| - Something about Kyoto - by Kyoto Cuisine "Mibu" |
| <Gochisou (nice dishes)> by the Chef of Kyoto Cuisine "Mibu" |
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| "Chisou" means "running around"
literally. It is used to express good things to eat, but, originally, it is the words for a spirit of cook. |
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The origin of the words is "Idaten", the guardian deity of Buddha, who is said to run miles for a moment. The story is like this; One day, the fast running devil stole the ashes of Buddha and run away like a whirlwind. "Idaten" chased and caught him an instant. Zen-dera in Kyoto is dedicated to the wing of the Buddha or the grave guard "Idaten", and which shows the spirit to treat your guests with nice, fresh products of mountains and seas gained by running all over the country like "Idaten". As this, "Chisou" is the spirit of treatment and hospitality, and dishes prepared with such a spirit is called "Gochisou". "Gochisou" made by making "Idaten" run is the heart of treatment of Kyoto people, and is, indeed, the most important mental attitude for Kyoto cuisine. |
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| Kyoto cuisine changes poor products
to "Hannari (elegant and gorgeous)"
dishes, taking much time and much piecework.
With such, both the cook and the guests
can
enjoy unusual "Hannari"
moments
leaving their daily life behind. Eating
an
expression of love onto people and
products
is the time you can feel the tradition
of
Kyoto cuisine. Please take "Gochisou" with consideration. Well, "Itadaki masu (bon appetite)" |
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The Chef of Kyoto Cuisine "Mibu" |
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| Matsuri in early Spring | |
| * Karuta Hajime | |
| Yasaka Jinjya Higashiyama-ku / TEL: 075-561-6155 Held: Jan. 3, at 13.00 - |
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| * Hatsu Ebisu | |
| Ebisu Jinjya Higashiyama-ku / TEL: 075-525-0005 Held: Jan. 8 - 12 |
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| * Sanjyu Sangen-dou Toshi-ya | |
| Sanjyu Sangen-dou Higashiyama-ku / TEL: 075-525-0033 Held: Closest Sun to Jan. 15, 9.00 - 16.00 |
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| * Kitano Tenmangu Setsubun Matsuri | |
| Kitano Tenmangu Kamigyo-ku / TEL: 075-461-0005 Held: Feb. 3, 13.00 - |
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Ark Hotel Kyoto
TEL: 075-812-1111
FAX: 075-822-6201
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