Best Japanese Cuisine in Kyoto City

Japanese Cuisine in Kyoto City

1Kyoto Sanjo Haku

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

Enjoy a private room with a view of the garden and Kamo River while savoring a Wagyu Sukiyaki Kaiseki meal. Experience the bliss of seasonal flavors!

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
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2Kyo 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.

  • 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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3Sushi Dokoro Susabiyu

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

3.43

304

  • 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

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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5Kyoto Sushi Matsumoto

Kyoto Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.44

291

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • 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

6Yakiniku Yamachan

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

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Gion Unagi Kawato

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

3.33

51

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

8Hyoto Kyotoekimaehonten

Kyoto Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

The Tabelog Award 2025 Gold winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Gold winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

9Dojin

Sanjo Keihan Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 50,000 - JPY 59,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

10Pontocho Yakiniku Kiraku

Sanjo Sta. / 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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11Arashiyama Kijuro

Arashiyama Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Donburi (Rice bowl), Steak

3.42

156

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Silver winner

12Niku no Takumi Miyoshi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Beef dishes, Japanese Cuisine

Exquisite Wagyu Kaiseki in a Relaxed Atmosphere in Gion.

  • JPY 60,000 - JPY 79,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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13Ponshuya Santoku Rokumi Gojo Takakura Ten

Gojo Sta. / Oden, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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14Gohan Ya Isshin Kyoto

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

3.45

351

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

15Gokoku Houjou no Ochaya Gohan Itsuki Chaya Arashiyama Honten

Arashiyama Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Donburi (Rice bowl), Cafe featuring Japanese sweets

3.46

249

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

16Jisai Kyo Man Gion

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

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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17Sushi 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.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

18Tori Saki

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Japanese Cuisine

Reservations for March will be accepted starting from January 1st at 10 AM.

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

19Gion Suetomo

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Sushi

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
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20Sushi Fukagawa

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

  • 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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