Best Restaurants (Sake & Counter Seats) for lunch in Gion & Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama

Restaurants for lunch in Gion & Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama

1Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

■A restaurant in Ashiya, Hyogo that is difficult to reserve■ A restaurant listed in the Michelin Guide for two consecutive years [Ashiya Iwai] has opened a new store in Kyoto.

3.39

144

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability

2Steak Teppanyaki Mikura

Sanjo Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Seafood

The highest quality domestic beef Steak, lobster, and other luxurious ingredients are grilled right in front of your eyes. Teppan-yaki to brighten up your special day

3.33

56

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

30 Byo Lemon Sour Sendai Horumon Yakiniku Sakaba Tokiwatei Sanjo Kiyamachi Ten

Sanjo Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Izakaya (Tavern)

\4 minutes walk from Kawaramachi/Sanjo/Yakiniku made with Sendai Yakiniku (Grilled meat) x table-top lemon sour♪All-you-can-drink from 0 yen!

3.04

14

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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4Gion Karyo

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

Important notice from the store

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

5Gion Yamagishi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood, Tempura

In an elegant space, enjoy seasonal kaiseki cuisine and carefully selected hot pot dishes with carefully selected alcoholic beverages.

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
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6Pontocho Fujita

Sanjo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

◆Good location, 4 minutes walk from the station ◆Completely private rooms available ◆ Enjoy traditional Japanese Cuisine while enjoying the Kyoto-like atmosphere of Pontocho

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • Monday、Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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7Gion Suetomo

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Sushi

The four seasons and culture of Kyoto are expressed in different delicacies each month. Enjoy a moment of intoxication with delicious flavors in a sukiya-style building opposite Kenninji Temple.

  • JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999
  • JPY 30,000~JPY 39,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

8Kyo no Kome Ryotei Hachidaime Gihee

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

A course that focuses on "the ultimate clay pot rice," "presentation," and "story" as featured in the Cambria Palace.

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
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9Sushi Nakamura

Gion Shijo Sta. / Sushi, Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

At a sushi restaurant where tradition and new sensibilities are woven together, you can enjoy the "supreme nigiri" without putting too much effort into it.

3.04

16

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • Sunday、Public Holiday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
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10Gion Okumura

Gion Shijo Sta. / French, Japanese Cuisine

[Kyoto Gion x Completely private room] Kyoto Kaiseki-style French cuisine incorporating seasonal delicacies to enjoy in a private space

3.14

31

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • Tuesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

11Gion 245

Sanjo Keihan Sta. / Italian, French, Steak

[Modern/Machiya/Vegetables] Enjoy a fusion of modern Italian Cuisine and French cuisine unique to Kyoto in Gion.

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Tuesday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Multilingual staff
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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12Wabiya Koreki Do Gion Hanami Koji Honten

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

A stone-paved townhouse has been renovated into a contemporary modern space. A restaurant in Hanamikoji, Gion where you can enjoy chicken dishes and wine

  • 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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13The Mimasu Ya

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

A Kyoto tradition that only appears during the summer.Enjoy your meal while looking out at the Kamogawa River and feeling the murmur of the river.

3.36

115

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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14Il 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

15Taishu Sakaba Woniwa Kawaramachi Ten

Sanjo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Meat dishes, Seafood

[2 minutes from Sanjo Station] Overlooking one of the best night views in the area ☆ Our proud meat menu that looks great on SNS! !

3.06

29

  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
Online reservationCheck availability

16Kyo Ajiwa

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Seafood

Featured in the Michelin Guide Kyoto/Osaka 2024 - A hidden gem serving Japanese Cuisine made with seasonal ingredients

3.06

7

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

17Premium Pon Gion Ten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Wine bar

Please enjoy a luxurious time in a quiet Hanamikoji street while listening to the chef's lighthearted talk.

3.03

15

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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18Honkaku Sumibi Yaki Unagi En Kyoto Sanjo Ten

Sanjo Keihan Sta. / Unagi (Eel), Japanese Cuisine, Bento (Lunch box)

2 minutes from Sanjo Station - Extremely fresh eel grilled over binchotan charcoal. A delicacy with a crispy exterior, soft inside, and juicy mouthfeel.

3.22

30

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

19Gion Sumibiyaki Kyo Asobi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakitori (Grilled chicken skewers), Hot Pot, Wine bar

[7 minutes from Gion-Shijo Station] Enjoy delicious dishes made with carefully selected ingredients in a hideaway for adults◎

3.21

54

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Smoking allowed
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20Matakichi

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Shaved ice (snow cone)

祇園又吉のこだわりをそのままに、気軽に愉しめる日本料理◆個室完備の隠れ家空間でおもてなし

3.14

17

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
Online reservationCheck availability