Best Restaurants in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City

1Kyoto Gion Unagi Yondaime Kikukawa

Gion Shijo Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.56

Very good

187

JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome

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2Gion Unagi Kawato

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Unagi (Eel), Seafood

3.34

56

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

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3Tendan Gionhonten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe

3.36

459

JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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Multilingual menu
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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4hakonosushi iroakari

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Seafood

3.42

42

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Sunday

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

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5Kyoto Sushi no Kura

Higashiyama Sta. / Sushi

3.70

Very good

46

JPY 20,000 - JPY 29,999
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Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

6Wabiya Koreki Do Gion Hanami Koji Honten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Chicken dishes, Oyako-don (Chicken and egg bowl)

Gion Hanamikoji, a vibrant area in Kyoto. Indulge in flavorful local chicken paired with carefully selected fine sake.

3.58

Very good

934

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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7Kobe Gyuu Teppanyaki Gion No Ichi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki

3.24

27

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Vegan options
Vegetarian options
Gluten-Free options

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8Gion Karyo

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Introduction of Service Charge

3.57

Very good

284

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
-
Wednesday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Kids menu available

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9OBENKEI Kyoto Gion Ten

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

3.24

55

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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10Jisai Kyo Man Gion

Gion Shijo Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine

3.64

Very good

162

JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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11Miyagawa Tonemon

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Tonkatsu (Pork cutlet)

A specialty tonkatsu restaurant featuring premium pork, nestled in a traditional Kyoto machiya at the end of a narrow alley in Gion, Miyagawa-cho.

3.51

Very good

85

JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Menu with photos
Digital menu available

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12Saijiki Toshigami

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Just a 5-minute walk from Yasaka Shrine, located along Higashiyama Road. Lunch is by reservation only☆ For dinner, we offer seasonal dishes! Recommended for New Year parties: Omakase Course for JPY 7,000 with all-you-can-drink options, plus a wide variety to choose from.

3.12

15

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
Monday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Children welcome
Kids menu available
Vegetarian options
Gluten-Free options

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13Gion Sushi FARO

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Tempura, Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot)

-

JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999
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Sunday

Credit card accepted
Non smoking

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14RIGOLETTO SMOKE GRILL & BAR

Gion Shijo Sta. / Italian, Pizza, Wine bar

A Spanish-Italian restaurant located in a corner of Gion, Kyoto, surrounded by traditional townhouses.

3.49

838

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome
Vegan options
Vegetarian options

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15Gion Gyuuzen

Gion Shijo Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Nabe (Japanese hot pot)

Enjoy delicious shabu-shabu in a stylish modern Japanese interior with high ceilings and soothing indirect lighting.

3.10

69

JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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-

Credit card accepted
Non smoking
Wi-Fi available
Children welcome

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16hakubi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Chinese

Experience a Michelin-selected course featuring 25 small dishes of "Man Kan Zen Seki"!

3.63

Very good

74

JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
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Multilingual menu
Multilingual staff
Credit card accepted
Non smoking

Online reservationCheck availability

17Kobe Gyu Teppanyaki Gion Nawate no Ichi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Japanese Cuisine

Indulge in luxury with a top-tier chef. Experience the seasons of Kyoto in a traditional machiya space that harmonizes with the charming streets of Gion.

3.02

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