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Best Japanese Cuisine in Kyoto

Japanese Cuisine in Kyoto

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1Pontocho Shabushabu Sukiyaki Kiraku

Gion Shijo Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Japanese Cuisine

Just 2 minutes from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station! Enjoy Shabu-Shabu and Sukiyaki curated by Chef Hasegawa in a traditional Japanese setting.

3.61

Very good

209

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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2Pontocho Yakiniku Kiraku

Sanjo Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Japanese Cuisine

3.60

Very good

243

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3Sushi Dokoro Susabiyu

Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

3.42

347

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Gion Shijo Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.57

Very good

212

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.38

268

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Kyoto Sushi Matsumoto

Kyoto Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.44

318

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Gion Unagi Kawato

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel), Seafood

3.37

63

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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8Sushi Dokoro Ima

Katsura Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

Opened in January 2014. We offer delicious sushi at affordable prices because we want everyone to enjoy it casually. A sushi restaurant for everyday use, with nigiri starting from JPY 120 to JPY 500.

3.50

Very good

58

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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9Ponshuya Santoku Rokumi Gojo Takakura Ten

Gojo Sta. / Oden, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.56

Very good

227

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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10Nishiki Katsuzushi

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Tempura

3.55

Very good

122

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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11Sushi Fukagawa

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Crab

3.57

Very good

130

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog yakiniku WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

12Yakiniku Yamachan

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Japanese Cuisine

3.78

Very good

202

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

13Niku no Takumi Miyoshi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Beef dishes, Japanese Cuisine

Exquisite Wagyu Kaiseki in a Relaxed Atmosphere in Gion.

4.45

Excellent

668

  • JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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14Yakiniku Gyusho Shin

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Japanese Cuisine, Beef dishes

3.55

Very good

133

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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15Gion Karyo

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Introduction of Service Charge

3.59

Very good

289

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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16Nikuya Kinoe

Karasuma Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Steak, Japanese Cuisine

3.57

Very good

143

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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17Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.53

Very good

124

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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18Kyo Unawa Hon Ten

Karasuma Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

[Private Room Reservations Available] ⭐︎ Just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Karasuma, right by Exit 14 of Shijo Karasuma Station.

3.54

Very good

226

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Kyoya Kiyomizu Kiyamachi

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

3.44

263

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20Kobe Gyu Teppanyaki Pontocho Noichi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Japanese Cuisine

A Kobe Beef Teppanyaki Kappo by a Michelin-starred chef. Private rooms available, perfect for anniversaries and business meetings.

3.20

30

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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