Madoi-Syokudou

It was a day off, and I went to Madoi-Syokudou to have lunch with my husband. Madoi-Syokudou is one of many folksy restaurants around our guesthouse.

That is about 5 minutes by bicycle. It was not crowded on Saturday.

I ordered a fried seafood mix that was delicious and crunchy. My husband ordered a pork cutlet. Both 950 yen with a drink and soup.

As well there was hamburger and an omelette.
I want to eat hamburger, next time.

 

Our guesthouse

Nijo Castle

I passed in front of Nijo Castle a few days ago. Nijo Castle was built in 1603. There were a lot of tourists.

There are many sightseeing spots in Kyoto. Guests who stayed at our guesthouse told us that Kyoto is very beautiful or gorgeous but it's usual for me, because I was born and I grew up in Kyoto. 
I remembered what they said, so I want to enjoy Kyoto more.
If you come to Kyoto, how about enjoying it with us?

Children's Day

Children's Day is a national holiday in Japan. We hope for healthy growth and happiness for children and display decorated Boys' May Festival dolls in my room.

Carp streamers are displayed in many places. When I was a child, it was pleasant to have played with my mother and brothers on children's day. Now, I want to give some happy memories to my sons.

How to enjoy Kura-Sushi

There are many Kaiten-sushi restaurants in Japan. Kura-Sushi is one of several Kaiten-sushi restaurants, and my family likes most of them. Those sushi are sanitary because they are in a plastic container. There is a lot on the menu in addition to the sushi. For example udon, ramen, tempura, bowl, cakes, coffee, and so on. Besides that, children can enjoy a game in their seat.

A little while ago, we went to Kura-Sushi with guests and their children. They enjoyed it very much. They went there again before going back to their own country.

When you go for the first time, it may be slightly difficult because the explanation is only in Japanese.

I will explain the usage of the Kura-Sushi.
You can find a touch panel when you enter the restaurant and the reservation of seats in the touch panel. Touch either the blue or green button. Green is for table seating, and blue is for counter seating.

Next, Touch the number of people and by touching the button above, you can reserve the time you are viewing.

You take a ticket that comes out. It's better to ask the clerk "Please call me if it is my turn". While you are waiting, try to practice taking a demonstration dish. It is next to the cash register. Hold the brown part with one hand, and raise the dish with the other hand.

Please enjoy the Kura-Sushi.

If you stay in our guesthouse, shall we go to Kura-Sushi together?

Our guesthouse

Kodomo-no rakuen

I went to a park named Kodomo-no rakuen with my family by car. The meaning of this name is Children's Paradise. As the name suggests, there are many pieces of playground equipment, such as swings, monkey bars, big slides, and sandpits. My son enjoys it very much.

In a break in the middle of the playtime, we had rice balls stuffed with vegetables and cheese for lunch. My son doesn't like spinach, but he ate all of it and said, "it is delicious!"

If you come to Kyoto with your children, shall we go to Kodomo-no rakuen together?

kodomo-no rakuen

Enjoy shopping

My son and I were looking for rain shoes and a water bottle to take to school at Aeon mall located near Kyoto Station. We were unable to find many in the shops, so we asked the clerk where we could find rain shoes and water bottles. The clerk kindly told us where they were. 

The clerks are kind everywhere in Kyoto. I have never once heard them say, "I don't know". Recently, signboards are written in not only English but also Chinese and Korean, so visitors can easily go shopping.

Eating pizza at home

There is a pizzeria of home delivery called Pizza Hut in the vicinity of our guest house. I ate pizza at the guest house,it was tasty. Why do you not eat together?

Guest house in Kyoto