Nakadachiuri Rest House (中立売休憩所)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This rest facility in the middle of Kyoto Gyoen lets you eat a meal or a light snack while you take a break. The garden is vast, and going outside to eat would eat up time in the round trip alone, so being able to finish lunch inside the grounds is a real advantage for families. The garden's trees are visible through the large windows, and you can look out at the summer green from a cool interior. Restrooms are attached as well, so getting that out of the way before the water play makes the afternoon run smoothly. Resting a little after eating and then heading to Demizu-no-Ogawa is just the right pacing.

Tips

Opening hours and the menu can change with the season, so if you want a sure meal, another option is to bring a packed lunch and spread it out in the shade. It gets crowded at midday, so shifting your timing a little earlier or later makes it easier to get a seat. Taking your trash home with you is the rule, so bring a bag. Avoid entering the water right after eating; waiting 20 to 30 minutes before changing is safer.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. The trick is to ride out the hot hours around noon indoors.

Access & map

３-3 Kyoto Gyoen, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 602-0881