Gion Sasaki
Fine Japanese
Highly regarded Japanese restaurant for seasonal Kyoto cuisine.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Course menu; reservation required.
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Kikunoi Honten
Kyoto kaiseki
Iconic Kyoto kaiseki restaurant for a premium traditional meal.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Course menu; confirm dietary restrictions when booking.
Gion Maruyama
Kaiseki
Elegant kaiseki restaurant in Gion for a special Kyoto dinner.
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Dietary
- Course menu; confirm dietary requests in advance.
Sojiki Nakahigashi
Kyoto kaiseki
Highly regarded Kyoto restaurant focused on seasonal local ingredients.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Course meal. Reservation required.
Kikunoi Roan
Kaiseki dining
Refined Kyoto kaiseki restaurant for a special meal.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Course meal. Confirm dietary requests in advance.
Sumibi Kappo Ifuki
Kappo dining
Charcoal-focused kappo restaurant in Kyoto.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Course meal. Confirm ingredients before booking.
Giro Giro Hitoshina
Creative Japanese
Creative Japanese restaurant with a lively counter and seasonal courses.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Course meal. Confirm dietary needs before booking.
Kichi Kichi Omurice
Omurice experience
Famous omurice restaurant known for its chef performance and visitor-friendly style.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Chicken and demi-glace sauce are common. Confirm ingredients.
Yasaka Endo
Tempura dining
Kyoto tempura restaurant near Higashiyama.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Seafood and vegetables are common. Confirm oil and course details.
Izusen Daiji-in
Shojin ryori
Buddhist vegetarian cuisine in a temple setting, useful for no-pork travelers.
- Hours
- Lunch
- Dietary
- Vegetarian and no-pork friendly. Confirm reservation and ingredients.
Pontocho Robin
Pontocho Japanese dining
Atmospheric Japanese restaurant in Pontocho for seasonal Kyoto dishes.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about pork-free and vegetarian choices.
Tousuiro Kiyamachi
Tofu cuisine
Kyoto tofu cuisine restaurant useful for lighter Japanese dining.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Vegetarian-friendly dishes may be available. Confirm dashi ingredients.
Yudofu Sagano
Yudofu
Traditional tofu restaurant in Arashiyama, good for a Kyoto-style lunch.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Tofu-focused and no-pork friendly, but confirm dashi.
Gion Tanto
Okonomiyaki and teppan
Casual Japanese teppan restaurant in Gion for okonomiyaki-style dishes.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Pork may be used in okonomiyaki. Ask staff before ordering.
Junsei Nanzenji
Yudofu classic
Well-known yudofu restaurant near Nanzenji for tofu-based Kyoto cuisine.
- Hours
- Lunch and dinner
- Dietary
- Tofu-focused. Confirm dashi and side dish ingredients.
Manzara-tei Pontocho
Modern izakaya
Modern Kyoto izakaya in Pontocho with seasonal small plates.
- Hours
- Dinner
- Dietary
- Ask staff about pork-free dishes.