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Best Japanese in Kyoto — Top 20 Picks (2026) | MapTheMeal

Best Japanese in Kyoto

20 top-rated japanese spots, ranked by locals. Across Kinkakuji & North, Gion & Higashiyama.

🍰 Shogetsu

🔥 Excellent💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Kitaoji Sta.

🦐 Tachinomi Sharp

🔥 Excellent💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Gion Shijo Sta.

🐟 Izutsu

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Gion Shijo Sta.

🍰 Tsubomi

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Omiya Sta.

🍽️ Marutamachi Junidan Ya

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Marutamachi Sta.

🍶 Soba Roujina

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae Sta.

🍶 Henkotsu

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Kyoto Sta.

🐟 Izu ju

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👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Gion Shijo Sta.

🍽️ Grill Kodakara

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Higashiyama Sta.

🍶 Fushimi Sakagura Koji

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Fushimi Momoyama Sta.

🍰 Nakamura Tokichi Honten Uji Honten

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Uji Sta.

🍔 Salad no Mise Sancho Kawaramachi Honten

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta.

🍶 Kyoto Tsuriya

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Karasuma Oike Sta.

🐟 Nishiki Katsuzushi

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta.

🍶 Eiji

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Kinkakuji & North🚉 Sanjo Sta.

🍶 Miki Han

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Gion & Higashiyama🚉 Kyoto Kawaramachi Sta.

☕ Coffee Restaurant DORF

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Gion & Higashiyama🚉 Kokusaikaikan Sta.

🍰 Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo Ten

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Gion & Higashiyama🚉 Imadegawa Sta.

🍜 Hashitate

👍 Great💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Gion & Higashiyama🚉 Kyoto Sta.

🍰 Waguri Senmon Saori Jei Aru Kyoto Isetan Ten

✓ Good💰 ¥2,000–2,999 (~$13-20)📍 Gion & Higashiyama🚉 Kyoto Sta.

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