Best Restaurants (Shochu & Private Rooms) 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.

3.40

148

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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2Gion 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

3Kyo Yakiniku Shin Sentochoten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel), Korean

Panoramic view of the Kamo River and premium Omi beef yakiniku

3.41

113

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
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4Steak 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

3.32

59

  • 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
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5Pontocho 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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6Kyo no Kamo Ryori Hokusai

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Chicken dishes, Teppanyaki

[1 minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station] Enjoy the branded duck "Kyo-kamo" and delicious Kyoto sake in a sophisticated Japanese modern space

3.31

38

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 2,000~JPY 2,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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7Gion 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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8Kyoto Gion Teppanyaki Plancha Ken

Gion Shijo Sta. / Steak, Teppanyaki, Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine)

Enjoy a moment of happiness in Gion... Enjoy Kuroge Wagyu beef and live lobster sent directly from Canada in a comfortable space.

3.10

64

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • Monday
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
  • Vegetarian options
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9Sofudo 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

3.34

76

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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10Planetarium Cafe&Bar Misora

Gion Shijo Sta. / Bar, Cafe, Baru (Spanish style bar)

Kyoto's first planetarium cafe and bar with a fantastic view of the starry sky. Popular for sightseeing and dates.

3.09

30

  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
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11Tendan Gionhonten

Gion Shijo Sta. / Yakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel)

A luxurious moment in a stylish Japanese modern space. Enjoy Kyoto Yakiniku (Grilled meat) with golden broth. Perfect for special occasions.

3.37

304

  • JPY 6,000~JPY 7,999
  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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12Ryotei Yachiyo

Keage Sta. / Japanese Cuisine, Tofu dishes, Sukiyaki

Yachiyo garden facing the approach to Nanzenji Temple. A space where you can enjoy Kyoto cuisine and gardener Ueji's garden to your heart's content.

3.45

198

  • JPY 5,000~JPY 5,999
  • JPY 3,000~JPY 3,999
  • -
  • Multilingual menu
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
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13Aji no Mise Kyo wa Sai

Kiyomizu Gojo Sta. / Izakaya (Tavern), Italian, Yoshoku (Japanese style western cuisine)

10/3 (Thurs) Available ★ 1 minute from Shimizu-Gojo Station ★ Private room for 16 people ★ Wagyu roast beef & Western Cuisine & steamed dishes

3.15

19

  • JPY 4,000~JPY 4,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area (heated tobacco only)
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Children welcome
  • Kids menu available
Online reservationCheck availability

14Tsuda Ro

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

[Private room] For entertaining or special occasions. [Counter] For a relaxing and comfortable stay.

  • JPY 20,000~JPY 29,999
  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • Wednesday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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15Kappou Yoshizen

Gion Shijo Sta. / Japanese Cuisine

3 minutes walk from Yasaka Shrine and Kodaiji Temple. 27 years after opening the restaurant, the elaborate cuisine makes you feel the arrival of the four seasons.

  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • JPY 15,000~JPY 19,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Separate smoking area
  • Children welcome
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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
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17Ryu 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

85

  • JPY 8,000~JPY 9,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • Thursday
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

Selected for Tabelog Italian WEST "Hyakumeiten" 2023

18Gion 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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19Tairiki Tei

Keage Sta. / Udon (Wheat noodles), Steak, Cafe

From October 12th to December 8th, reservations can only be made after 4pm. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

3.38

89

  • JPY 10,000~JPY 14,999
  • JPY 1,000~JPY 1,999
  • -
  • Credit card accepted
  • Non smoking
  • Children welcome
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20The 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
Online reservationCheck availability