Best Japanese Cuisine in Kyoto City

Japanese Cuisine in Kyoto City

1Pontocho Shabushabu Sukiyaki Kiraku

Gion Shijo Sta. 121m / 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.

  • 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. 237m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Japanese Cuisine

  • 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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3Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Gion Shijo Sta. 278m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

  • 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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4Kyoto Sushi Matsumoto

Kyoto Sta. 476m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.44

327

  • 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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5Sushi Dokoro Susabiyu

Shijo Sta. 187m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

3.41

362

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai

Gion Shijo Sta. 273m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.35

271

  • 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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7Gion Unagi Kawato

Gion Shijo Sta. 266m / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel), Seafood

3.36

64

  • 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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Selected for Tabelog yakiniku WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakiniku WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

8Yakiniku Yamachan

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 349m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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9Ponshuya Santoku Rokumi Gojou takakura ten

Gojo Sta. 303m / Oden, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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10Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 486m / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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11Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru kyoto bettei

Karasuma Sta. 189m / Unagi (Eel), Seafood, Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Kyo Unawa Honten

Karasuma Sta. 314m / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

[Private room reservations available by phone only] ⭐︎ Just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Karasuma, right by Exit 14 of Shijo Karasuma Station.

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Sumika Tomikouji ten

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 337m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Vegetable dishes, Japanese Cuisine

【5-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station, 6-minute walk from Karasuma Station! Convenient access】We are ready to welcome you with a variety of seasonal obanzai dishes made from fresh vegetables sourced directly from Kameoka and Uzumasa, along with a wide selection of drinks.

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Vegetarian options
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14Gion Karyo

Gion Shijo Sta. 309m / Japanese Cuisine

How about a kaiseki meal on Hanamikoji Street in Gion? We welcome you with dishes that blend tradition and innovation.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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15Hosho An

Gion Shijo Sta. 183m / Japanese Cuisine, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Experience the charm of Ponto-cho in a relaxed atmosphere... Enjoy the seasonal delight of "Kamo River Noryo-doko" from May to October 15.

3.11

46

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

16Niku no Takumi Miyoshi

Gion Shijo Sta. 364m / Beef dishes, Japanese Cuisine

Exquisite Wagyu Kaiseki in a Relaxed Atmosphere in Gion.

  • JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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17Yakiniku Gyusho Shin

Gion Shijo Sta. 249m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Japanese Cuisine, Beef dishes

  • 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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18Sushi Fukagawa

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 488m / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Crab

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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19Sake to Sakana DNA

Shijo Sta. 313m / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.32

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  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

20Hassun

Gion Shijo Sta. 224m / Japanese Cuisine, Suppon (Soft-shell turtle)

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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