reached and sat down in the train, just a couple of minutes before it took off. Rushing for the train was not a kidding task. Damn challenging and I told Hubby, no next time for me!  

Finally, we managed to safely sat down in the train trying to catch a good rest before the next destination ~ KYOTO via NAGOYA! We did stop over at Nagoya for a quick lunch before heading to Kyoto.

The night upon reaching Kyoto, Hubby told me, we needed a good dinner. We walked along the Pontocho Alley at Kyoto and Hubby suggested for a Japanese Fine Dining experience on the first night at Kyoto. After some walk around on choosing which restaurant to walk in, we finally saw one with the TripAdvisor sticker. The Set Menu was priced @ JPY 4,500 per person. It was not crowded, perhaps due to a rainy night. So, we walked in to this restaurant to have a 7-Course Dinner set on that evening. Thanks ya, Hubby! Indeed delicious. 

Appetizer.

Sashimi.

Tempura Platter.

Grilled Salmon.

My main course - Grilled Sawara.

Hubby's main course - Grilled Wagyu Beef.

Sushi.

Dessert.

Our drinks for the night – My White Wine and Hubby’s Liquor.

We had a scrumptious meal this evening. Indeed thumbs up!

The Chefs in actions…. Each chef was busy preparing the different dish for us. Well done, Chefs! As I couldn't find the restaurant name so I attached the business card in one of the photos for reference. One can try to walk into this restaurant to have a try. It will definitely be delicious one!