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Update-date: Mar 11 2020

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15 Restaurants in Kyoto with Private Rooms

Restaurants with private rooms are the perfect option for those who want to enjoy a meal without having to worry about their surroundings. This article will introduce 15 spots in the city of Kyoto with private room dining.

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1. Kyoshoku Fuji-ya (Karasuma Oike / Japanese Cuisine)

Except for the counter, all of the seats in this Japanese restaurant are in private rooms. The rooms where you can view the inner courtyard and savor classic Kyoto scenery are particularly popular. Many people like to order their kaiseki (traditional Japanese course cuisine) courses using seasonal ingredients, such as the filling [12-Course Seasonal Kaiseki with Optional All-You-Can-Drink] (5,400 JPY). While the ingredients differ between the seasons, this highly-rated course will contain luxurious items such as foie gras and Kuroge Wagyu (a type of high-quality beef). There is a huge variety of alcohol available, and you can order the all-you-can-drink plan if you order a course meal.

Kyoshoku Fuji-ya

Open: Normal hours: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (last order at 11:30 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY
Access: Seven minutes on foot from Karasuma Oike Station. Located two blocks north of Kyoto Oike Junior High School.
Address: 656-1 Seimei-cho , Chukyo-ku,Kyoto-shi , Kyoto (Map)
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2. Ginnan (Kyoto / Original Japanese Cuisine)

This is an izakaya (Japanese pub) that serves creative Japanese cuisine made with classic Kyoto ingredients, such as yuba (tofu skin), o-fu (wheat gluten), and Kyo-yasai (heirloom vegetables from Kyoto). Their private rooms are popular for having horigotatsu (sunken kotatsu tables) and offering a place to casually dine. Their signature dishes include [Miso Glazed Eggplant with Cheese] (700 JPY), in which eggplant is grilled as it is and then topped with miso and cheese; [Eggplant with Shrimp and Yuba Ankake] (850 JPY), wherein the flavors of eggplant are enhanced by a broth flavored with shrimp and yuba; and [Kyoto-style Yuba and Nama-fu Teriyaki Pizza] (1,180 JPY), a healthy and popular dish. The alcohol selection is large, with particularly plentiful options for shochu (a type of Japanese alcohol) and sake (another type of Japanese alcohol).

Ginnan

Open: [Weekdays, Saturdays, Day Before Holidays] Opening hours 5:30 pm - 12:00 am (last order 11:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: From the central exit of JR Kyoto station walk to Karasuma-dori. Cross the Karasuma-Shichijo intersection and continue west for 20M.
Address: 114-2 Nakai-cho, Kita-gawa, Shichi-jo Nishi Hairu, Karasuma-dori, , Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto (Map)
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3. Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo (Gion-shijo / Japanese Cuisine)

You can savor tempura dishes in this building that preserves the atmosphere of a tea house. There are 5 private rooms of various sizes to choose from to match your preferences, each with its own style, such as one from which you can view the lush, green garden, and one that is a tea room. They usually serve tempura as part of a course that consists of a selection on ingredients chosen by the chef on the day, such as traditional Kyo-yasai and seasonal saltwater and freshwater fish, fried to order and served piping hot. In addition to shochu and sake, there is also a wide variety of wines selected to pair with the tempura.

Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:45 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 9:15 pm)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 8,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: Approximately 8 minutes by foot southeast of exit 6 of the Keihan Shijo station (Go east from the Kennin-ji south gate, or west from Goju-no-to, north of Yasaka avenue)
Address: 566 Komatsu-cho , Higashiyama, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
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4. Hyoto Shijo Karasuma Branch (Karasuma / Japanese and Kaiseki Cuisine)

This Japanese restaurant uses plenty of seasonal ingredients in its dishes. All of the private rooms in the refined, Japanese-style interior of the restaurant are outfitted with seats, so guests don't have to sit on the floor. The private rooms can accommodate 10 - 60 guests and smoking is allowed (in the private rooms only). There are also semi-private rooms with partitions that have horigotatsu seating and can accommodate up to 8 guests. All in all, this is a restaurant where you can spend your time without having to worry about your surroundings. The recommended dish here is the [Dashi Shabu] (3,000 JPY), in which you dip pork and vegetables into rich dashi (broth). The dashi brings out the perfect amounts of fattiness and sweetness from the pork, making this a masterful dish.

Hyoto

Open: [Friday, Saturday, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) [Monday - Thursday, Sunday] lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
Access: 6 minutes walk from Exit 24 of Karasuma Station on Hankyu Kyoto Line
Address: 1F, Meirin Bldg., 550-1, Yamabushiyama-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Map
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5. Gion Higashiyama Tsujihana (Gion-shijo / Japanese and Kaiseki Cuisine)

You can savor Japanese cuisine in this atmospheric restaurant located in a tea house built 90 years ago. There are 6 private rooms, which can accommodate anywhere from 2 - 28 guests. The rooms here are popular for their refined decor that includes ikebana (Japanese flower arrangements) and hanging scrolls. The menu consists of the course meals only, and with the [Head Chef's Choice Course] (10,000 JPY), you will get to enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine made with ingredients such as seasonal Kyo-yasai and fresh seafood. One popular dish that is part of the course is the [Kuroge Wagyu and Sea Urchin Sukiyaki]. This luxurious dish consists of uni (sea urchin) wrapped in Kuroge Wagyu, trapping the flavor, and finished with a topping of warishita (sukiyaki sauce) puree.

Gion Higashiyama Tsujihana

Open: [Monday, Wednesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from [Higashiyama Yasui] Bus Stop / 663 meters from [Gion Shijo Station] on Keihan Main Line / 13 minutes walk from [Kawara-machi Station] on Hankyu Kyoto Main Line
Address: 430, Kamibenten-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto

6. Fukujuen Kyotohonten Sankai "Kyo no Chazen" (Shijo / French Cuisine)

This restaurant serves up French cuisine with a Kyoto-style twist, as all the dishes include Uji matcha (high-quality powdered green tea from Uji, Kyoto). You can see a view of the tea garden named "Tenku no Kyo no Niwa" and the surrounding mountains from all of the private rooms, which can each accommodate up to 8 guests. The menu is comprised mostly of course meals, the contents of which change seasonally, and one popular a-la-carte dish would be the [Stuffed Sole with Two-color Sauce and Matcha Fragrance], a stuffed dish that consists of sole blended together in a mixer with matcha. It beautifully balances the flavors of the Sauce Americaine and the rich white wine and butter sauce, along with the refreshing taste of the sole.

Fukujuen Kyotohonten Sankai "Kyo no Chazen"

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: Right next to exit 12 of Karasuma Subway Line, Shijo Station or Hankyu Kyoto Line, Karasuma station. / A 15-minute walk from Keihan Line, Gion Shijo station.
Address: Tominokoji-kado, Shijo-dori , Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto (Map)
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7. GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku (Karasuma / Creative Cuisine)

This teppanyaki (ingredients grilled on an iron griddle) restaurant is particular about using only high-quality ingredients. It is popular for those who place utmost importance on privacy, as each of the private rooms that can accommodate up to six guests has its own exclusive entrance. The recommended dish here is the [Lamb Tenderloin] (2,200 JPY), which uses a lean fillet of lamb. The fragrant lamb, cooked with garlic and basil, is incredibly tender and juicy. You can also enjoy wine to pair with your food here, as there are 30 - 40 varieties available at all times.

GRIDDLE FORCE Itsuraku

Open: Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 980 JPY
Access: A five-minute walk from neighboring stations.
Address: 298-2 Ichirensha-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto (Map)
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8. Japanese Restaurant Mai (Kyoto / Japanese Cuisine)

You can enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine at this restaurant, conveniently located just one minute on foot from Kyoto Station. There are private and semi-private rooms that can accommodate 6 - 12 guests, and you can pick a room to best suit your needs. The dish to order here is the freshly fried [Tempura Assortment] (1,600 JPY). The 7 pieces of tempura in this assortment, such as shrimp and vegetables, are fried in a special blend of 3 oils that includes pure raw sesame oil. You will become addicted to their crunchy texture! The menu also includes several other options, such as sushi and other a-la-carte options, as well as banquet courses.

Japanese Restaurant Mai

Open: Lunch; 11:30 pm to 2:30 pm operating throughout the New Year's holidays / Dinner 5:00 pm to 11:30 pm (last order 10:30 pm) Last order for drinks 11:00 pm / Breakfast; 06:30 to 10:00 operating throughout the New Year's holidays / Cafe; 10:00 to 11:30 operating throughout the New Year's holidays
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Lunch] 1,000 JPY
Access: One minute walk from Hachijo East exit of Kyoto station, on every JR line, or on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma line or Kintetsu Kyoto line.
Address: El Inn Kyoto 1F, 13 Higashi Kujo Higashi Sannou-cho , Minami-ku,Kyoto-shi , Kyoto (Map)
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9. Pontochotakara (Gion-shijo / Japanese and Kaiseki Cuisine)

This long-established Kyo-kaiseki (Kyoto-style kaiseki) restaurant has a history spanning more than 120 years. While this place is known for its "kasho," a rooftop dining space from which you can see the restaurants and tea houses upstream along the river, their private rooms with horigotatsu are also popular for their relaxing atmosphere. The standard item to order here is the [Kyo-kaiseki] (7,560 JPY), an excellent course meal consisting of high-quality seasonal ingredients prepared in ways that best accentuate their umami (Japanese savory taste). Another signature dish is the [Duck Suki] (8,640 JPY as part of a course), a hot pot stew made with domestic duck. The duck simmered in house-made dashi has a gentle flavor that anyone can enjoy.

Pontochotakara

Open: [Tuesdays - Sundays, days before national holidays, and national holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (last order 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (last order 10:00 pm)
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: 1 minute walk from Kawaramachi Station. Take Exit 1, follow along the Kamo River towards Sanjo and it will be on your right.
Address: 173-2 Pontocho-dori Shijo Agaru Kashiwaya-cho , Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto (Map)
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10. Kushiage Shusai Momoya (Karasuma / Izakaya)

You can dine on kushiage (fried skewers) made from seasonal ingredients at this restaurant. There are private rooms that can accommodate 6 - 16 guests, and semi-private rooms that can seat up to 5. The kushiage are fried in a specially blended vegetable oil, which gives them a light taste that allows you to keep eating them, one after another! What's more, they are very reasonably priced starting from 80 JPY per skewer! They are also proud of their huge selection of wine, with bottles available for around 3,000 JPY. This is the place to go if you want to drink wine in a private room.

Kushiage Shusai Momoya

Open: [Weekdays] Hours 17:30-01:00 [Saturdays, Sundays, Holidays, Days before holidays] 17:00-01:00
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 2,500 JPY
Access: Behind Shijo Karasuma Daimaru, beside Nishiki Market!
Address: Glamorous Food Bldg. 1F, 596 Nishi Uoya-cho, Takakura Nishi-iru, Nishikikojidori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Map
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11. Motsunabe Nobunaga Kyoto Honnoji Branch (Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae / Creative Japanese Cuisine)

This Japanese restaurant serves their original take on dishes from all around the country, such as motsunabe (offal hot pot), basashi (horse meat sashimi), and gyu-tan (beef tongue). It is characterized by its unique, globally-inspired decorations that include helmet and armor sets and hanging scrolls, and there are plenty of private rooms of various sizes. The most popular dish is the [Motsunabe - Shoyu] (1,380 JPY), which consists of meltingly tender motsu (offal) that has been well prepared to remove all odors. The secret to its popularity is the light shoyu (soy sauce) base, which allows you to eat a lot without getting tired of the flavor.

Motsunabe Nobunaga Kyoto Honnoji branch

Open: [Tuesday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 4,000 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station Exit 3 on Tozai subway Line. 6 minutes walk from Sanjyo Station Exit 12 on Keihan Main Line.
Address: B1F, Unity Kawaramachi Bldg., Shimomaruya-cho, Oike-sagaru, Kawaramachidori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto (Map)
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12. Yuba Higashiyamayuuzu (Gion-shijo / Japanese Cuisine)

This restaurant prides itself on its yuba made with carefully selected soybeans from Kyoto and water from Miyama. There are private rooms with relaxed yet luxurious atmospheres, and at night, you can order authentic kaiseki courses. The contents of the [Kaiseki Higashiyama] (5,000 JPY) course change monthly in order to use seasonal ingredients, but there are 9 dishes in all, including saki-zuke (appetizer), suimono (clear soup), sashimi, agemono (a fried dish), kettle-cooked rice, and more. Among them, the [Soy Milk Hot Pot] is a dish that represents this restaurant. The mild flavor of the hot pot that consists of yuba and seasonal ingredients in rich soy milk is something that will evoke feelings of Kyoto.

Yuba Higashiyamayuuzu

Open: [Mondays-Wednesdays/Fridays-Sundays/Holidays/Day before holidays] Lunch 11:00 am -3:00 pm (last order 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (last order 8:30 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 2,000 JPY
Access: 7 minute walk from Gion Shijo station on the Keihan main line.
Address: 570-218 Gionmachiminamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto (Map)
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13. Daniel's Sole (Karasuma / Italian Cuisine)

This restaurant is located in a renovated Kyo-machiya (traditional Kyoto townhouse) and serves Italian cuisine such as oven-baked pizza and fresh pasta. The private rooms are separated by partitions, so they can be rearranged to accommodate large or small groups. The signature dishes here include the [Cured Ham and Arugula Pizza] (1,800 JPY (plus tax)); the [Lobster Acqua Pazza] (2,980 JPY (plus tax)), which is limited to 5 orders per day; and the [Thick-cut Spare Rib] (1,130 JPY (plus tax)), which is incredibly popular with meat lovers. There is also a huge variety of reasonably priced wines.

Daniel's Sole

Open: [Weekday/eve of national holiday] Lunch from 11:30-14:00, dinner from 17:30-23:00 (last order at 22:00)[Saturday/Sunday/national holiday] Normal hours: 14:00-23:00 (last order at 22:00)
Closed: Mondays
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY / [Lunch] 1,300 JPY
Access: Two minutes on foot from either Karasuma or Shijo Station. Go 30m north on Kokuradori street from Nishikikojidori street, located on the east side.
Address: 567 Takakuradori Nishiki Koji Agaru kaiya-cho , Chukyo-ku,Kyoto-shi , Kyoto Map
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14. Nikuya no Daidokoro - Kyoto Kiyamachi Meat (Sanjo / Yakiniku)

This is the place to go to get your fill of all-you-can-eat high-quality Kuroge Wagyu. There are private rooms that can accommodate between 30 - 60 guests, so you can visit here even if you have a huge group. The beef is ordered in large chunks from all around the country, with most of it coming from Kobe, and is cut by hand to order. The popular item to order here is the [Kuroge Wagyu Gensen Course - All-You-Can-Eat-and-Drink for 120 Minutes] (5,000 JPY), which includes the [Nikuya Luxury Assortment]. The delicious Kuroge Wagyu used in this course is made up of only the best quality cuts of beef. The alcohol menu includes as many as 15 craft beers from around the world, which all go perfectly with the meat!

Niku no Daidokoro Kyoto Kiyamachi Meet

Open: [Weekday,Day Before Holidays] 17:00 - 23:00 (last order 22:30)[Sunday,Saturday,Holidays] Dinner 16:00 - 23:00
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Access:
Address: Map
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15. Shiki-no-aji Hamacho (Sanjo / Japanese Cuisine)

This restaurant serves Kyoto-style cuisine, mostly consisting of dishes that use fresh, seasonal seafood. The restaurant has a calm atmosphere reminiscent of a ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurant) and has 5 private rooms installed with horigotatsu seating that can accommodate from 2 guests and up. The dish to order here is the [Binchotan Grilled Conger Eel] (1,000 JPY), a dish in which you grill fresh, sashimi-grade conger eel over binchotan, a type of high-quality charcoal from Japan. The firm yet tender texture and sweetness of the conger eel, which is infused with the fragrance of the charcoal, make this a masterful dish. There are 15 varieties of sake available at all times that pair beautifully with the high-quality seafood, including local brands from Kyoto, so please order some to experience the taste for yourself.

Shiki-no-aji Hamacho

Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae station No.1 exit on Tozai subway Line
Address: 448-2, Ebisu-cho, Sanjyo-agaru, Kawaramachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

What do you say to having an elegant time in Kyoto by dining in a private room at one of these establishments, where you don't have to worry about the time or the people around you?

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.