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.

3.35

484

  • 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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Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

Selected for Tabelog Hot Pot "Tabelog 100" 2024

3Agotsuyu 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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4Kushiyaki 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.

3.39

394

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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5Yakiniku 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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6Sushi 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

113

  • 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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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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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

8KANEGURA

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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9Sushi 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

3.39

203

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

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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11OBENKEI Kyoto gion ten

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

3.27

64

  • 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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12Kokekokko

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

716

  • 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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13Yakiniku Marutomi Shijou kawaramachi ten

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

3.33

108

  • 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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14Pontocho Suishin Honten

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

Casual Seasonal Kyoto Vegetable Dishes in Pontocho

3.32

151

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15Gojo 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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16Teppan 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.

3.08

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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17VINAINO 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.

3.23

39

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Manten

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

In front of Pontocho Kaburenjo. Enjoy hot vegetable-wrapped skewers and exquisite charcoal-grilled skewers in a traditional townhouse, along with special Japanese sake.

3.24

160

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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19Kyoto Yakitori Seisakujo

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. 261m / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Kyoto Yakitori Factory

3.31

132

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
  • Vegan options
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2026

20Hiiragi Tei

Higashiyama Sta. 338m / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

Enjoy flavorful chicken dishes made with "Oumi Jidori" and savor rare sake in a relaxing, high-quality atmosphere.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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