Kyoto Ryokan: Kyoto Summer Hamo Cuisine at Gion Hatanaka

This entry is part 1 of 2 in the series Kyoto Ryokan
— WE DON’T RECOMMEND STAYING AT HATANAKA, IT IS OVERPRICED AND THE SERVICE IS BAD. THIS ARTICLE IS TO INTRODUCE HAMO CUISINE, NOT TO RECOMMEND HATANAKA RYOKAN. — Kyoto Ryokan: Kyoto Summer Hamo Cuisine at Gion Hatanaka (鱧料理) Kyoto Ryokan: Kyoto Summer Hamo Cuisine at Gion Hatanaka (鱧 はも 料理) Mid-summer is the time for the most important festival in…
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Wagashi: Early Summer Loquat (Biwa) Namagashi

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Wagashi: Chadango and Minazuki

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homecooking: Nebaneba Hiyashi Udon with Natto, Nagaimo and Okra and Grilled Sawara Fish

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