First Look: Tasting Menu from Roku Kyoto

August 13, 2021 3:04 pm

The origin of the name, “ROKU”, is derived from the traditional craft of handmade Japanese paper and evocative of the natural beauty of the hotel’s surroundings.

During the Heian Period, the Kamiya River (“Kami” translates to “paper”) flowing through the area was the source of water for papermaking, enhancing the symbolism of the name. Situated in a tranquil area along the foothills of the Takagamine Sanzan (“Three Mountains of Takagamine”) within northern Kyoto, the resort will be part of the 28.6-acre Shozan Resort Kyoto, a luxury enclave currently home to some of Kyoto’s most notable and idyllic Japanese gardens, historic architecture and authentic tea houses.

The Shozan Resort was developed from the concept that “beautiful things are born from a beautiful environment.” The 114-room Roku Kyoto, LXR Hotels & Resorts will offer guests a bespoke experience of the area and enable them to immerse themselves in the deep charms of a Kyoto that still holds mystery for those visiting, with countless stories of history and culture steeped in an unconventional aesthetic.

The pavilion restaurant features three distinct zones where you can savor all day dining with locally-sourced seasonal ingredients. The exclusive chef’s table of 13 seats offers dinner tasting menu with ten dishes using local ingredients. The tasting menu is priced at 35,420 yen. In addition to pairing drinks according to the dishes, you can also enjoy the chef’s cooking in front of you. Afternoon tea set and cocktails are served at the bar. The all day dining section offers 92 seats with terrace seats where you can enjoy the Tenjin River flows nearby.