When brewing Japanese Sake, there will be leftover lees after the fermentation process. This leftovers are called Sakekasu and instead of disposing them, they are cooked and transformed into delicious dishes.

Genya is one of the famous Sakekasu ramen stores in Kyoto. Located in an area famous for Japanese Sake production, the Sakekasu Ramen was exclusive to winter during the olden days. It can today be enjoyed all year round and the delicious soy-sauce based ramen has a Sake fragrance, served together with char siu (roasted pork meat) and deep-fried tofu.

Kyoto is a place where you can fully appreciate the gifts of nature, both by viewing and eating. Hotel Shirakawain is a spot which makes the Kyoto experience a more memorable one.

Located close to popular tourist spots such as Meisho Garden, this is the perfect hotel for those who are planning to explore the shrines and temples in Kyoto. Shirakawain is famous for their marvellous dishes. Served at the restaurants are dishes cooked from the best seasonal ingredients. There are also bento available that you can enjoy while viewing the beautiful Japanese-style gardens!

Different regions in Japan have their local ramen taste and comparing them is something many would love to do. Some places are famous for salt-based ramen while others for miso.

At Kyoto Ramen Koji located on the 10th storey of Kyoto station building, you can enjoy ramen from different regions of Japan such as Sapporo, Fukushima and Osaka. Of course, there are also Kyoto-style ramen available. One of the best shops there is Kyoto Ginkakuji Masutani which serves the Chuka Soba - Chinese-style noodles. The soft noodles are served in soy-sauce flavoured soup, accentuated by the fragrance of thick char siu.