Experience unparalleled fine dining in Kyoto at Four Seasons. Enjoy premium grilled meats, traditional sweets, matcha, sake tastings and afternoon tea alongside spectacular views of our 800-year-old pond garden.
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Pondside Beer Garden Feast at EMBA KYOTO GRILL
July 7 – September 9, 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Summer evenings are made for chilled beer and barbecue best shared with family and friends. Each evening, our pondside terrace transforms into a relaxed beer garden under the starry sky. Grill set and 120 minutes of free-flowing draft beer: JPY 40,000 for two; free flow only: JPY 8,000 per person.
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The Art Of Kakigori at Fuju
July 7 – September 9
Enjoy homemade kakigori, a shaved ice dessert synonymous with summer in Japan. Take a seat by the pond garden and choose your favourite flavour: matcha from Marukyu Koyamaen or yuzu and white peach. JPY 3,800 each.
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Summer Breeze Afternoon Tea at THE LOUNGE & BAR
June 1 – September 9
With our Summer Breeze Afternoon Tea, discover five sweets made with tropical fruit, along with seasonal delights like peaches and melons. Complementing the sweets are four savoury items crafted with local Kyoto ingredients such as yuba (tofu skin) and Manganji peppers, each dish reflecting the essence of Kyoto’s summer with its deep connection to water. Weekdays: JPY 7,000; weekends: JPY 7,800.
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Omakase courses at Sushi Ginza Onodera at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
Available for dinner
Savour the refined pleasures of Edomae-style sushi at our sleek counter carved from a 400-year-old Japanese cypress. Crafted with fresh ingredients from markets in Kyoto, Hokkaido and Tokyo, this omakase experience unfolds a variety of seasonal appetizers and fresh nigiri. Early summer omakase: JPY 24,500; omakase: JPY 29,500; premium omakase: JPY 49,500.
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The Ultimate In-Room Breakfast Experience
Available year round
Discover a breakfast that celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Kyoto. Savour locally sourced ingredients like Kyotamba’s Koshihikari rice, black soybean miso soup, homemade tofu from Miyama and assorted Kyoto-style obanzai dishes. For a more indulgent start to your day, enjoy a selection of chilled items, eggs Benedict, waffles and other entrées, all paired with your favourite beverage. Price starts at JPY 5,000.
Learn moreMeet the team

Yoshihide Hamamoto
Executive Pastry ChefAfter graduating from the Ecole Supérieure de Pâtisserie Tsuji, Executive Pastry Chef Yoshihide Hamamoto honed his skills at restaurants in Osaka and Nagoya before joining Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Marunouchi. In 2007, he expanded his career internationally at Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, eventually returning to Marunouchi to rise to the role of Pastry Chef. His next move took him to Four Seasons Hotel Singapore as Executive Pastry Chef, before leading the pastry team at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto until 2021. Now, back in Kyoto, he is ready to explore additional avenues for creativity.
“Japan’s exceptional fruit variety, with its unique sweetness, sourness, and texture, inspires my pastries, telling the story of the country’s natural abundance.”