In the morning, the cherry blossoms were still in bud. By evening, the cherry blossoms were beginning to open.
Dinner on the 2nd day in Kyoto
I went to a Japanese BBQ restaurant called Kashiwa in Kiyamachi, Kyoto. The store was located just after entering Kiyamachi from Sanjo Dori, facing the Takase River. The smell of roasting meat sounded delicious, so we decided to have dinner there.
Kashiwa in Kiyamachi
This restaurant was a chicken and pork barbecue restaurant.

I did not have a reservation but could be seated without waiting at 19:00.
A large bowl of cabbage salad (served)
The first dish was a cabbage salad in a silver bowl.

The sesame seeds sprinkled on the chopped cabbage had a pleasant aroma.
Pork rumen with ponzu sauce
This dish consisted of chopped pork rumen mixed with green onions and spicy cod roe and served with sauce.

The meat was very fresh. Besides ponzu, salt and pepper and BBQ sauce also went well with this dish.
Kyoto Jidori Chicken
Chicken raised in Kyoto.

The rearing period was 100 to 120 days longer than broilers, which made the meat tighter and juicier.
Pork Toro(Pork neck)
Pork Toro refers to the meat from the cheek to a pig’s neck.

It is called “Pork Toro” because it is fatty and tasty, like tuna.
Se-Kimo (Kidney)
Se-Kimo is the Kidney of the chicken.

It was rich in fat and had a creamy texture.
Chicken gizzard
The chicken gizzard is part of the stomach, the organ that crushes the food eaten.

The chicken gizzard was characterized by its crispy texture. It had a light flavor due to its low-fat content.
Chazuke with chicken soup
At the end of the meal, I had a bowl of Chazuke with chicken soup.

Chazuke is a traditional rice soup made with rice and green tea. The restaurant used chicken soup instead of green tea. It was a dive restaurant, but all the food was delicious. The prices were reasonable.

When I left the restaurant, many people enjoyed the nighttime cherry blossoms. I immensely enjoyed the food and nature of Kyoto. I recommend a trip to Kyoto in the springtime to enjoy the cherry blossoms and the food.