Best Japanese,Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) Restaurants in Kyoto and Osaka Area

Ginnan

ぎんなん

Shichijo/Tambaguchi, Kyoto Station/Minami-ku, Kyoto

Japanese Sosaku (creative), Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Pizza

3,500 JPY

3,500 JPY

[Weekdays, Saturdays, Day Before Holidays] Opening hours 17:30 - 00:00 (last order 23:00)

Monday

English menu available.

From the central exit of JR Kyoto station walk to Karasuma-dori. Cross the Karasuma-Shichijo intersection and continue west for 20M.

Kurubushi

踝

Tenjinbashi/Tenjinbashi-suji, Umeda/Kitashinchi, Osaka

Japanese, Japanese / General / Kaiseki (traditional multi-course meal) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

15,000 JPY

15,000 JPY

[Monday, Wednesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:00 am *By reservation only. 2-part system: Part 1 starts at 6:00 pm, Part 2 starts at 9:00 pm

Tuesday

Unknown.

4-minute walk from Osaka Metro Tenjimbashisuji 6-chome Station

Izakaya Asahi

居酒屋あさひ

Nagaokakyo, Saiin/Katsura/Nagaokakyo, Kyoto

Izakaya (Japanese tavern), Taverns / General / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

5,000 JPY

5,000 JPY

[Weekdays, Saturday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)

Sunday

English menu available.

1-minute walk from Nagaokakyo Station West Exit on JR JR Tokaido Main Line, 15-minute walk from Nagaoka Tenzin Station East Exit on Hankyu Kyoto Main Line

Odu Omusubi Cafe

おづ　おむすびCafe

Nijo Castle, Kawaramachi/Kiyamachi/Pontocho (Downtown Kyoto), Kyoto

Snacks/Other Dishes, Other / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Kyoto Cuisine

[Weekdays] 7:30 am - 7:00 pm, [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays] 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

None

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

Kappo Ryokan Shimizu

割烹旅館　志みず

Himeji, West Kobe/Miki , Hyogo

Japanese, Japanese / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Local Sake

Dinner: 10,000 JPY / Lunch: 20,000 JPY

Dinner: 10,000 JPY / Lunch: 20,000 JPY

Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm / Dinner 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Irregular

Unknown.

Five minute walk from Miya Ko.

Nijo Kizuki

二條　葵月

Shijokawaramachi/Teramachi, Kawaramachi/Kiyamachi/Pontocho (Downtown Kyoto), Kyoto

Japanese, Japanese / General / Sushi / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

Dinner: 6,000 JPY / Lunch: 1,500 JPY

Dinner: 6,000 JPY / Lunch: 1,500 JPY

[Weekdays, Saturday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)

Sunday

English menu available.

Go to the east for approximately 15 meters along with Nijoyanagibaba Street, then on the 1st floor of the condominium on the south side facing to Nijo Street. (Across the street is [Nijo Orthopedic Clinic])

Ryoan Aritomi

料庵　有とみ

Sannomiya, Kobe/Waterfront area, Hyogo

Japanese, Japanese / Suppon (soft-shelled turtle) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

Dinner: 6,000 JPY / Lunch: 3,500 JPY

Dinner: 6,000 JPY / Lunch: 3,500 JPY

[Monday, Tuesday, Friday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 1:00) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)

Wednesday

Unknown.

From JR Sannomiya Station, follow along Hunter Hill. Located in Hunter Hill Village Gate Building, 2F.

Kaminoza

カミノザ

Tanimachi/Tanimachi-yonchome, Umeda/Kitashinchi, Osaka

Japanese, Japanese / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / General / Kaiseki (tea-ceremony dishes)

20,000 JPY

20,000 JPY

[Tuesday-Sunday, National Holiday] 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm),[Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 - 2:30 pm (L.O. 12:00 pm) *Lunch is currently acceptable for Sunday only on the web. Available on other days of the week for a minimum of 4 people. Please inquire by phone or email for lunch from Tuesday to Saturday.

Monday

English menu available.

5-minute walk from Tanimachi 4-chome Station/ Sakaisuji Hommachi Station. It is located on the Southwest corner of the Noninbashi intersection.

Kobe Beef Steak SAKURA

神戸牛ステーキ　桜

Sannomiya, Kobe/Waterfront area, Hyogo

Steak, Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

Dinner: 15,000 JPY / Lunch: 5,000 JPY

Dinner: 15,000 JPY / Lunch: 5,000 JPY

Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)

Monday

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

5-minute walk from [Sannomiya Station]. On the 2nd floor of the building next to Ikuta Shrine.

Omi-Kaiseki Kiyomoto

近江懐石　清元

North Otsu, Otsu , Shiga

Kaiseki (course menu), Japanese / General / Kyoto Cuisine / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

10,000 JPY

10,000 JPY

Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:00 pm) / Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)

Wednesday

English menu available.

15-minute walk from Ogoto Onsen Station on JR Kosei Line

Koshitsu Niku Kappo KATANA Namba Branch

個室肉割烹 KATANA 難波店

Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Shinsaibashi, Osaka

Izakaya (Japanese tavern), Taverns / General / Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

3,000 JPY

3,000 JPY

Dinner 5:00 pm - 1:00 am (L.O. 12:30 am) / [Saturday, Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Lunch 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm)

None

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

3-minute walk from Namba Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line

GION Yamaneko

GION　山根子

Gion, Kawaramachi/Kiyamachi/Pontocho (Downtown Kyoto), Kyoto

Izakaya (Japanese tavern), Taverns / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Sake

3,000 JPY

3,000 JPY

1:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O.10:00 pm)

Irregular

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

502m from Gion-shijo Station

SH'UN Whisky & Wine

ウイスキー＆ワイン「シュン」

Namba, Tennoji/Shinsekai/Sumiyoshi, Osaka

Kushiage/Kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), Japanese / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Wine

Dinner: 10,000 JPY / Lunch: 7,000 JPY

Dinner: 10,000 JPY / Lunch: 7,000 JPY

[Wednesday-Sunday] Lunch 11:30 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / [Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm) / [Friday, Saturday] Dinner 5:30 pm - 10:30 pm

Monday, Tuesday

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

Less than a 1-minute walk from Nankai Namba Station on the Nankai Main Line. Exit the station ticket gate and follow the signs to the hotel elevator.

Kobe Ajihei

神戸　味兵衛

Sannomiya, Kobe/Waterfront area, Hyogo

Izakaya (Japanese tavern), Taverns / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

4,000 JPY

4,000 JPY

[Weekdays] Dinner 4:00 pm - 12:00 am, [Saturday, Sunday] Dinner 12:00 pm - 12:00 am

Irregular

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

1-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on JR Kobe Line, 3-minute walk from Kobe-sannomiya Station on Hankyu Kobe Line, 1-minute walk from Sannomiya Station on Kobe Municipal subway

Kushikatsu & Wine AGEHA

串カツ＆ワイン AGEHA

Higashi-Umeda/Ohatsutenjin/Taiyuji, Umeda/Kitashinchi, Osaka

Izakaya (Japanese tavern), Taverns / Kushiage (deep-fried skewers) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Sosaku (creative cuisine)

3,700 JPY

3,700 JPY

5:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 11:30 pm) Food L.O. 11:00 pm, Drink L.O. 11:30 pm

Irregular

English menu available.

5-minute walk from Umeda Station on Midosuji Line, 7-minute walk from Umeda Station on Hankyu Line, 10-minute walk from 10-minute walk

Teppan Osaka

鉄板Osaka

Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Shinsaibashi, Osaka

Teppanyaki, Yakiniku/Steak / Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Western Teppanyaki (iron griddle grilling)

5,000 JPY

5,000 JPY

Dinner 6:00 pm - 12:30 am (L.O. 11:30 pm)

None

English menu available.

6-mitune walk from Osaka-Namba Station on the Kintetsu Namba Line and Hanshin Namba Line, 6-minute walk from Namba Station and Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro lines

Burisho

魚師匠

Kyoto Station, Kyoto Station/Minami-ku, Kyoto

Seafood, Japanese / General / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

Dinner: 8,000 JPY / Lunch: 1,100 JPY

Dinner: 8,000 JPY / Lunch: 1,100 JPY

Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm *Closed on Tuesdays from July

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

10-minute walk from the nearest stations

Pontocho HOUSHOAN

先斗町　烹祥庵

Kiyamachi/Pontocho, Kawaramachi/Kiyamachi/Pontocho (Downtown Kyoto), Kyoto

Kaiseki (course menu), Japanese / Sukiyaki (hot pot stew) / Yakiniku (grilled meat) / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

8,500 JPY

8,500 JPY

[Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays, Day Before National Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)

Monday

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

3-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, 3-minute walk from Gion-shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line

Sakedokoro Umaiya

酒処　うまいや

Higashi-Shinsaibashi/Shinsaibashi-suji, Shinsaibashi, Osaka

Izakaya (Japanese tavern), Taverns / Chicken / Sashimi (raw fish)/Seafood / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine)

4,000 JPY

4,000 JPY

[Tuesday-Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 3:00 am (L.O. 2:00 am) [Sunday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (L.O. 1:00 am)

Monday

English menu available.

3 minutes walk from Exit 6 of Shinsaibashi Station on the Osaka Metro Midosuji Line

Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion

和牛料亭 bungo 祇園

Gion, Kawaramachi/Kiyamachi/Pontocho (Downtown Kyoto), Kyoto

Yakiniku/Wagyu (Japanese BBQ), Yakiniku/Steak / Japanese Beef Steak / Japanese Sosaku (creative cuisine) / Yakiniku (grilled meat)

16,000 JPY

16,000 JPY

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).

Irregular

English menu and English-speaking staff available.

7-minute walk from Exit 8 of Gion-shijo Station on Keihan Railway. It is located along Shimbashi-dori Street.