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Kyoto Pontocho Idumoya
Enjoy the Seasonal Scenery Along the Kamo-gawa River
This long-established Japanese restaurant is located in an alley in Pontocho, Kyoto. Its tasteful appearance blends in with the historic streetscape, further enhancing the atmosphere of its customers. Taking advantage of its location along the Kamo-gawa River, the restaurant offers a riverside terrace from May to September, allowing customers to enjoy their meal while feeling the cool breeze. The restaurant offers a wide variety of Japanese dishes, including eel dishes, which have been on offer since the restaurant's founding, as well as Kyoto kaiseki and sukiyaki. The restaurant is renowned for its delicate flavors that make the most of the ingredients' natural taste. In addition to tatami rooms, the restaurant also has private rooms with table seating, making it suitable for a wide range of occasions, including entertaining, business meetings, and family meals. It is also close to Shijo Kawaramachi and Gion, making it an easy place to stop by in between sightseeing.
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Kyoto Saryo Tesshin
Blissful Soba Served in a Gorgeous Space
"Saryo Tesshin," a new venture of the popular Miyazaki soba restaurant "Soba-ya Tesshin," has opened in Kyoto City. Located in a renovated Kyoto townhouse over 100 years old, which is also the family home of the proprietress, the restaurant offers a refined atmosphere where you can enjoy specialties like "Supreme Kyoto Duck Nanban" and traditional Japanese sweets such as financiers.
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Kyoto MIYAKO, Omi beef Sukiyaki Shabushabu
Experience Certified Omi Beef in a Refined Dining Setting
Serving "certified Omi beef" selected from the finest Japanese black cattle raised in the rich natural environment of Shiga Prefecture. The signature dish, "Omi beef sukiyaki", is simmered by pouring broth over fluffy cotton candy, creating a dramatic presentation that captivates the moment it arrives at the table. The menu also features a variety of refined a la carte dishes, including traditional offerings such as "Kumiage Yuba" (fresh soymilk skin) and "Namafu Dengaku" (grilled wheat gluten with sweet miso), as well as "Aburi Toroniku Sushi" (seared fatty beef sushi), made with high-quality triangular belly cuts known as the "king of roses", paired with premium rice from "Hachidaime Gihee". An English menu is available, making it an inviting destination for international guests.
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Kyoto SUGiTORA Kyoto Tower Sando
Baked Sweets Crafted by a Globally Celebrated Chef
This baked goods shop is run by the owner-chef, who won a silver medal at the World Pastry Championships as a representative of Japan. “SUGiTORA Butter Sandwich Can,” infused with the chef’s signature techniques, is available exclusively at the Kyoto Tower Sand store.
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Kyoto Kyo Udon Ishin
Handcrafted Udon With a Light, Delicate Bonito Broth
"Kyo Udon Ishin" is a new udon restaurant that opened on January 1st, 2025. They use ingredients from Kyoto as much as possible, and offer a bowl of udon with the elegance and rich flavor of carefully prepared dashi. The noodles, developed in collaboration with a Kyoto-based factory, strike the perfect balance between chewiness and firmness. The harmony between the noodles and dashi, topped with freshly shaved bonito flakes, is exceptional. Their menu offers a great selection of hot and refreshing chilled dishes, including "Niku Udon (with sweet-simmered beef)" and "Kitsune Udon (with sweet simmered fried tofu) " as well as "Bukkake Udon (cold udon with soy-based sauce poured over)" and "Zaru Udon (Chilled udon with dipping sauce)" Enjoy Kyoto udon at your leisure in a restaurant that exudes the warmth of wood.
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Kyoto Wagyu Yakiniku Toku
Yakiniku Restaurant Delivering the Deliciousness of Wagyu Beef From Kyoto
"Wagyu Yakiniku Toku" is about a 5 - minute walk from Gion - Shijo Station on the Keihan Electric Railway, and serves high - quality grilled meat in a calm space overlooking the Kamogawa River, which has the atmosphere of Kyoto. We carefully select and purchase Shinshu Premium Beef, a branded beef that meets Nagano Prefecture's unique standards, as well as Kuroge Wagyu beef that is in the best condition that day from all over the country. The lunch menu, available only on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, offers "Nikumabushi" and "Yakinikuju," each piece of meat carefully grilled over charcoal. In addition to a la carte dishes, course meals are also available for dinner. We have private rooms to suit the number of people, so feel free to use them for a variety of occasions such as entertaining, dinner parties, and anniversaries.
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Kyoto Gion Kyokurara Gion
Delight in Traditional "Kyoto Namafu" Sweets
A takeout specialty shop for Kyoto-style "nama-fu (a traditional Japanese food made from wheat gluten)" located about a seven-minute walk from Keihan Electric Railway Gion-Shijo Station. Creative nama-fu sweets present a new interpretation of the traditional wheat-gluten delicacy, ranging from classic varieties with dengaku miso, chunky red bean paste, and smooth red bean paste to distinctive options such as "Bacon Roll," "Fried Bubu Arare," and "Shibazuke Pickles." The signature chewy texture reflects a longstanding Kyoto culinary tradition, while the charming presentation attracts attention in photos. The menu also includes fried chicken, gelato, and "Aburi-fu" grilled with a house miso glaze, along with beverages such as amazake, ramune, and Kyoto beer. Located near Yasaka Shrine, the shop is ideal for casual food walks during sightseeing and for takeaway souvenirs.
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Kyoto Kyo Sushi Ookini
A Sushi Restaurant in Saiin, Kyoto That Is Particular About Natural Fish and Vegetables
A sushi restaurant about 13 minutes walk from Tambaguchi Station on the JR Sagano Line. This restaurant is run by a proprietor who wants people to enjoy sushi in a casual manner, and strives to create a customer - centered restaurant. You can visit anytime during business hours, and you can even use it with your baby. They serve sushi and other dishes according to the customer's pace. For dinner, we recommend the "General's Omakase Nigiri Course" where you can enjoy 12 pieces of nigiri. We use ingredients that are kind to the body, such as sushi vinegar and salt that do not contain chemical seasonings, and vegetables that do not use pesticides as much as possible. I want to fully enjoy sushi made with fresh, natural seafood.
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Kyoto Tsubameya
Exceptional Soba Served with Seasonal Tempura
Located just a 3-minute walk from Uji Station on the Keihan Electric Railway, Tsubameya is a soba restaurant known for its authentic tempura made with fresh, local ingredients from the Yamashiro area. The menu also features cha soba made with Uji matcha, offering a uniquely local flavor. The restaurant uses carefully selected buckwheat flour, primarily sourced from Kyoto Prefecture and blended with flour from neighboring Shiga, to craft its exquisite soba.
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Kyoto Wagyu Ichizoku
Indulge in A Luxurious Experience with A5-Grade Kuroge Wagyu Beef
"Wagyu Ichizoku", opened in June 2024, is a specialty restaurant offering carefully selected, high-quality A5-grade Japanese Black Wagyu beef at an affordable price. Set in a renovated traditional Japanese house, the interior blends natural wood textures with a modern Japanese design, creating a warm yet refined atmosphere. One of the signature dishes is "Wagyu Sukiyaki", made exclusively with A5-grade Kuroge Wagyu and served with rich and flavorful "Nōkō eggs" from Kyoto. Another popular choice is "Wagyu Sirloin Steak Gozen (a set meal)", celebrated for its deeply aromatic, perfectly grilled beef. A wide selection of alcoholic beverages is also available to pair with the meal, making it a favorite among both domestic and international visitors. Whether you're sightseeing near Fushimi Inari Shrine or looking for a special lunch spot, this is a perfect choice for a memorable dining experience.
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Kyoto Gion Sekiya
Discreet Japanese Restaurant Inviting Repeat Visits
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Kyoto Honkaku Sumibiyaki Unagi En Kyoto Sanjo
Mastering the Art of Eel — A Tradition Passed Down with Pride
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Kyoto Tuna and Wagyu Beef restaurant "Toyota"
A Retro-Style Tavern Serving Fresh Tuna and Wagyu Beef
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Kyoto Niku Senka Hafu Main Branch
An Intimate Western Dining Spot with Authentic Steaks
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Kyoto Kakisue Hinoki
Enjoy Seasonal Oyster Dishes in a Traditional and Elegant Japanese Space
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Kyoto Arashiyama Unashu
Enjoy Kansai-Style Charcoal-Grilled Domestic Eel
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Kyoto Onseki Sakontaro – Traditional Kaiseki Dining Main Restaurant
Creative Kaiseki Dining Engaging All Five Senses
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Kyoto Kyoto Gourmet Market
A Culinary Spot Featuring Locally Sourced Seasonal Delicacies
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Kyoto Ray Cafe
A Comforting Spot Filled with the Owner’s Gentle Spirit
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Kyoto Nikudokoro Danro
High-quality Yakiniku Served by a "Meat Master" in Pontocho
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Kyoto Kyoto Sake Cafe Tomiya
A Sake Cafe Run by a Long-Established Store That Sells Local Kyoto Sake
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Kyoto Oeyama Oni Sobaya
The Original Home of Oeyama’s Signature Dish, "Oni Soba", in Northern Kyoto
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Kyoto SOT COFFEE Kyoto Shichijo
A Café Where You Can Enjoy Coffee in the Tatami Room of a Kyomachiya
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Kyoto Kyo Kinako Okahei
A Snack That Lets You Rediscover the Flavor of Soybean Flour
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Kyoto Aliare
Italian Cuisine Reimagined with Japanese Ingredients
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Kyoto Fugu/Crab/Hamo Kizuki
Savor the Finest Flavors at a Destination of True Quality
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Kyoto ACO CAFE
Personalized Drinks and Cookies with Your Photo
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Kyoto Kyo Unawa Flagship Restaurant Kiyomizu Hanare
Discover Kyoto’s Landmarks and Savour Premium Grilled Eel
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Kyoto Eel and Apple Pie Yasaka 1646
Eel, Wagyu, and Apple Pie Specialties
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