Photo= The renovated, revolving restaurant (Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto）

Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto, in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, has completely renovated and opened its French dining "Top of Kyoto," Kyoto's only revolving restaurant on the 14th floor.

The walls are decorated with "Karakami," or woodblock-printed paper, that is 34-meters long and created by Kyo Karakami artisan Toto Akihiko. The restaurant seats 88, which includes 2 private rooms, and offers high quality French cuisine using seasonal ingredients. Breakfast service has also begun.