[4th Store in Kyoto - Sanjo Kiyamachi] The Most Popular Restaurant in the Kyoto Area Opens a New Store
utuwa Co., Ltd. is opening its 4th restaurant, 'Ouchigohan Nakajimaya Sanjo Kiyamachi,' on April 23, 2026. Built on the concept of warm food experiences, it will serve traditional obanzai in a homey, shoe-free environment.
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utuwa Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City) will open a new store, "Ouchigohan Nakajimaya Sanjo Kiyamachi," in Sanjo Kiyamachi, Kyoto, starting at 17:00 on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Under the concept of "a food experience that warms people's hearts," this store is born as a new culinary venue that can be widely enjoyed by everyone from tourists to locals, offering obanzai that utilizes seasonal ingredients and Japanese cuisine that cherishes dashi (broth).
## The Value of Japanese Home Cooking and Warmth Radiating from Kyoto
utuwa Co., Ltd. has developed multiple restaurants in Kyoto City, providing "time that makes people's hearts feel warm and cozy."
At the origin of this is the warmth of a dining table surrounded by family and the warm moments where people naturally laugh together.
On the other hand, in recent years, while the convenience of food has increased, the time spent slowly dining with someone and the places where one can truly relax have decreased.
Furthermore, even in Kyoto, while the number of tourists is increasing, places where you can experience the "warmth of Japanese home cooking" are limited.
Against this background, this store will provide a dining venue where both tourists and locals can feel the "warmth found in everyday life."
The existing stores developed by utuwa Co., Ltd. are visited by many customers.
"Ouchigohan Nakajimaya" and "Kyomachiya Obanzai Kohaku" have ranked #1 in the Kyoto area on the global travel review site Tripadvisor.
Additionally, "Ouchigohan Nakajimaya" maintains a high rating of 4.6 with over 1,200 reviews on Google Maps, and "Kyomachiya Obanzai Kohaku" also maintains a 4.6 rating with over 800 reviews.
## Features of Ouchigohan Nakajimaya Sanjo Kiyamachi
At "Ouchigohan Nakajimaya Sanjo Kiyamachi," themed around "the sense of security like coming home" and "the gentleness of Japanese cuisine," the goal is to make the dining time itself an experience that unwinds the mind.
The food served is centered around handmade obanzai utilizing seasonal ingredients, based on dashi drawn carefully every day. While cherishing the original taste of the ingredients, it is finished with a somewhat nostalgic and comforting flavor.
The interior adopts a style where you take off your shoes to spend time, creating a warm space as if you were invited into someone's home. It feels like an extension of everyday life, yet you can feel a slightly special time.
Also, to convey the charm of Japanese home cooking to overseas customers visiting for sightseeing, an experience design is incorporated to feel the background and culture of the food. Through dashi and obanzai, it will be developed as a place where you can experience the "warmth of Japanese living" along with the experience of feeling Japanese food culture and life, and the unique food culture of the land of Kyoto.
Furthermore, seasonal...
Under the concept of "a food experience that warms people's hearts," this store is born as a new culinary venue that can be widely enjoyed by everyone from tourists to locals, offering obanzai that utilizes seasonal ingredients and Japanese cuisine that cherishes dashi (broth).
## The Value of Japanese Home Cooking and Warmth Radiating from Kyoto
utuwa Co., Ltd. has developed multiple restaurants in Kyoto City, providing "time that makes people's hearts feel warm and cozy."
At the origin of this is the warmth of a dining table surrounded by family and the warm moments where people naturally laugh together.
On the other hand, in recent years, while the convenience of food has increased, the time spent slowly dining with someone and the places where one can truly relax have decreased.
Furthermore, even in Kyoto, while the number of tourists is increasing, places where you can experience the "warmth of Japanese home cooking" are limited.
Against this background, this store will provide a dining venue where both tourists and locals can feel the "warmth found in everyday life."
The existing stores developed by utuwa Co., Ltd. are visited by many customers.
"Ouchigohan Nakajimaya" and "Kyomachiya Obanzai Kohaku" have ranked #1 in the Kyoto area on the global travel review site Tripadvisor.
Additionally, "Ouchigohan Nakajimaya" maintains a high rating of 4.6 with over 1,200 reviews on Google Maps, and "Kyomachiya Obanzai Kohaku" also maintains a 4.6 rating with over 800 reviews.
## Features of Ouchigohan Nakajimaya Sanjo Kiyamachi
At "Ouchigohan Nakajimaya Sanjo Kiyamachi," themed around "the sense of security like coming home" and "the gentleness of Japanese cuisine," the goal is to make the dining time itself an experience that unwinds the mind.
The food served is centered around handmade obanzai utilizing seasonal ingredients, based on dashi drawn carefully every day. While cherishing the original taste of the ingredients, it is finished with a somewhat nostalgic and comforting flavor.
The interior adopts a style where you take off your shoes to spend time, creating a warm space as if you were invited into someone's home. It feels like an extension of everyday life, yet you can feel a slightly special time.
Also, to convey the charm of Japanese home cooking to overseas customers visiting for sightseeing, an experience design is incorporated to feel the background and culture of the food. Through dashi and obanzai, it will be developed as a place where you can experience the "warmth of Japanese living" along with the experience of feeling Japanese food culture and life, and the unique food culture of the land of Kyoto.
Furthermore, seasonal...