Sohonke Yudofu Okutan Kiyomizu
総本家ゆどうふ 奥丹清水
A historic yudofu restaurant founded in 1635, where you can enjoy homemade tofu set menus in a garden estate near Kiyomizu-dera Temple.
Reputed to be the oldest yudofu (tofu hot pot) restaurant in Japan, the Kiyomizu branch is located near the intersection of Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka. The buildings and gardens are built along the slope, and the on-site workshop makes tofu daily. It serves set menus only: the Yudofu Set for 3,300 JPY and the Oki-tofu Set for 4,400 JPY, which include Kinome Dengaku (grilled tofu with sweet miso), sesame tofu, and vegetable tempura. Seating is entirely on tatami mats, credit cards are not accepted, and there may be a wait for dishes to be served. It is about a 5-to-8-minute walk from the Kiyomizumichi City Bus Stop.
Opening hours
Weekdays 11:00-16:30 (L.O. 16:00), weekends and holidays 11:00-17:30 (L.O. 17:00); during the Kiyomizu-dera night viewing period 11:00-21:00; closed on Thursdays (open as usual during the night viewing period)
Nearby sights
- Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka
- Kodai-ji
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Yasaka Shrine
- Chion-in
- Gion & Hanamikoji Street
- Sanjusangen-do
- Pontocho