Below Shijo-dori along the Takase-gawa canal the neon signage is abruptly replaced by discreet wooden doors with lanterns. Farther on, south of Matsubara Bridge and wedged between houses, is Giro Giro Hitoshina, its large canal-side window glowing. A square counter that surrounds the chefs fills the ground floor, but the upstairs has tables. [
Fodor's Review]