Grab a table outside (also the smoking section) as the tables are next to the canal. Lunch pizza and pasta specials are a good value at 1200 yen. Closed from 4-5pm.
Feel like a hearty family style dinner? Gather a few friends and ask for the upstairs room. Tatami mat room has a more social vibe and you can get family style deals and all-you-can-drink specials.
In the summer months nothing beats the kakigori (shaved ice with topping). Sweet green tea and other seasonal flavors are available.
Come for the lunch buffet on the weekends. Most of the foods featured are made with local vegetables. This buffet favors the non-meat eaters with only a few selections of local fish available..
Only two types of ramen are served here. White and red. The red is spicy and is by far the most popular dish here. Some claim it to be the best ramen in town. We put it in the top 3 for sure.
They have a special that runs usually by season. In the summer they have a tomato ramen and in the winter a butter potato ramen. Try it for something different.
They are only open for lunch and there is almost always a wait. But it is worth it if you like your broth thick with your ramen. It's the most popular ramen in Fukuchiyama.
Try the tsukemen, where the noodles and broth are kept separate. If you are hungry you can up the amount of noodles for 100 yen. The 'Tango Black' is also a popular ramen dish.
Ask for the snack menu. They have some home made items on it that are great to go with that beer or shochu you are drinking. They are all 100-300 yen.
This izakaya has good quality food, and for lunch have reasonably priced lunch sets. Many say Maizuru is a good place to niku-jyaga, and they have a special that includes it.
On the third Sunday of every month. This cafe has live music performances. Mostly Contemporary and Jazz music.
Seasonal Parfaits are made with local seasonal fruit. Summer is melon, Spring is strawberry, and fall is chestnut.
800 yen dessert special gives you a choice of Italian ice and chiffon cake. Plenty of flavors to choose from.
They usually have a curry of the day which is not of the menu. Make sure to ask about it.
This old train station was converted into a museum and cafe. If you have the time, explore both.
You come here not for the coffee but the burgers! Try the Avacado or BLT burger on whole grain, you won't regret it.
Yazuka inspired local restaurant. It's were the locals go for an inexpensive meal. Directly across from Miyazu station and serves decent set lunches at a good price. Seating is sometimes cramped.
The house special ramen is simple with thick broth and green onion on the side. They also have a few kinds of gyoza.
Go to Takeshita Steak House for lunch if you are on a budget. The beef bowl is the house specialty. At night, they offer yakiniku courses that range from 8000-15000 yen. They have Kobe beef as well.
A great place for an outdoor picnic in MIyazu. No hiking really necessary if you come by car. No lighting at night so come by day. Read more.
This family restaurant serves pasta and omelet rice in several sizes up to "sumo wrestler" size. Open late, good service, but a food is more quantity than quality. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Whole in the wall burger shop (take out only) isn't much to look at but has an array of excellent western style burgers. They even make their own fresh potato chips daily. #foreverkyoto
"Hotel Information Center" will guide you to a hotel and keep your luggage for you until you depart. Located right across the way from Kinosaki Onsen Station. #foreverkyoto
Good place to take a break or wait for your train as it is just outside of Kinosaki Onsen Station. They offer much of the usual cafe fare. They also close a bit early. #foreverkyoto
This restaurant buys fresh from the local fish markets to offer a good seafood lunch at a decent price. The local crab is famous but pricey. Lunch is 1000~3000 yen. #foreverkyoto
This model home was made to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Visitors are welcome to come and learn about its construction and how you can make your own home more efficient. #foreverkyoto
This is a bird watching house where you can see the famous "Oriental White Crane" (Konotori) They have viewing equipment and cameras to use for free.
Quaint BnB in the Kannabe Highlands. Friendly service. Come for winter sports or to cool off in the summer. Pension McKinley BnB.
Unique geological rock formations created over millions of years peak out for visitors to see. Free guided tours and a Gem & Mineral Museum for a small fee. #foreverkyoto
Chinese food on the healthy side. Try some of the more authentic Chinese dishes. Open for lunch but closed from 3-5pm.
Directly across from Fukuchiyama station. This Indian restaurant has a full and varied menu. Try one of the authentic soups as they aren't found in most places like it. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Trendy cafe in Omiya that seems to be a popular for "jyoseikai" or girls outing. They offer a limited food menu and has an interesting gift shop. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Small fashionable cafe next to Amanohashidate station. Stop in if you only have a few minutes till your next train. Bad thing is there is no view of the bay from here. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Under the huge 'Welcome to Amanohashidate' sign. Offers the 'Miyazu Burger' which is actually a fried fish sandwich. Read more.
Public hot spring next door to Amanohashidate Station. They also have a free foot bath in front. No view of the bay though. Read more.
They specialize in hand made soba noodles. They make the noodles in the front window and can be viewed by passers by daily. Read more.
A slightly more expensive traditional seafood Japanese restaurant. Nothing too unique on the menu but has a decent view of the water. Not always open for lunch. Read more.
Mostly Italian food here at the hotel by the lake. Try the house spiced vinegar with your bread. Also stay for a soak or spa treatment if so inclined. #foreverkyoto Read more.
They claim themselves a world runner-up in pizza in 2011. 4th place in 2012. Located next to a huge shopping mall 10mins drive from Koshien Stadium. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Under Kyoto Station (Kintetsu) in restaurant lane, this quaint spot offers soba and tempura dishes. Set specials are popular and the tempura don said to be a favorite. $$ #foreverkyoto Read more.
This bakery has some of the most unique and tasty selections I've seen in Japan. Spinach cream balls and a variety of sandwiches like roast beef and egg salad on pinochle bread. #foreverkyoto #bakery Read more.
Small dairy farm sells ice cream and yogurt treats on the Tango peninsula. Ask to try all the flavors as they will provide all the samples you want. #foreverkyoto Read more.
English style pub close to JR Otsu station. Also just a short walk to the pier at Lake Biwa. Happy Hour is enjoyed from 5-8pm. #foreverkytoto Read more.
Off to the races in Kyoto! Located in Fushimi-ku, It was built in 1999. You can buy goods from outside to bring with you. Bring picnic gear and prepare for a day in the sun. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Interesting bar and grill next to Kyotango City Hall. Come for great steak/pork chop/fish fillet lunch sets during the day and for steaks with drinks at night. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Cheap stay in Miyazu. Has a beer garden on the roof during the summer months and a recent seafood restaurant year round on the first floor. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Choan-ji is a Temple in the hills of Fukuchiyama. They have free to use picnic grounds and a hiking trail as well. There is a 'daimonji' also visible from this area. #foreverkyoto Read more.
No Ramen, No Life! - reads the entrance to this American west themed ramen shop. Authentic taste and mom n' pop atmosphere. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Showa themed family style okonomiyaki house has a wide selection. Try the house hot sauce with your favorite okonomiyaki, it resembles hot wing sauce and goes well. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Try the daily curry lunch set at this cozy Indian place close to Hoshigaoka station. For an extra fee replace your naan with garlic cheese naan for something different. #foreverkyoto Read more.
This is the local landmark for people coming to the area for fun, shopping and eats. Plenty of night life around this area as well. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Many varieties on their main dish "niku-soba". Try it plain, spicy, with heaps of veggies or with the soup on the side tsukemen style. Interesting teppan fried rice as well. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Tanabe Castle Ruins are a short walk from Nishi-Maizuru station. You can tour the entire place in 15 mins and for free. Bring a lunch and picnic within the walls or by the ponds. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Good food of all kinds, but they have pizza and pasta that beats others in the area. On route 9 in Yabu across the street from the tourist info center. Stop or coffee and a treat too. #foreverkyoto Read more.
This shopping mall in Kaya is a bit run down and feels more like an indoor flea market. You'll find cheap goods at cheap prices. Features a large furniture store and sweets shop. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Italian place in Fukuchiyama offers full course lunch specials and take out pizza. Try the pizza or pasta of the day. 1500~2000 yen #foreverkyoto Read more.
Simple 24 hour cafe next door to the American Consulate in Osaka. They offer free refills on almost all drinks. Simple sandwich and breakfast dishes available. Read more.
One of the best burger joints in Kyoto. Short walk from Keihan Demachiyanagi. Try a side of fish and chips with your burger, but you might need some help finishing it! #foreverkyoto #bestburgers Read more.
This izakaya has private booths with large screen TVs and electronic ordering system. They offer some dishes that some westerners may enjoy. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Some of the best burritos in Kansai or maybe even Japan. Try a lunch set with the home made chips and be sure to try the house hot sauce. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Great pizza in Tsukuba. Wide variety of fresh and nightly dishes. Limited seating and patio available. Good service. You'll need to drive to get there. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Himalayan style cafe and shop. On route 175 near the Oe Tollway Interchange. Try the green curry for lunch and buy a hemp bracelet. #foreverkyoto Read more.
This izakaya type restaurant is in Ayabe. They have some good healthy choices. Come in the afternoon for a lunch set (900~1500yen) #foreverkyoto Read more.
Sit next to the bay window next to the river. Also try a burger, you can even order a double if you like. Read more.
This ramen shop offers some Taiwan style bowls for the 'likey spicy' type. Try the 'Maze Ramen' where you mix in the sauce yourself. Read more.
Authentic Taiwanese dishes with very health portions, this may be the best Chinese style food in Fukuchiyama. A beer set for 1000 yen gets you a beer and two side dishes. #foreverkyoto Read more.
French restaurant in Fukuchiyama close to the city hospital. Lunch and dinner course meals and sets are the way to go. Read more.
Stay here only if you have a car as it is on the opposite side of the bay from most of the city and the popular Amanohashidate. But they have a great view and decent buffet. #foreverkyoto Read more.
Traditional Japanese with great views of Amanohashidate. Lunch special sets are changed daily and consist of mostly sushi and seafood. Read more.
Fresh fried buns. Go with the daily special or go for some coffee cream filled for dessert! Read more.
This small stand outside of Kiyomizu Dera is a great stop for fresh made beef buns (nikuman) and a draft beer. Read more.
