[Summer in Kyoto: Kawayuka] Kamogawa's Largest 'Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort' Kawayuka Lunch & Dinner Plans Begin May 1

Value Management Co., Ltd. announced the opening of Kawayuka (riverbed) dining at the historic Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort from May 1, 2026. They will offer French-Kyoto cuisine and new heat-countermeasure plans.
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Value Management Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Osaka, Osaka Prefecture; Representative Director: Atsushi Tarikino; hereinafter 'our company') will begin offering lunch and dinner plans on the Kawayuka, Kyoto's summer tradition, at 'Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort' starting Friday, May 1, 2026. This year, we are preparing the locations, times, and refreshing menus to ensure guests can fully enjoy the Kawayuka experience to their heart's content. ▍ The Charm of Kawayuka and Heat Countermeasures Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort operates a restaurant in a registered tangible cultural property over 100 years old, inheriting the history of the culinary inn 'Funatsuru' founded in 1870. During the summer period from May 1 to October 15, the restaurant sets up Kawayuka—open-air seating right next to the Kamogawa River where guests can dine while enjoying the view. Boasting one of the largest Kawayuka spaces along the river, it has become one of Kyoto's top summer destinations, attracting approximately 15,000 visitors annually. It features spacious seating, allowing guests to spend relaxing moments on the Kawayuka, a true symbol of Kyoto's summer. This year, we are implementing an operational system that prioritizes customer comfort more than ever. In July and August, we plan to adopt a flexible approach for lunch, where guests can enjoy their meal up to the main course in the cool indoors, and then move out to the Kawayuka for dessert. *Detailed business hours and service information will be announced at a later date. ▍ 2026 Kawayuka Lunch & Dinner Business Overview Friday, May 1, 2026 - Thursday, October 15, 2026 *Open daily from May to September; closed on Tuesdays in October Lunch: 11:30 - 15:00 (Last entry: 13:30) Dinner: 17:00 - 22:00 (Last entry: 20:00) Lunch: From 4,800 JPY (Tax included; service charge not included) Dinner: From 10,000 JPY (Tax included; service charge not included) *Prices vary depending on the dishes served and the seating location (Kamogawa front row plan). https://www.tablecheck.com/shops/funatsuru/reserve?fpc=147.9.365.3060e9ad2388371l.1808360890000 Kyoto French Menus Aligned with the Seasons and Ingredients *Food photos are for illustrative purposes only. The menu will change three times to match the changing seasons: May-June, July-August, and September-October. Enjoy Kyoto French cuisine incorporating seasonal ingredients, such as pike conger (hamo) and Kyoto vegetables, which are essential to Kyoto's summer. *For July and August, we plan to sell and serve limited-time special menus, such as frozen cocktails made with champagne. *Detailed product information will be announced at a later date. ■ Menu Examples Marinated Amberjack with Summer Vegetable and Mango Ravigote, Tomato Gelee, and Caviar Cold Corn Soup with Pure White Corn Pan-roasted Grunt with New Onion and Yuba Etuvee, Light Clam Sauce Low-temperature Roasted Omi Duck with New Turnip and Watercress Salad, Scented with Spices Melon and Sansho Pepper Declinaison Bread and After-meal Drink Marinated Amberjack with Summer Vegetable and Mango Ravigote, Tomato Gelee, and Caviar Cold Corn Soup with Pure White Corn Tilefish roasted with its scales, New Onion and Yuba Etuvee, Saikyo Miso Sauce Pan-roasted Kuroge Wagyu Beef Fillet with New Turnip and Watercress Salad, Truffle Sauce Melon and Sansho Pepper Declinaison Bread and After-meal Drink ▍ About Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort A striking five-story building along the Kamogawa River. Funatsuru Kyoto Kamogawa Resort is a unique venue born from the restoration of 'Funatsuru,' a long-established traditional culinary inn, into a restaurant and banquet hall. 'Funatsuru' was founded in 1870 and moved to its current location in 1925. Boasting over 100 years of history as a landmark of Kyoto's Kamogawa River, this pure Japanese-style architecture was designated as a registered tangible cultural property of Japan in 2012. Inside, the original designs remain intact, featuring exquisite coved and coffered ceilings showcasing the skills of master shrine carpenters, and beautiful ceiling paintings by renowned artists from the Japanese art world, giving off an overwhelming presence. Its location along the Kamogawa River, using the Higashiyama mountains as borrowed scenery, is truly a premium seat in Kyoto. It is a cultural asset that has fascinated and will continue to fascinate viewers through the ages, offering extraordinary emotions and special times with loved ones. Official Website: https://www.funatsuru.com ▍ About Value Management Group With the purpose of 'Weaving Culture,' Value Management Group aims to revitalize historical properties without relying on taxes.