Bringing the Culinary Excellence of THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO to More Guests: Ristorante La Luce to Launch Weekend and Holiday Lunch Service Starting July 11, 2026, with New À La Carte Dinner Options

Ristorante La Luce, the Italian restaurant located within THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO operated by Hiramatsu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President & CEO: Kazutai Mitsuru; hereinafter 'Hiramatsu'), will begin lunch service on weekends, holidays, and special occasions starting Saturday, July 11, 2026. Additionally, the dinner menu will now include à la carte options alongside the traditional multi-course offerings. Guests can enjoy Italian cuisine infused with Kyoto’s traditional ingredients and dashi broths in a variety of settings—from sightseeing breaks to special celebrations.

Ristorante La Luce

Italian Cuisine That Engages All Five Senses in a Kyoto Machiya Setting

Amid the vibrant atmosphere of Kyoto’s summer festivals, such as the Gion Matsuri and Kifune Tanabata, Ristorante La Luce—nestled within a meticulously restored 120-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse—will launch its new weekend and holiday lunch service.

Whether you’re staying at the hotel, dining before or after check-in, or gathering with family and friends, the restaurant welcomes all guests, even those without accommodation reservations. During the Gion Matsuri period, special weekday lunch services and limited-time lunch courses will also be available.

Furthermore, dinner service, previously offered exclusively as a tasting menu, will now include à la carte options. Guests can freely mix and match signature dishes and seasonal specialties, allowing for a more relaxed and personalized experience of THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO’s culinary artistry.

Ristorante La Luce (Italian Restaurant within THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO)

— Lunch Service and Dinner À La Carte Begin Saturday, July 11 —

【Business Hours】 Lunch (Weekends & Holidays Only): 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Last Order) Dinner Tasting Menu: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM (Last Order)

Dinner À La Carte: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM (Last Order)

* Guests with hotel reservations may contact the front desk directly.

Phone: 075-211-1751 (Hotel Main Line)

Reservations & Details:

THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO

Located just a 3-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Station, THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO stands along Shijo Street, reimagining a 120-year-old Kyoto machiya townhouse. The space design, supervised by master artisans of Japan’s renowned sukiya-zukuri architecture, embodies Kyoto’s aesthetic sensibility and serene tranquility, offering an authentic sense of place at every moment.

The hotel features 29 spacious guest rooms ranging from 54 to 104 square meters, available in five categories: Superior, Deluxe, Deluxe Premier, Junior Suite, and The Hiramatsu Suite. Soft light filtering through shoji screens, the warmth of natural materials, and thoughtfully selected furnishings and beds gently soothe the fatigue of travel.

Junior Suite

THE HIRAMATSU KYOTO