Best Restaurants (For Dates & Sake) in Gion & Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama

Restaurants in Gion & Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama

1Gion Gyuuzen

Gion Shijo Sta. / Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot), Sukiyaki, Hot Pot

Near Yasaka Shrine! Enjoy delicious meat to your heart's content. All-you-can-eat shabu shabu, Steak, and steak♪

3.10

55

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Platinum Beef

Gion Shijo Sta. / Teppanyaki, Steak, Baru (Spanish style bar)

[Today's same-day reservations available] A hideaway for adults at the back of the building where you can enjoy Meat Dishes made with Kuroge Wagyu beef from Kyoto Prefecture.

3.33

61

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
Online reservationCheck availability

3Kizakura Jiroku Tei

Sanjo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Hot Pot

[3 minutes from Sanjo Station] A relaxing hideaway bar for adults ◆ A quick drink while sightseeing ♪ # Kizakura Jiroku-tei

3.30

67

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

4Mimasuya ITALIANO

Sanjo Sta. / Italian, Japanese Cuisine, Creative

[5 minutes walk from Sanjo Station] Authentic Italian Cuisine in a location with a nice view of the Kamogawa River in Pontocho, Kyoto ◎

3.36

114

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

5Sumibi Yakitori Kakurega Nonbee

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Izakaya (Tavern), Chicken dishes

Enjoy it with charcoal-grilled yakitori that captures the flavor of freshly pulled chicken. This relaxing space is perfect for solo travelers or dates.

3.21

39

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Smoking allowed
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6Kyo Kurozakura

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), BBQ, Izakaya (Tavern)

2 minutes walk from Kawaramachi Station [Private room/counter seating] Enjoy high-quality Japanese black beef and the best hospitality in a calm interior.

3.04

26

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

7Kyoya Kiyomizu Giwon Shinbashi

Sanjo Keihan Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Oden

A completely renovated Kyoto townhouse built over 150 years ago. Kyoto obanzai and the famous Kyoto oden are exquisite! We have an abundance of local sake.

3.07

56

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

8Il Chianti Kyoto Kawaramachi Sanjo Ten

Sanjo Sta. / Italian, Izakaya (Tavern), Dining bar

A one-of-a-kind dressing that makes the salad the centerpiece Original Italian Cuisine Same reservation on the day ◎ Sanjo dinner

3.11

61

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

9Fresh Market

Gion Shijo Sta. / Steak, Beef dishes, Teppanyaki

Please enjoy Teppanyaki and wine made with aged Kuroge Wagyu beef and carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Recommended for anniversaries and dates!

3.15

20

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Vegetarian options
Online reservationCheck availability

10Pontocho Sushi Yoshino

Sanjo Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

[Relocated and opened in December 2021] Enjoy fresh Sushi made with craftsmanship in Pontocho, Kyoto

3.22

35

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
Online reservationCheck availability

11Ryu An

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Japanese Cuisine, Izakaya (Tavern)

``Kobe Beef'', ``Matsusaka Beef'', ``Omi Beef'': Enjoy the deliciousness of the best Wagyu beef sourced from reliable farms.

3.36

86

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

12Warayaki to Mizutaki Aoi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Regional Cuisine

A modern Japanese restaurant where you can enjoy straw-grilled dishes and Kyoto vegetables.

3.36

85

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

13Sofudo Ushinohone

Sanjo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Japanese Cuisine, Tofu dishes

[5 minutes from Sanjo Station] Enjoy creative Japanese-style meal that makes the most of seasonal ingredients and delicious sake. Hospitality in a Japanese space overlooking the Kamogawa River

3.31

75

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

14Banboo Higashiyama Sanjo Honten

Higashiyama Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood, Shabu shabu (Japanese hotpot)

Heian Shrine right away! Okazaki area ◆ Right next to Higashiyama Station Exit 2! Have a drink on your way back from sightseeing in Kyoto♪

3.30

47

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

15Bistro Meru

Gion Shijo Sta. / Bistro, Italian, Steak

Casual French cuisine using seafood and fresh Kyoto vegetables ■We offer courses perfect for anniversaries and birthdays.

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Monday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

16Kyou Aporo Shokudou

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Dining bar, Izakaya (Tavern), Seafood

A Kyomachiya Izakaya (Japanese-style bar) located in Miyagawa-cho, one of the five entertainment districts, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Geisha and Maiko are also a purveyor.

3.30

39

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking

17Gion Bansan Kyoshoku

Gion Shijo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Tempura

[Gion] Enjoy Nanaya red chicken and seasonal Tempura in a historic Kyoto townhouse. Completely private rooms available.

3.27

53

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Sunday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
  • Wi-Fi available

18Designers Private rooms Niku Bar W

Gion Shijo Sta. / Dining bar, Izakaya (Tavern), Steak

2 minutes from Gion Shijo Station ☆ Hidden luxury dining ★ Enjoy your special day at the popular terrace seating where you can fully enjoy Gion

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available

19Gion Uemori

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Gion Hanamikoji back alley. Taste Kyoto. First-time visitors are also welcome.

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome

20Gion Ranburu

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Creative

[Private rooms available] Enjoy creative Kyoto cuisine in a traditional Kyoto townhouse. Perfect for sightseeing and entertainment.

3.29

61

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