Update-date: Mar 10 2025
Kyoto, popular among domestic and international tourists, is not only known for its numerous shrines and temples but also for its charming streets that reflect the essence of an ancient capital. This introduces restaurants where delicious shabu-shabu and sukiyaki can be enjoyed, located around the Higashiyama area, which is home to many famous sites, and the lush riverside resort of Kibune.
Kibune WHAT'S
A 10-minute bus ride from Kibuneguchi Station, Kibune WHAT’S stands by the lush Kibune River, A 10-minute bus ride from Kibuneguchi Station, Kibune WHAT’S stands by the lush Kibune River, where one can enjoy high-quality branded wagyu while feeling the charm of the ancient capital. The course featuring Matsusaka beef shabu-shabu includes beautiful appetizers and yuba dishes, allowing guests to savor Kyoto-style gourmet cuisine. Additionally, the grilled meat platter featuring three types of branded wagyu is also highly recommended. where one can enjoy high-quality branded wagyu while feeling the charm of the ancient capital. The course featuring Matsusaka beef shabu-shabu includes beautiful appetizers and yuba dishes, allowing guests to savor Kyoto-style gourmet cuisine. Additionally, the grilled meat platter featuring three types of branded wagyu is also highly recommended.
The restaurant features table seating and private rooms with tatami mats, creating a stylish space where Japanese and Western elements harmonize. Guests can relax and forget the hustle and bustle of the city while being soothed by the greenery visible through the large windows. During the summer, they can enjoy a shabu-shabu course while feeling the nature on the kawadoko (terrace by the river). The kawadoko, a summer tradition in Kyoto, is also popular among tourists, and early reservations are essential.
Kibune WHAT'S
Open: [Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] 11:00 am - 6:00 pm (L.O. 5:00 pm)
Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute by Kyoto Bus from Kibuneguchi Station of Eizan Electric Railway
Address: 78, Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Closed: Tuesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute by Kyoto Bus from Kibuneguchi Station of Eizan Electric Railway
Address: 78, Kurama Kibune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Imo-matsu North Annex
Imo Matsukita Bekkankan, located a 4-minute walk from Sanjo Station, is an izakaya where a wide variety of dishes and drinks can be enjoyed casually. The recommended option is the 'Wagyu Course,' which includes sukiyaki made with black-haired wagyu and black-haired wagyu sushi. Guests can also enjoy a selection of unique local sake, shochu, and a 'Tasting Set' featuring three types of high-quality sake, all of which can be paired with Japan's distinctive beverages.
The restaurant is located on the basement level of the building. Descending the narrow stairs, a space with a total of 86 seats unfolds. The casual interior is primarily wood-based, featuring not only table seating but also tatami seating where guests can relax without shoes, as well as semi-private rooms. The last order is at midnight (2 AM on Fridays, Saturdays, and the day before holidays), making it a great option for dinner on nights when sightseeing runs late.
Imomatsu Kita-bekkan
Open: [Monday-Thursday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:00 am), [Friday, Saturday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 5:00 am (L.O. 4:00 am)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station, 7-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station
Address: B1F, New Kyoto Bldg., 181-2, Zaimoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,000 JPY
Access: 4-minute walk from Keihan Sanjo Station, 7-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station
Address: B1F, New Kyoto Bldg., 181-2, Zaimoku-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion
Located a 7-minute walk from both Gion-Shijo Station and Sanjo Station, the wagyu restaurant bungo Gion is situated on the picturesque Shinbashi Street in Gion. It operates on a reservation-only basis, offering the finest wagyu, Oita wagyu, which can be enjoyed in dishes such as sukiyaki and grilled meat. The recommended menu item, 'sukiyaki,' features large cuts of marbled red meat marinated in sauce, prepared in a unique way to achieve a perfect rare doneness, with the staff finishing it right in front of the guests.
The restaurant, which has been renovated from a traditional Japanese house designated as a cultural property by Kyoto City, features counter seating and four private rooms (for a fee), with stunning furnishings. As a unique plan exclusive to Kyoto's geisha districts, guests can enjoy a meal while watching performances by maiko and geiko. This experience is also available (additional fee and reservation required). For more details, please contact the restaurant.
Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion
Open: Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm / Reservations only. Reservations are available at 17:00, 18:00, and 19:00. Each one is 2 hours and 30 minutes. Some days may have reservations available for 20:00 (please ask the restaurant for details).
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Exit 8 of Gion-shijo Station on Keihan Railway. It is located along Shimbashi-dori Street.
Address: 56, Motoyoshi-cho, Yamatooji Higashi-iru, Shimbashi-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 16,000 JPY
Access: 7-minute walk from Exit 8 of Gion-shijo Station on Keihan Railway. It is located along Shimbashi-dori Street.
Address: 56, Motoyoshi-cho, Yamatooji Higashi-iru, Shimbashi-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
All-Private Room Izakaya Shiki no Uta - Kyoto Station Front
Just a 3-minute walk from Kyoto Station, the restaurant Shikinouta - Kyoto Ekimae offers creative dishes made with fresh seafood harvested daily from the wholesale market. Their signature dish, red shrimp shabu-shabu, features fresh red shrimp that can be eaten raw. The special broth is characterized by the rich flavor of the shrimp miso blended into a saikyo miso soup.
Conveniently located near the station, the restaurant offers a fully private dining experience where guests can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy their meal. The Japanese modern interior and soft lighting create a comfortable atmosphere, with private rooms available for groups of 2 to larger parties. The drink selection includes a variety of sake and shochu. There is an English menu available, and staff who can assist in English, providing peace of mind.
Private Room Izakaya -shikinouta- Kyoto Ekimae Branch
Open: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Kyoto Station
Address: 1F, 736, Higashi-shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 3,500 JPY
Access: 3 minutes walk from Kyoto Station
Address: 1F, 736, Higashi-shiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Kyoto Kani Gin Kawaramachi Branch
Located just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, Kyoto Kani Gin is a restaurant where guests can enjoy all-you-can-eat courses featuring crab and black wagyu beef. The recommended option is the 'All-You-Can-Eat Black Wagyu Two-Color Hot Pot Course,' which allows diners to savor both shabu-shabu and sukiyaki at once. There is also a selection of a la carte dishes, including nigiri sushi and fried items, available for all-you-can-eat. Guests can add an all-you-can-drink option for an additional fee.
The spacious restaurant with 155 seats also accepts reservations for seats only. It is conveniently located in the center of Kyoto, which is often crowded with tourists. The restaurant offers an English menu, and the staff can communicate in English, Chinese, and Korean, providing peace of mind. On weekends and holidays, it also serves lunch, making it an easy stop after exploring the Higashiyama area.
Kyoto Kanigin Kawaramachi Branch
Open: [Monday-Friday, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm), [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Take Exit 3 of Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, and go north on Kawaramachi Dori from the Shijo-Kawaramachi intersection. Walk for about 2 minutes, and you will find the restaurant on your right.
Address: 5F, Kawaramachi DECK by COAST, 291, Naraya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 4,000 JPY
Access: Take Exit 3 of Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, and go north on Kawaramachi Dori from the Shijo-Kawaramachi intersection. Walk for about 2 minutes, and you will find the restaurant on your right.
Address: 5F, Kawaramachi DECK by COAST, 291, Naraya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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