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By Shizuko Mishima, About.com Guide to Japan Travel since 1998

Kawadoko Dining - Kyoto's Summer Tradition

Wednesday June 3, 2009
Noryoyuka in Kyoto Various restaurants in Kyoto open kawadoko decks from May to September. Kawadoko decks are built above rivers, and customers eat and drinks, feeling the cool breeze. It's pretty hot in Kyoto during the summer, so kawadoko dining is a great tradition. Enjoy the food and river views in Kyoto.

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Noryoyuka on the Kamogawa River in Kyoto Photo by Junko Kimura / Getty Images

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