Release rule

When does Shoraian open reservations?

松籟庵 · Arashiyama, Kyoto · Tofu

How to book

Phone, in Japanese

Phone only, in Japanese — no internet booking. No release day, but dinner must be reserved by 17:00 the day before; lunch may take walk-ins.

Phone line: ☎ Japanese line during Kyoto business hours; service Mon–Thu 11:00–17:00, Fri–Sun & holidays 11:00–20:00 (closed Wednesdays)
What to expect: Lunch can absorb walk-ins; dinner exists only by advance booking with a firm 17:00 day-before cutoff.

Next release days

No release day — book any time

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9).

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How do I book Shoraian from abroad?

Use the channel shown above. If it is a Japanese-language phone line, our Tokyo desk can call for you on the release day and confirm in writing in your language; the booking fee is charged only when the seat is secured.

What time zone is the release time?

All times are Japan Standard Time (UTC+9). Release days are computed from the house's published rule and re-checked monthly.

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