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Update-date: Apr 08 2025

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5 High-End Yakiniku Restaurants to Visit While Strolling Along the Kamo River in Kyoto

While visiting Kyoto, kyo-ryori is great, but how about some yakiniku once in a while? The exquisite yakiniku enjoyed in a quiet and calm atmosphere is sure to create a special moment during the trip. This time, they will introduce a yakiniku restaurant around the Kamo River in Kyoto where one can savor carefully selected brand wagyu.

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Niku-tei Yui

This restaurant is a renowned establishment where one can encounter the rare "Ozaki beef" from Miyazaki Prefecture and the "Hirai beef" nurtured in the great nature of Kyoto Tamba, just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station. The sophisticated interior exudes a calm atmosphere with a touch of Japanese elegance. Private rooms are equipped with smokeless roasters, allowing guests to enjoy their private time without worrying about odors.

With the concept of being a bridge that connects food and people, it proposes a new way to enjoy cuisine. On the first floor, there is a counter seating area featuring a meat kaiseki themed around 'selected brand wagyu and Kyoto cuisine,' while on the second floor, private rooms offer a course of grilled meat from selected brands. The meat is carefully selected by specialists who have honed their skills at long-established restaurants and is served hand-cut, one piece at a time.

Nikutei Yuhi

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 7,000 JPY
Access: About 2-minute walk from Exit 2 of Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, 4-minute walk from Exit 12 of Keihan Sanjo Station, 14-minute walk from Exit 1A of Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station
Address: 503-2, Kamikoriki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Yakiniku's prestigious restaurant, Tendon Gion Main Store

3. The prestigious yakiniku restaurant, Tendon Gion Main Store

Located just a 2-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, this long-established restaurant, founded in 1965, has created a unique Kyoto tradition of "grilled meat served with broth." The dining area features a design reminiscent of the streets of Kyoto, with table seating, counter seating, and various private rooms available. There are also private and banquet floors.

The specialty is a grilled meat style that is dipped in a transparent amber-colored sauce known as "tsuketare." The sauce, which has a rich flavor from simmering beef bones, pairs perfectly with the "rosu" cut. The "tsuketare" is set on the table, allowing customers to use it at their preferred timing. The menu features seasonal dishes and a selection of wines carefully chosen by a sommelier.

Yakiniku no Meimon Tendan Gion Main Branch

Open: [Monday - Friday] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:15 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 11:30 am - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:15 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY / [Lunch] 6,000 JPY
Access: 2-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. 4-minute walk from Kyoto-kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
Address: 2F, 1-225, Miyagawa-suji, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Kyoto Beef En, Sanjo Kawaramachi Store

Kyoto Gyuen Sanjo Kawaramachi Restaurant

A yakiniku restaurant where guests can leisurely enjoy high-quality meat, located just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station in the bustling Sanjo Kawaramachi area. The hidden interior, equipped with table and counter seating, offers a sophisticated space perfect for adults. The service of grilling meat right in front of the guests adds a special touch.

Only Wagyu beef is offered. There are two courses available: the 'Wagyu Yakiniku Course' for enjoying Wagyu grilled meat, and the 'Kobe Beef Yakiniku Course' composed of some or all Kobe beef. The course begins with the 'Aburi Yukke,' which can be enjoyed with a sense of presence, followed by a variety of unique meats such as 'Wagyu Filet' and 'Wagyu Ribeye' for a blissful experience.

Kyoto Beef Circle Sanjo Kawaramachi Restaurant

Open: 午餐 11:30-15:00（最晚点餐时间 14:00）/晚餐 17:00-23:00（最晚点餐时间 22:00）
Closed: 全年无休
Average price: [Dinner] 12,000 JPY / [Lunch] 12,000 JPY
Access: 从京都市役所前站步行2分钟
Address: 京都府京都市中京区惠比须町435-4 和牛馆三条2楼 Map
Reference source: Chinese only
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Yakiniku Horumon Daigorou

A yakiniku restaurant, just a 3-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, boasts fresh offal and high-quality red meat. The exterior, marked by a red lantern, and the warm interior create a casual atmosphere with counter and table seating on the first floor. The second floor features sophisticated private rooms, allowing for a relaxed experience. Open until 3 AM, it is perfect for a second stop.

The restaurant uses "Omi beef," known for its rich flavor and tenderness, along with carefully selected red meat from across the country. The 'Salted Hormone Three-Item Platter,' made with black-haired wagyu hormones, allows diners to enjoy the true taste of the hormones with a light salt sauce. The wine selection ranges from affordable options to high-end varieties, offering a diverse lineup.

Yakiniku Horumon Daigoro

Open: [Monday-Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am)
Closed: Sunday, National Holidays
Average price: [Dinner] 7,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Exit No. 7 of Gion-shijo Station. Go east on City Road 186, turn left onto Kiridoshi Street, and the restaurant is on the left.
Address: 1F, Kiridoshi OKI Bldg., 254-9, Gionmachi-kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Pontocho Kyo Shikian

Just a 3-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station, [先斗町京四季庵] stands in the charming streets of Pontocho, Kyoto. Here, one can enjoy carefully selected black wagyu teppanyaki at reasonable prices. The restaurant features a calm atmosphere with the warmth of wood and soft lighting that creates a comfortable environment.

The carefully selected black wagyu beef is grilled to perfection with skilled techniques, making it truly exquisite. The recommended 'Black Wagyu Teppanyaki Course' allows guests to enjoy not only black wagyu steak but also appetizers and meticulously crafted dishes made with seasonal ingredients.

Pontocho Kyoshikian

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, 3-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line
Address: B1F, Shiko Kaikan, 227, Nabeya-cho, Shijo Agaru, Ponto-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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