Sometimes you just need good, old-school Japanese food. And understatement is the norm. Kashin (佳辰) just south of Kyoto sta (Hachijo exit) looks like a private home from the outside. Inside, there is a private room, counter seating and a couple of tables , nothing special. The other customers all look like regulars. But the food is straight up great kyo-ryori (Kyoto cuisine). A 5,000 yen course includes: sashimi, raw tofu, grilled fish, tempura, a boiled dish, and rice. The tastes are subtle and it's not cheap, but sometimes you just need to reset your palate.