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 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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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

3.25

103

  • 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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4Sumiro 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

464

  • 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

5Agotsuyu Shabushabu Yamafuku

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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6Sushi 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

112

  • 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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7Sushi 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

195

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

58

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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9Yakiniku Kinoe

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

3.45

540

  • 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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10Kushiyaki 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

387

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11Pontocho Suishin Honten

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

Casual Seasonal Kyoto Vegetable Dishes in Pontocho

3.32

148

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12OBENKEI Kyoto gion ten

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

3.28

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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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

13Nominokoji 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.

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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  • Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Sake to Sakana DNA

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

3.31

98

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15Hosho An

Gion Shijo Sta. 183m / Japanese Cuisine, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Experience the charm of Ponto-cho in a relaxed atmosphere... Enjoy the seasonal delight of "Kamo River Noryo-doko" from May to October 15.

3.15

47

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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16Hyaku En Sushi Stand Enishi

Karasuma Sta. 305m / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Enjoy casual drinks day or night at this seafood stand izakaya in Kyoto's Shijo Karasuma, where sushi starts at just JPY 110!

3.29

88

  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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17Nikuya no Daidokoro Kyoto kiyamachi mi-to

Sanjo Sta. 182m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

[Just a 3-minute walk from Sanjo Station] Groups are very welcome! Fast, affordable, delicious, and fun!

3.09

61

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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18Itamae Yakiniku Issho Shijo kiyamachi

Gion Shijo Sta. 147m / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just a minute from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. Enjoy A5 Wagyu beef, expertly sliced by our chef, in a warm and elegant Japanese setting.

3.10

70

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Gion Katana

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

3.24

46

  • 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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20Sushi 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

198

  • 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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