Taking a step away from the busy city
is lush greenery, gentle breeze, and flowing water.
A town loved by nature, Kibune.
A hidden gem in the corner of the town, WHAT'S.
Enjoy the marriage of tradition and modernity,
feel the refreshing nature at the finger tips,
and spend this irreplaceable moment with loved ones.
Please experience a time that stimulates all five senses.
Location
A kawadoko in Kibune where the water is almost in arms reach.
Listen carefully to the sound of the flowing river, feel the soothing breeze,
and bask in the warm sunlight filtering through the trees
for a truly breathtaking experience unique to the place.
From the wide-open windows, enjoy the fleeting yet beautiful melody
played by the gentle rain.
Cuisine
A Wagyu beef kaiseki with dishes fully utilizing the blessings of nature
to recreate the sensation of the four seasons.
The moment these delicate kaiseki dishes enter the mouth,
a somehow nostalgic, and yet fresh, taste spreads inside.
Tradition and Enterprise
While upholding the modesty and "wabi-sabi" of Japan,
modern designs are also beautifully incorporated into the interior of the restaurant.
Please spend a cozy time with loved ones
surrounded by sliding doors fitted with "karakami",
a traditional paper craft in Kyoto known for its colorful patterns.
The proud chefs of WHAT'S offers the best dishes.
Reservation Only
Carefully selected Matsusaka beef made into a kaiseki dish.
The ingredients used will bring out the deliciousness of the Matsusaka beef to its fullest.
Please enjoy the atmosphere of the kawadoko and the Matsusaka beef kaiseki that cannot be enjoyed every day.
| Price | \18000(Tax Incl.) per Person (10% service fee for kawadoko, private rooms) ※Can change Sirloin to Chuck Eye Roll \15000(Tax Incl.) per Person |
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| Course Content |
Appetizer
Soup
Side Dish
Steamed Dish
Small Pot Dish
Rice ＆ Miso Soup
Dessert
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| Caution | This kaiseki course is available for reservations only. There is a 120 min. table time limit. ※Please understand that in case of bad weather, those who reserved the kawadoko will be moved indoors. |
A meal set that includes refreshing somen noodles and gorgeous side dishes.Please enjoy the dishes, such as the 3 different kinds of roast beef and the lean beef cutlet,that take time and effort to prepare.
| Price | \8000(Tax Incl.) per Person (10% service fee for private rooms) |
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| Dish Details |
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| Caution | This meal set is only available indoors. There is a 90 min. table time limit. |
This is the course to truly enjoy the deliciousness of Matsusaka beef.
Use a one-person grill with a feature that allows excess fat to melt off, making the beef soft and tender.
Recommended for those who want to taste the flavor of Matsusaka beef as it is.
| Price | \7500(Tax Incl.) per Person (10% service fee for private rooms) ※Can change to "Special" Mini Course \10000(Tax Incl.) per Person |
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| Dish Details |
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| Caution | This meal set is only available indoors. There is a 90 min. table time limit. |
A perfect match between the dashi and Matsusaka beef, the fat`s sweetness and the meat`s umami melt in the bonito stock, spreading a wonderful taste inside the mouth.
| Price | \5000(Tax Incl.) per Person (10% service fee for private rooms) |
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| Dish Details |
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| Caution | This meal set is only available indoors. There is a 90 min. table time limit. |
| Telephone Number | 075-606-5440 |
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| Store Name | Kibune WHAT'S |
| Address | 78 Kurama Kifunecho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture |
| Transportation | 10 minutes by Kyoto Bus from Eizan Railway Kibuneguchi Station (or 30 minutes by walking) From July to August, the buses and streets will be crowded, so please come with plenty of time to spare. |
| Opening Hours | 11:00 - 18:00 (L.O. 17:00) |
| Regular Holiday | Tuesdays (other irregular holidays) |
| WHAT'S Group | https://www.k-whats.net |
Information on general vehicle traffic regulations
From 2024, vehicle traffic restrictions will be implemented from Kibuneguchi Station to the entire Kibune area.
General vehicles are not allowed to pass from Kibuneguchi Station. (You cannot drive to Kibune.) Please use public transportation.
| Regulatory period | Limited to Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from July to August. There are restrictions throughout the day during the Obon period 8/14-8/16 |
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| Regulation time | 10:00-16:00 |
| Regulation section | Eizan Railway “Kifuneguchi” Station ⇔ Kifune Shrine Okumiya |
| Regulatory subject | Passenger vehicles (including light vehicles, cargo, and trucks) |
Customers who have reserved the Kibune store parking lot or taxis are allowed to use the parking lot.
Traffic congestion is expected near Kibune Exit, where restrictions are in place,
so customers with reservations are kindly requested to arrive with plenty of time to spare.
Buses and surrounding roads are especially congested from July to September.
As a result, parking lots in the Kibune area will become very crowded, so we recommend using the bus from Kibuneguchi Station.
