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Best Japanese Cuisine in Kyoto City

Japanese Cuisine in Kyoto City

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1～20／1916

1Pontocho Yakiniku Kiraku

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

3.53

Very good

266

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

3.50

Very good

228

  • 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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3Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

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

3.57

Very good

232

  • 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

361

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Ponshuya Santoku Rokumi Gojou takakura ten

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

3.59

Very good

237

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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7Sushi 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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8Gion 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

9Yakiniku Yamachan

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

3.78

Very good

208

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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10Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 486m / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.53

Very good

125

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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11Sumika 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.

3.57

Very good

298

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Vegetarian options
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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.

3.55

Very good

235

  • 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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13Sake to Sakana DNA

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

3.32

86

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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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.

3.58

Very good

293

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2026 Silver winner

15Niku no Takumi Miyoshi

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

Exquisite Wagyu Kaiseki in a Relaxed Atmosphere in Gion.

4.43

Excellent

672

  • JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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16Sumiyaki Unafuji Daimaru kyoto bettei

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

3.65

Very good

339

  • 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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17Sushi Fukagawa

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

3.55

Very good

130

  • 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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Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

18Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 366m / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Ryokan (Traditional Japanese inn)

Enjoy freshly fried seasonal tempura while gazing at the stunning view of the main garden in a Sukiya-style private room that retains the charm of the Taisho era.

3.65

Very good

191

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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19Yakiniku Gyusho Shin

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

3.50

Very good

139

  • 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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20Nijo Aritsune

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 357m / Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

At Yuko, we offer a cozy izakaya experience for adults, where you can enjoy seasonal ingredients sourced directly from producers, paired with Japanese sake and wine.

3.61

Very good

171

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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