Best 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.

3.56

Very good

254

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area
Children welcome

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2Sushi Roman

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

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

3.27

99

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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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.

3.37

455

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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4Yakiniku 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!

3.58

Very good

291

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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5Yakiniku Kinoe

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

3.45

526

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)

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

3.39

380

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

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7Sushi 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

110

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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8Teppan Dining Kyoshikian

Gion Shijo Sta. 187m / 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.

3.09

57

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Monday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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9Samurai Restaurant Omakase Kyoto Kamogawa

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. 332m / Sushi, Steak, Dining bar

5-minute walk from Shimizu Gojo Station ◆ Enjoy eel and fresh seafood in a space rich in tradition. Be captivated by stunning samurai performances inspired by the beauty of swords.

3.02

1

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
Thursday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos

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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

10Agotsuyu Shabushabu Yamafuku

Sanjo Sta. 263m / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Pork shabu shabu, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.53

Very good

151

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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11Sushi 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

3.40

192

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available

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12Shaolongbao Tsutsumi Shinichi Tsutsumi shinichi

Kyoto Sta. 490m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Chinese, Dumpling

Just 5 minutes from Kyoto Station! A branch of a Michelin-listed restaurant from Tokyo has opened in Kyoto. Enjoy freshly steamed xiaolongbao at our table seating!

3.47

466

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Multilingual menu
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Digital menu available

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13Pontocho Suishin Honten

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

Casual Seasonal Kyoto Vegetable Dishes in Pontocho

3.31

143

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

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14VINAINO kyoto

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 411m / Italian, Baru (Spanish style bar), European

A specialty restaurant serving Tuscan cuisine made by a chef from Florence, featuring only wines from Tuscany.

3.24

36

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Tuesday

Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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

15Soba Roujina

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

3.66

Very good

611

JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Monday

Non smoking
Vegetarian options

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16OBENKEI Kyoto gion ten

Gion Shijo Sta. 309m / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.28

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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17Gion Katana

Gion Shijo Sta. 298m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Wine bar

3.24

44

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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18Izakaya Fukuro Pontochou

Gion Shijo Sta. 131m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

Pontocho Izakaya

3.06

18

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Vegetarian options

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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

19Nominokoji Yamagishi

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. 310m / 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.

3.76

Very good

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