Wonderful atmosphere. Chef Shibata prepared our meal very well; the presentation was awesome and the meal was even better! Waitress Sou was very attentive and friendly, asking questions about our trip and offering suggestions around Kyoto. Everyone spoke English well and made great efforts to communicate with us, that I didn't have the heart to tell them I spoke Japanese. View over the river and city was amazing as well. Great spot to experience Kobe beef.