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Best Restaurants in Imperial Palace Area

Restaurants in Imperial Palace Area

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1Yakiniku Kinoe

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

3.47

453

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Menu with photos
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

2Nominokoji Yamagishi

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

3.75

Very good

319

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • -
  • 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

3Soba Roujina

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

3.65

Very good

535

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Non smoking
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4Sushi to Tempura to Watakushi Kyobashi Ten

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

Just a 5-minute walk from Shijo Karasuma Station, enjoy sushi and tempura at the casual izakaya "Sushi to Tempura to Watakushi."

3.39

140

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
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5Sushi Mori Gaku

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi

3.63

Very good

48

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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6Kyo no Yakiniku Dokoro Renzou

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Japanese Cuisine

3.39

194

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
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7Matsusaka Gyuu WHAT'S Kyoto Muromachi Ten

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Steak

【4 minutes from Karasuma Oike Station】 Enjoy a higher level of yakiniku while experiencing the charm of a 80-year-old Kyoto machiya. With "whole Matsusaka beef" available, we offer a rich variety of dishes. Courses start from JPY 8,000. Private rooms and separate areas available for up to 10 guests, perfect for anniversaries and business meetings.

3.32

133

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Menu with photos
  • Digital menu available
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8Nijo Kizuki

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.53

Very good

122

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9Sukiyaki Niku No Hiroshige Muromachi

Karasuma Sta. / Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

3.10

22

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Sushi Fukagawa

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Crab

3.61

Very good

127

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday, Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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11Apollo+

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Seafood, Steak

3.48

238

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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12Takezaki

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Discovering new dishes brings more happiness to humanity than discovering new stars. (Source: Brillat-Savarin)

3.71

Very good

85

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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13mane

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Italian

3.61

Very good

43

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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14Gosho Iwasaki

Marutamachi Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

A Michelin-starred restaurant for over 10 years. Enjoy a unique dish that delights every time you visit!

3.72

Very good

29

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15Kyoto Suehiro Gari

Karasuma Oike Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes

[Open on 12/31 and from 1/2 to 1/5] / Direct access from Karasuma Oike Station / Authentic course yakitori with Binchotan charcoal grilling

3.39

161

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog French WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

16NAKATSUKA

Karasuma Oike Sta. / French, Creative, Innovative

3.92

Very good

158

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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17Mimasuya Okudohan

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Japanese Cuisine

3.47

414

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog Tempura "Tabelog 100" 2025

18Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Tempura, Japanese Cuisine, Ryokan (Traditional Japanese inn)

Nothing special here, just a focus on Kyoto's traditions and the essence of each season. We hope you can feel that!

3.62

Very good

178

  • JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
  • Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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19Niku Ryori Kanae

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / Beef dishes, Creative

3.77

Very good

392

  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
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20Hyoto Shijo Karasuma Ten

Karasuma Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Japanese Cuisine

Savor our signature dashi shabu-shabu and seasonal Kyoto kaiseki dishes. We offer heartfelt hospitality for business meetings and gatherings.

3.46

313

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability