Update-date: Apr 08 2025
When one thinks of Kyoto, the image of delicate Japanese cuisine often comes to mind. However, it is also a city that boasts one of the highest beef consumption rates in Japan. Among the restaurants supported by the beef-loving people of Kyoto, this introduces a place where one can enjoy "Kobe beef," one of Japan's three major wagyu brands. After sightseeing in Kyoto, why not indulge in a luxurious time enjoying delicious Kobe beef?
Niku Juu Hokusai
Located a 6-minute walk from Sanjo Station, Nikujyu Hokusai is a restaurant that offers wagyu dishes served in traditional Japanese lacquered boxes called "ojyu." The "Kobe Beef Sukiyaki Jyu," lavishly topped with ingredients for sukiyaki over rice, features the tender and melt-in-your-mouth texture unique to Kobe beef. Miso soup and condiments are made using local ingredients and long-established seasonings, allowing guests to enjoy the flavors characteristic of Kyoto.
The restaurant faces Kawaramachi Street, one of the busiest shopping districts in Kyoto. The interior, decorated with a wood-based design, features ukiyo-e prints by Katsushika Hokusai, creating a sense of traditional Japanese atmosphere. While it exudes a sense of luxury, it is also appealing for its casual accessibility, similar to a fast food restaurant. Guests can enjoy delicious Kobe beef meals in a distinctly Japanese ambiance.
Nikuju Hokusai
Open: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm) Toppings such as the egg and green onions can be removed. Feel free to ask staff.
Closed: None. May be closed during end of year holiday.
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Get off at Keihan Sanjo Station and cross the Sanjo Ohashi Bridge, then go straight until Kawaramachi-dori Street. Go south down Kawaramachi-dori Street and walk 2 minutes on the left side. Close to Uniqlo.
Address: 234-5, Yamazaki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Reference source: Chinese only
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Closed: None. May be closed during end of year holiday.
Average price: [Dinner] 1,500 JPY
Access: Get off at Keihan Sanjo Station and cross the Sanjo Ohashi Bridge, then go straight until Kawaramachi-dori Street. Go south down Kawaramachi-dori Street and walk 2 minutes on the left side. Close to Uniqlo.
Address: 234-5, Yamazaki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Reference source: Chinese only
Kyoto Beef Uen, Sanjo Kawaramachi Branch
Located just a 2-minute walk from Kyoto City Hall Station, Kyoto Gyu-en Sanjo Kawaramachi is a restaurant that offers high-quality wagyu grilled meat. The menu consists solely of carefully selected wagyu courses, which are simple yet luxurious. The 'Wagyu Filet,' where the staff grills the whole cut and serves it in bite-sized pieces, is recommended to be enjoyed with wasabi. There is also a special course featuring Kobe beef, allowing guests to enjoy a meal that will be a memorable part of their trip.
The restaurant is located in the lively Sanjo Kawaramachi area, but it has a hidden atmosphere that makes one forget the outside hustle and bustle. The yakiniku is cooked right in front of the guests by the staff, providing a special experience with the highest quality service. It is a restaurant where one can enjoy Kobe beef, which Japan takes pride in, and the Japanese yakiniku culture that utilizes high-quality ingredients in a sophisticated space.
Kyoto Beef Maru Sanjo Kawaramachi
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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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
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Kibune WHAT'S
Located in Kibune, Kibune WHAT'S is a restaurant where one can savor carefully selected brand wagyu through yakiniku and shabu-shabu. The recommendation is the 'Today's Three Major Wagyu Assortment.' This luxurious set allows one to enjoy the finest Japanese wagyu, including Kobe beef, Matsusaka beef, and Omi beef, all at once through yakiniku.
The feature of this restaurant is the special seating called "kawadoko" set up over the river from May to September, where guests can enjoy shabu-shabu (yakiniku is only available inside the restaurant). At this kawadoko, a summer tradition in Kyoto, diners can savor their meals while listening to the gentle sound of the flowing river. Inside the restaurant, traditional patterns printed with woodblocks, known as "Kyokarakami," are used, creating a sense of Japanese elegance. There are also private rooms where guests can spend a tranquil time in a space reminiscent of a tea room.
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
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Yakiniku Genshu Gōshu
Located an 11-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station, Yakiniku Genshu Goshū offers the chance to savor Tajima beef (Kobe beef) known as "Tajima Gen," raised on special feed. In addition to charcoal-grilled dishes, various preparations such as yukhoe and sashimi can be enjoyed. The 'Special Goshū Platter,' featuring a selection of seven cuts of carefully chosen Tajima beef (Kobe beef) and Omi beef, as well as the 'Goshū Course' with a total of 10 dishes, are also recommended.
The restaurant is located near Chionji and features a charming Japanese space that has been renovated from an old Kyoto machiya. Inside, all seats are private rooms, each offering a view of a garden that was created 120 years ago. Additionally, with the permission of the Otsu City Museum of History, the ukiyo-e and nishiki-e reproduced on the shoji and fusuma are also highlights.
Grilled Meat Genshu Koshu
Open: [Sunday - Wednesday,Friday,Saturday,Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm (last order 2:00 pm)[Sunday - Wednesday,Friday,Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (last order 9:30 pm)
Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,600 JPY
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Address: Map
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Closed: Thursday
Average price: [Dinner] 8,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,600 JPY
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Address: Map
Gion Tō
Gion Tō is a charcoal-grilled restaurant located just a 3-minute walk from Gion-Shijō Station, using carefully selected ingredients. The 'Special Course' features A5-ranked Kobe beef, Kyoto Akajidori chicken, Ise lobster, and seasonal ingredients grilled over charcoal. The slowly grilled Kobe beef releases juicy meat juices that fill the mouth. A selection of wines that pair well with charcoal grilling and local sake from Kyoto is also available.
The restaurant is located along Shinbashi Street, where traditional Kyo-machiya houses line both sides of the cobblestone path. The interior of the Kyo-machiya, which evokes a sense of history, is a sophisticated space that blends tradition with modern sensibility. Enjoying the combination of charcoal-grilled dishes and wine in a calm, Japanese atmosphere will surely create a special moment.
Gion Katana
Open: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Keihan Main Line Gion-shijo Station / 298m from Gion-shijo Station
Address: 69-2, Motoyoshi-cho, Higashi-iru, Yamato-oji, Shimbashi-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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Closed: -
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY
Access: 3-minute walk from Keihan Main Line Gion-shijo Station / 298m from Gion-shijo Station
Address: 69-2, Motoyoshi-cho, Higashi-iru, Yamato-oji, Shimbashi-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
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