Sagano

Sagano Review

Amid Arashiyama's lush bamboo forests, this quiet retreat offers a fine example of yudofu cooking derived from the monastic tradition. The set meal includes delicacies like abura-age (fried tofu with black sesame seeds). Standing in front of a backdrop of antique woodblock prints, women in kimonos prepare your meal before your eyes. If you prefer a bit more privacy, you can walk through the garden to private rooms in the back. If weather permits, choose one of the low tables in the courtyard garden. Reservations are a good idea year-round, particularly during the peak foliage season in November.