Best Restaurants in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City

Restaurants in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City

1Kyoto 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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2Kyoto Sushi no Kura

Higashiyama Sta. / Sushi

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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3Gion Unagi Kawato

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

3.34

49

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4MARE

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Japanese Cuisine, Donburi (Rice bowl)

3.36

101

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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5Jisai 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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6RIGOLETTO SMOKE GRILL & BAR

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Pizza, Wine bar

A Spanish-Italian restaurant located in a corner of Gion, Kyoto, surrounded by traditional townhouses.

3.49

776

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

7Wabiya Koreki Do Gion Hanami Koji Honten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)

Gion Hanamikoji, a vibrant area in Kyoto. Indulge in flavorful local chicken paired with carefully selected fine sake.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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8Fujiwara

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

【5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station】 Experience Kyoto's culinary memories from a unique perspective. Enjoy Japanese cuisine made with seasonal ingredients throughout the year.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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9Miyagawa Tonemon

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

A specialty tonkatsu restaurant featuring premium pork, nestled in a traditional Kyoto machiya at the end of a narrow alley in Gion, Miyagawa-cho.

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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10Sushi Nakamura

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

3.08

18

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • Sunday, Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
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11OBENKEI Kyoto Gion Ten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.15

47

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
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12Gion Katana

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

3.38

29

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Gion Shizuka

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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14Kyoto Tempura Ten no Meshi Gionhonten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Tempura

3.20

54

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
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The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

The Tabelog Award 2025 Bronze winner

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Japanese cuisine WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Hassun

Gion Shijo Sta. / 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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16Gion Nikuryori Oka

Gion Shijo Sta. / Beef dishes, Steak

  • JPY 30,000 - JPY 39,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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17Gion Sumibiyaki Kyo Asobi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Nabe (Japanese hot pot), Wine bar

3.20

85

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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18Napule Kyoto Gion Ten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian

3.38

81

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • Monday, Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Gluten-Free options
  • Halal options
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19Gion Karyo

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Notice from the restaurant: We would like to inform you about the introduction of a service charge.

  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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20Yakiniku Gyusho Shin

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

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