Best Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Kyoto

Izakaya (Japanese style tavern) in Kyoto

1Yakiniku Dining Kinoe

Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta. / 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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2Sumiro Man

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Robatayaki, Kushiyaki

Experience the impressive scale of a traditional Kyoto machiya. Enjoy charcoal-grilled meats and robata in a retro and cozy atmosphere.

3.38

344

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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3Kushiyaki Manten - Shijo Karasuma

Karasuma Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Creative, Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers)

Reopening on October 9! Enjoy our signature vegetable-wrapped skewers in a spacious four-story building with a total of 109 seats!

3.43

327

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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4Yakiniku Kinoe

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

3.47

453

  • 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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5Keiraku Yakiniku Yabu

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / 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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6Shabushabu Sukiyaki All you can eat Wagyu to Buta Sanjo Kawaramachi Ten

Sanjo Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki (Japanese sweet soy hotpot), Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

All-you-can-eat Sukiyaki and Shabu-Shabu featuring premium Kuroge Wagyu "Satsuma Nishiki Beef" and carefully selected "Nangoku Mugi Pork".

3.36

58

  • JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Kiyamachi Dojo Kyoto Kawaramachi Honten

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Seafood

3.09

96

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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8Sushi Roman

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

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

3.22

65

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog Soba (Buckwheat noodles) WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

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

9Soba Roujina

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

  • JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
  • JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
  • Monday
  • Non smoking
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Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog izakaya WEST "Tabelog 100" 2025

10Nominokoji Yamagishi

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

  • JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
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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. / Sushi, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

3.18

51

  • 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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12Sushi to Kushi to Watakushi Sanjo Ohashi Ten

Sanjo Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Sushi, Kushi-age (Deep-fried skewers)

[1-minute walk from Sanjo Station] Enjoy sushi and kushikatsu at this "Adult Sushi Izakaya". Perfect for New Year parties with up to 20 guests!

3.37

93

  • 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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13Sushi 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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Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

Selected for Tabelog tachinomi "Tabelog 100" 2025

143TOKU6MI Shijo Karasuma Ten

Karasuma Sta. / Stand-up bar, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Oden

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Non smoking
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15Kuroge Wagyu Tan to Harami Yakiniku Ryu

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Finally expanding to Kyoto! Grand opening in December 2024♪ Featuring A5 grade black wagyu with all seats in semi-private rooms♪

3.24

98

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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16Tenpu Shijo Kawaramachi Tempura to Ate to Wine

Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Tempura, Dining bar

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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17Kyo 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
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Designated smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Children welcome
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18Kyoto Yakiniku Gyurakutei

Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), Tripe, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

Just 3 minutes from Karasuma/Shijo Station! Enjoy high-quality Oita Wagyu BBQ in a serene Kyoto-style space. Private rooms available for up to 24 guests!

3.36

120

  • JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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19Ikkakuju Karasuma Ten

Shijo Sta. / Izakaya (Japanese style tavern), Teppanyaki, Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake)

Plenty of Tsukune Yam!! Fluffy and Melty Okonomiyaki. The Yakisoba features a firm texture, using thick flat egg noodles.

3.28

85

  • JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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20Komefuku Kyoto Kiyamachi

Sanjo Sta. / Tempura, Seafood, Izakaya (Japanese style tavern)

A casual izakaya with delicious freshly fried tempura and sushi! "When it comes to affordable and tasty tempura in Kyoto, it's Komefuku!"

3.38

151

  • JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
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  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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