Meet up with friends and mingle indoors by the fireplace, grab a seat at the sleek and modern bar, or, book a table on the large waterside terrace overlooking the pond garden and enjoy the uncomplicated, seasonal menu at our relaxed, light-filled brasserie. * Please note that hours may change without notice. Chat with us to ask for more information.
HOURS
- Breakfast
- 7:00 am – 10:30 am
- Lunch
- 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
- Dinner
- 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm Last order at 9:00 pm
- Please note that hours may change without notice. For information, please contact the hotel directly.
Signature Dishes
- Sautéed Tenderloin
with burrata cheese and truffle
- Crustacean Blanc-manger
with caviar and hazelnut oil
- Brasserie Breakfast
Start your morning with our fresh and flavourful breakfast, from American style to Authentic Japanese style.
- Straw-Grilled Lamb
My mantra and guiding principle is to only ever serve food that I think is pleasing to the eye and delicious to the palate.
Ryuji Koga Chef de Cuisine
Meet the Team

Ryuji Koga
Chef de CuisineChef Koga, the first Japanese Sous Chef of Le Cinq at Four Seasons Hotel George V, under three-star Michelin Chef Christian Le Squer, provides an unrivalled culinary experience by merging meticulous French cuisine techniques with Japanese ingredients, creating his own style of Japanese-French fare at the Brasserie restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto.
Events
- April 12 – June 30Details
Botanical Afternoon Tea
Our new pasty chef Reiko Yokota creates new afternoon tea set using vegetables, herbs and superfoods. Enjoy the arrival of early summer with wellness-in-mind afternoon tea. Weekdays: JPY 6,072, weekends & public holidays: JPY 6,705.
- Beginning April 19
Beer Terrace Dining
Brasserie Terrace is a perfect place to spend relaxing moments with colleagues and friends. With a view of our beautiful Japanese garden, savour a selection of Kyoto craft beer and bites, such as black truffle fries and German sausages.
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Seasonal Takeaway Pastries & Bakery Items
Enjoy seasonal pastries and sweets in the comfort of your home or office. A selection of gourmet gifts is also available.
More Dining Options
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Sushi Wakon
Sushi Wakon, which has received a Michelin star for four consecutive years, offers an intimate and interactive experience as you watch as our master chefs create stunning dishes made with top-quality ingredients that are flown in daily from Tokyo’s Toyosu market. Enjoy this unforgettable dining affair either at the 8-metre-long Hinoki counter or in one of our two private dining rooms.
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Takeaway
Enjoy seasonal tastes in the comfort of your home. A selection of gift items is also available.
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The Lounge & Bar
Enjoy a hand-dripped cup of coffee or relax with a Kyoto-inspired cocktail in a comfortable seat in our modern lobby lounge. *Afternoon tea is served at The Brasserie until further notice.
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In-Room Dining
Whether you want to share a romantic dinner in the privacy of your room, need to feed a hungry family or are looking for quiet evening in, our in-room menus feature Japanese and international favourites, as well as items from Brasserie, all just a tap away on your room’s iPad.
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FUJU
Follow the pathway through our 12th-century ‘Shakusui-en’ pond garden and cross the glass bridge for a traditional Japanese experience at Fuju lounge. Fuju serves expertly crafted local sweets and matcha tea. In the evenings, sip a glass of Kyoto sake or premium Champagne while on the terrace, which provides the perfect opportunity to gaze at the pond’s reflection.