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.

3.37

409

  • 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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3Shabushabu Sukiyaki All you can eat Wagyu to Buta Sanjou kawaramachi ten

Sanjo Sta. 337m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

All-you-can-eat Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu featuring premium Kuroge Wagyu "Satsuma Nishiki Beef" and carefully selected "Nangoku Mugi Pork".

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Sushi Roman

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

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

3.25

86

  • 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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5Yakiniku Kinoe

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

3.45

488

  • 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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6Kushiyaki 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. A social spot for adults, surrounded by the aroma of grilled skewers and featuring the signature vegetable-wrapped skewers.

3.38

355

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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7Yakiniku 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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8Sushi to Kushi to Watakushi Sanjou oohashi ten

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

[1-minute walk from Sanjo Station] Enjoy sushi and kushikatsu at this "Adult Sushi Izakaya". Perfect for New Year parties with up to 20 guests!

3.30

99

  • 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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9Sushi to Tempura to Tarusake Shijo karasuma ten

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

Just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Karasuma Station! Sushi, Tempura, and Taru Sake Reopening on March 1st!

3.39

179

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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10Kiyamachi Dojo Kyoto kawaramachi honten

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 155m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Seafood

3.13

108

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11Genshi Sumiyaki Hamaiichi Kyoto ekimae ten

Kyoto Sta. 317m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Regional Cuisine

3.24

114

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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12Sumibi Kushiyaki Torito

Jingu Marutamachi Sta. 55m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Nabe (Japanese hot pot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)
  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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13Sushi 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.

3.43

188

  • 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 izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

14KANEGURA

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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15Kyoto no Toragyu Omi Gyu Yakiniku to Kobe Beef

Saiin Sta. 94m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a minute from Saiin Station! Enjoy exquisite Kobe and Omi beef. The "Tamatebako" dishes are perfect for social media and ideal for a date!

  • 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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16Teppan Izakaya Futaba

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 183m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake), Creative

3.11

40

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Monday, Day after public hol...
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  • Smoking allowed
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

17Nominokoji Yamagishi

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 310m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Wednesday
  • 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

18Soba 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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Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

193TOKU6MI Shijo karasuma ten

Karasuma Sta. 271m / Stand-up bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oden

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Steak・Teppanyaki WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

20BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto

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

  • 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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