Japanese Restaurants in Kyoto
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Japanese Restaurants
| Name | Price/ Cuisine |
Location |
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Gion Kappa Nawate
In contrast to the expensive kaiseki ryori restaurants favored... |
$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
Giro Giro Hitoshina
Quickly becoming one of Kyoto's most popular restaurants, Giro... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
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Izusen
Where better to try vegetarian cuisine than in the heart of one... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Northern Kyoto |
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Kamigamo Akiyama
The refined menu at this rustic counter-seating restaurant showcases... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Northern Kyoto |
Kikunoi
The care lavished on every aspect of dining is unparalleled here... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Kikusui
Near Nanzen-ji temple, Kikusui serves elegant kaiseki ryori meals... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Kisaki Yudofu
Kisaki is a place for a hearty and healthy meal. Though some... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Kyo-machiya Suishin
Not far from Gion Kaburenjo Theater, a black-and-white latticed... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Kyoto Gion Oishimbo
The menu at this restaurant in the heart of Gion hits just the... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
Mankamero
Since 1722, Mankamero's specialty has been yusoku ryori, cuisine... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
Manzaratei Nishiki
The unpretentious vibe, the sense of adventure, and the superb... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
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Minoko
Disappear behind a blue curtain off the cobbled streets of Gion... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Mishima-tei
Five generations of chefs have preserved the delicious sukiyaki... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
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Mukadeya
Homestyle o-banzai cooking is the specialty of this sophisticated... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
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Oiwa
Kura storehouses were built of thick plaster and separated from... |
$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
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Omen
This branch of a Kyoto chain is perfect for an inexpensive home-style... |
$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Omen
This branch of the famed soba noodle shop is convenient to the... |
$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
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Ponto-cho Robin
An adventurous menu sets Ponto-cho Robin ahead of the competition... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Rakusho
This is an excellent spot to recharge with tea and sweets while... |
$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Ramen Santoka
Inspired by the classic food movie, Tampopo, this great soup... |
$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Sagano
Amid Arashiyama's lush bamboo forests, this quiet retreat offers... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Arashiyama |
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Shinsen-en Heihachi
Facing Nijo Castle's southern wall, this touristy restaurant... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
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Tozentei
Among the antiques stores and kimono shops on Shinmonzen-dori... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Yagenbori
Waitresses in exquisite kimonos serve posh izakaya fare inside... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Eastern Kyoto |
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Yamabana Heihachi-Jaya
Off the beaten path in the northeastern corner of Kyoto, this... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Northern Kyoto |
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Yoshikawa
Adjacent to a well-reputed inn of the same name, Yoshikawa serves... |
$$$$ Cuisine, Japanese |
Central Kyoto |
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