Rakushō

Southern Higashiyama


This casual Japanese-style tearoom on Nene-no-Michi in the heart of the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district is well placed for a break while doing the main tourist route in this area. The real attraction is the small koi (Japanese carp) pond adjoining the tearoom. The owner is a champion koi breeder and his fish are superb!


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