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Nestled at the foot of Kyoto’s lush Higashiyama, Chourakukan, a nationally designated Important Cultural Property, exudes timeless elegance.

Within this historic Western-style mansion lies Chourakukan FRENCH LE CHENE, an exquisite Victorian-inspired space adorned with sparkling chandeliers,
offering a harmonious symphony of tradition and modernity. Both lunch and dinner are available exclusively as course meals, featuring carefully selected local ingredients
from Kyoto and Shiga, such as fresh produce from Ohara, Tamba beef, and Nanatani duck, all masterfully crafted using French culinary techniques.

ABOUT

Chourakukan was built in 1909 (Meiji 42) by the industrialist Kichibei Murai, known as the “Tobacco King,” as a guesthouse to entertain distinguished guests from Japan and abroad.
Over the past 100 years and more, this historic mansion has welcomed numerous esteemed visitors, including key figures who shaped the Meiji era, such as Hirobumi Ito, Shigenobu Okuma, and Aritomo Yamagata.
In 2024 (Reiwa 6), as Chourakukan celebrates its 115th anniversary, it has been honored with the designation as a National Important Cultural Property, including its many exquisite furnishings and artifacts.
This Western-style mansion, named Chourakukan by Japan's first Prime Minister, Hirobumi Ito, is set against the borrowed scenery of Higashiyama, offering breathtaking views of Kyoto’s seasonal transitions. Guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of cherry blossoms in spring, lush greenery in summer, vibrant autumn foliage, and serene snowy landscapes in winter. It is a truly extraordinary location where Kyoto’s enduring culture and the blessings of nature can be fully appreciated.

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