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Top Japanese restaurant in Kyoto

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10 Listed places
4.6 average across 10 rated listings
Nakagyo Ward β€’ Higashishiokojicho β€’ Ishibashicho
$$ – Dashi-shabu kaiseki from Β₯5,500; pork and wagyu or snow crab courses from Β₯8,500 to Β₯11,500
Popular Neighborhoods:
Nakagyo Ward Higashishiokojicho Ishibashicho Higashigawacho Yamabushiyamacho

Hyoto Shijo Karasuma

Yamabushiyamacho
Famous for: Signature dashi-shabu courses combining selected meat, aromatic broth and formal Kyoto-style private dining.

Hyoto Shijo Karasuma brings signature dashi-shabu, seasonal kaiseki and private tatami dining to Kyoto’s central Shijo-Karasuma district.

Foodies Couples Kyoto Visitors

Katsukura – Kyoto Porta

Higashishiokojicho
Famous for: Kyoto-founded tonkatsu with crisp panko cutlets, table-ground sesame sauce, and direct Kyoto Station access.

Kyoto Station-connected Katsukura Kyoto Porta serves sesame-scented, crisp tonkatsu sets, fried shrimp, rice and miso soup on its 11th floor.

Foodies Japanese Cuisine Lovers Train Travelers

Kikyo Sushi

Daimonjicho
Famous for: Family-run Kyoto sushi since 1960, market-fresh seafood, tempura, grilled fish, and hand-wrapped chirashi.

Family-run since 1960, Kikyo Sushi near Nijo Castle pairs market-fresh sushi and sashimi with tempura, grilled fish and hand-wrapped chirashi.

Foodies Couples Solo Travelers

Kizahashi

Higashishiokojicho
Famous for: Seasonal kaiseki cooked over charcoal at a chef's counter, with garden-view dining two minutes from Kyoto Station

Kizahashi, the kaiseki restaurant at THE THOUSAND KYOTO, serves seasonal courses at a charcoal counter with garden views, 2 minutes from Kyoto…

Couples Foodies Business Diners
Planning guide

Japanese restaurant in Kyoto: plan your visits

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Areas recorded in the listings

  • Nakagyo Ward: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Higashishiokojicho: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Ishibashicho: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Higashigawacho: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.
  • Yamabushiyamacho: Check the listed addresses and travel time from your base when grouping visits in this area.

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What are the top japanese restaurant to visit in Kyoto?

The sampled records cover 10 japanese restaurant in Kyoto, with an average recorded rating of 4.6 out of 5 among rated entries. Browse the place pages and check current details with each venue.

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