Kyoto | Rokujyuan: Savoring Duck Porridge in an Elegant Traditional House

✓ Rokujyuan Start your morning in a traditional Japanese house with a warm bowl of duck porridge—it warms both the body and soul. This is the residence of a painter, and the artistic sensibility here is truly unique. Every corridor offers a picturesque view, with a condensed version of a pond-and-stream garden that creates an atmosphere perfect for shooting a Horoyoi commercial. It's hard to imagine that such a hidden gem exists amidst the bustling Shijo district. This is perhaps the essence of a street-side art museum. Rokujyuan serves only two dishes: duck porridge (kamogayu) and a jelly-like dessert (hanawarabi). The duck and porridge are served separately, featuring three different cuts—duck breast, duck leg, and duck neck—each prepared in its own unique way. Sprinkled with three types of seasoned salts, the flavors are rich and fresh, offering a distinct taste compared to the cold duck dishes typically found in izakayas.