Shoraian

Second time visiting the restaurant when we are in Arashiyama.
Make sure to call to book weeks in advance, it is almost impossible to call in the day of or the day before.
The food is tofu centric, there are so many ways to have tofu it was amazing to taste all the different textures.
The service is great and super patient in explaining.
Loved the window seat which we requested for during the reservation call.
Will love to visit again when we are back in Arashiyama some day.

It's hard to imagine a more relaxing setting for lunch than Shoraian, set in the woods overlooking the river in Arashihama. The inside is traditional, and elegant. The lovely servers are very kind and welcoming.

The Shofu course was a lot of food, and a great way to try tofu in various forms -- fresh, fried, boiled, as a gratin, tofu skin/yuba, and as ice cream. This is a very special place, and will be a highlight of your visit in Arashiyama.

Reservations are required in advance.

Food was amazing, service was superb (done with nice old ladies who are very polite and friendly). Many many courses on a set, which comes periodically after you are done with your precious course. Place is lovely, but hard to get to without able legs.

One small point for foreigners though, that reservation would be kind of tricky as the staff mainly don’t speak English, and they only take reservations via phone call.