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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2Yakiniku 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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3Sumiro 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.

3.42

493

  • 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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4Sushi to Tempura to Tarusake Shijo karasuma ten

Karasuma Sta. 270m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Tempura

5-Minute Walk from Shijo Karasuma Station: Sushi, Tempura, and Barrel Sake

3.45

204

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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5Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

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

An open space that brightens up the night in Karasuma. Enjoy the signature vegetable-wrapped skewers and the aroma of charcoal at this adult izakaya.

3.45

395

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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6Gojo Takakura Santoku Rokumi

Gojo Sta. 303m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oden, Japanese Cuisine

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

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

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

3.36

114

  • 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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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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9Yakiniku 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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10Sushi 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!

3.34

118

  • 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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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

11Nominokoji 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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12Teppan Dining Kyoshikian

Gion Shijo Sta. 185m / Teppanyaki, Steak, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

【3-minute walk from Gion Shijo】 Nestled on the east side of Pontocho, the tranquil adult hideaway "Kyoto-style Teppan Dining Kyo Shikian" offers authentic teppan dishes made with seasonal ingredients. Enjoy a wonderful time feeling the essence of "Kyo" alongside carefully selected drinks.

3.12

59

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

13KANEGURA

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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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.

3.49

733

  • 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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Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

15Shijo 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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16Pontocho Suishin Honten

Sanjo Sta. 192m / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Casual Seasonal Kyoto Vegetable Dishes in Pontocho

3.41

150

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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17OBENKEI Kyoto gion ten

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

3.36

66

  • 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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18Sake to Sakana DNA

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

3.42

103

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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190 Byo Lemon Sour Sendai Horumon Yakiniku Sakaba Tokiwatei Sanjou kiyamachi ten

Sanjo Sta. 228m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

\5-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station/ Enjoy Yakiniku with table-side Lemon Sour! Unlimited time event available for a 90-minute all-you-can-drink fee.

3.04

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  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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20Tofu dishes Toobanzai Marutakeebisu Mamehachi Kyoto Pontochou

Gion Shijo Sta. 193m / Japanese Cuisine, Tofu dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just 3 minutes from Kawaramachi Station ◆ Enjoy beloved tofu dishes and obanzai for over 100 years. Experience traditional Kyoto cuisine with our course menu.

3.47

265

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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