Best Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Kyoto

Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Kyoto

1Keiraku Yakiniku Yabu

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 219m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a minute from Shijo Kawaramachi Station and Gion Shijo Station! Enjoy high-quality Kuroge Wagyu and fresh offal selected by a meat-loving chef.

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Children welcome
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2Sumiro Man

Karasuma Sta. 306m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Robatayaki, Kushiyaki

Enjoy a variety of charcoal-grilled dishes in a traditional Kyoto townhouse near Karasuma and Nishiki Market.

3.36

479

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3Sushi Roman

Karasuma Sta. 313m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Robatayaki

Sushi Roban: A Sister Restaurant of Sumiburo Manto, Located on Takakura Street in Nishiki

3.24

106

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Digital menu available
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4Yakiniku Kinoe

Karasuma Sta. 452m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Niku baru (Meat bar)

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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5Yakiniku Dining Kinoe

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 440m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Niku baru (Meat bar), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

◆5-minute walk from City Hall and Karasuma Oike Station◆ An adult hideaway dining spot where you can enjoy Yukhoe made with aged Omi beef, certified for raw consumption. All-you-can-drink course available for JPY 7,000. Private reservations for 16 to 30 guests are welcome. We have started offering high-quality Kobe beef from Kawagishi Farm!

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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6Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma Sta. 101m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Enjoy skewers and a drink in an open-air space!

3.39

389

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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7Kyoto Yakiniku Gyurakutei

Shijo Sta. 292m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a 3-minute walk from Karasuma and Shijo Station ◆ Enjoy Wagyu Yakiniku in a traditional Kominka and experience Kyoto | A special moment to relax in a semi-private room

3.30

121

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • 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

8Agotsuyu Shabushabu Yamafuku Honten

Sanjo Sta. 263m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Pork shabu shabu, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

9KANEGURA

Shijo Sta. 502m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

A relaxing space to enjoy high-quality Wagyu beef hot pot and carefully selected Japanese sake at great value.

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10Nominokoji Yamagishi

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 315m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

About a 5-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station, enjoy traditional dishes from the renowned "Yamakishi" at this relaxed izakaya perfect for adults.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11Yakiniku Marutomi Shijou kawaramachi ten

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 114m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

3.33

107

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

12Soba Roujina

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 482m / Soba (Buckwheat noodles), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Non smoking
  • Vegetarian options
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13Sushi to Kushi to Watakushi Sanjou oohashi ten

Sanjo Sta. 113m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers)

Just a 1-minute walk from Sanjo Station, enjoy sushi and kushikatsu at this "Adult Sushi Izakaya" with all-you-can-drink options!

3.24

114

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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14Kokekokko

Kyoto Sta. 127m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Steak, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

A masterpiece created by the quality of ingredients and the craftsmanship, slowly grilled over Binchotan charcoal.

3.48

701

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15OBENKEI Kyoto gion ten

Gion Shijo Sta. 307m / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.27

63

  • 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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16Manten

Sanjo Sta. 179m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy vegetable-wrapped skewers and the night in a traditional machiya in Pontocho.

3.24

161

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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17Apollo+

Karasuma Oike Sta. 426m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Steak

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Sushi Komatsu

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 371m / Seafood, Sushi, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Right next to Nishiki Market! Enjoy the freshness and quality from a direct wholesaler! A place to savor rare cuts of natural, fresh tuna.

3.44

200

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

19BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto

Karasuma Sta. 117m / Steak, Dining bar, Seafood

Kyoto Steak | Experience an exquisite dish at the renowned Benjamin from NY

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
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Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

20Shijo Karasuma Santoku Rokumi

Karasuma Sta. 272m / Stand-up bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oden

A standing bar renovated from a traditional Kyoto machiya. Discover seasonal dishes paired with a great selection of Japanese sake.

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Non smoking
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