Enjoy the Kamo River and savor grilled meat at Kyoto’s Tenmangu Sky Garden, which is set to open soon!

With the arrival of Japan’s cherry blossom season, it’s time to shed those heavy winter clothes and enjoy some outdoor activities in this refreshing weather. Outdoor barbecuing is a perfect option. Today, we’d like to recommend two seasonal BBQ spots from a Kyoto grill restaurant.The “Tenmangu” offers two fantastic limited-time seasonal BBQ experiences: the “Kamo River Sky BBQ Garden” and the “Kitayama Sky BBQ Garden.”

 Tenmangu grilled meat has long been famous in Kyoto.For over 50 years, it has earned rave reviews from Japanese TV and magazines. Not only is the meat carefully selected for top quality, but the variety of side dishes is also abundant. It attracts many groups of families and friends, romantic couples, as well as travelers from all over Japan. In recent years, it has increasingly become a top choice for tourists wanting to taste authentic Japanese cuisine.

The secret behind its widespread popularity lies in the absolutely premium-quality beef and Tenmangu’s unique grilling style.

The dipping sauce at Tenmangu is like the essence extracted from the beef itself. Made with a rich broth simmered from beef bones, it boasts a deep aroma without any greasy aftertaste, bringing out the full flavor of the meat. This exclusive recipe has served as a secret weapon since1965, preserving Tenmangu’s distinctive deliciousness all these years.

 Beyond the exquisite flavors, both the Doyuan main store and the Kitayama store offer floors where you can enjoy open-air grilling.

The seasonal rooftop floors, open only for limited periods each year, will be availablefrom April 25, 2019, to September 30. Enjoy the breeze outdoors while savoring traditional Tenmangu flavors, paired with your choice of fine drinks. For locals, it’s undoubtedly a highly popular upscale destination.

The Tenmangu Doyuan main store, home to the“Kamo River Sky BBQ Garden,” is located in a prime spot in central Kyoto. It is the founding location and flagship store of the Tenmangu grilled meat brand. The store is close to popular attractions such as Yasaka Shrine, Kennin-ji Temple, Chion-in Temple, Hanamikoji Street, and Minami-za Theater. The beautiful scenery of the Kamo River throughout the seasons can be enjoyed right from the storefront. From the rooftop, you can take in the entire Kamo River — a truly one-of-a-kind spot. In this ancient city of Kyoto, where high-rises are rare, a place that allows you to dine outdoors with both great food and views is exceptionally precious.

 Meanwhile, the Tenmangu Kitayama store, which houses the“Kitayama Sky BBQ Garden,” is situated northwest of Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden, known as Japan’s oldest botanical garden. It’s very close to the Kamo River and the train station, making it a highly favored“Kitayama”area among local repeat customers. Enjoying the beautiful scenery of Kyoto’s four seasons while grilling is a given. StartingAugust 16, the rooftop grill floor at the Kitayama store even offers a direct view of the “Kyoto Gozan Okuribi” (Five Mountain Fires), a traditional summer festival held northwest of the store. Here, you can fully experience the joy of outdoor BBQ while soaking in Kyoto’s traditional events.

With so many highlights, why not come and experience the Tenmangu Kyoto grilled meat rooftop offerings?

At Tenmangu, you can also enjoy wines carefully selected by expert bartenders. Renowned wine brands from around the world are professionally stored in the cellar, making them a perfect pairing with grilled meat.

During the pleasant spring and summer weather, why not relax on the spacious rooftop terrace, admire Kyoto’s night view, and enjoy delicious grilled meat?

Additionally, both stores’ BBQ floors have curated four types of grilled meat sets. Even with the all-you-can-drink option, prices start from just 5,000 yen. The sets include: the Tenmangu BBQ Set (featuring Tenmangu’ssecretdipping sauce), the Tenmangu Grilled Meat Set (enjoying Tenmangu’s broth-like secret grilling sauce), the Grilled Pork Belly Set (vegetable wrap with tender pork belly for a healthy and satisfying bite), and the Premium Grilled Meat Set (in addition to the secret sauce, it includes even higher-grade beef). Four varieties in total.

All sets come with 100 minutes of all-you-can-drink.The drink options include over 40 varieties such as various alcoholic beverages and juices. Moreover, you can also mix your own favorite drinks. Of course, you may also try the specially recommended fine wines at Tenmangu — though they’re ordered separately, they’re definitely worth it.

The operating hours for the sky BBQ gardens are as follows:The “Kamo River Sky BBQ Garden” is open from 17:00 to 22:30 (last order at 20:45), and the “Kitayama Sky BBQ Garden” is open from 17:00 to 21:00 (last order at 19:00).

Service will be suspended on rainy days and notifications will be made by phone. Please be sure to leave contact information. If it suddenly rains during your meal, refunds or indoor transfers will not be provided, so please understand. Visitors to Kyoto, come enjoy the latest and coolest grilling experience here.

Diao Yuan Main Store

Address: 605-0801 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Higashiyama Ward, Miyagawa-suji 1-chome, 225

Homepage:https://www.tendan.co.jp/gion/

Kitayama Store

Address: 603-8054 Kyoto Prefecture, Kyoto City, Kita Ward, Kamigamo Ikenouchicho, 106

Homepage:https://www.tendan.co.jp/kitayama/