Five recommended restaurants for sightseeing in Kyoto

When you come to Japan, there are so many things you want to eat.
Sushi, ramen, tempura, and other Japanese foods are popular all over the world.

In this issue, we will introduce some recommended restaurants for sightseeing in Kyoto.
There are also activity-type restaurants that you can enjoy with your friends and family.

Wagyu Beef Sukiyaki Kyoto Rikizan Nabe

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This restaurant specializing in sukiyaki is a one-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.
Kobe beef is one of the most popular beef in the world.
Sukiyaki and shabu-shabu using such Kobe beef is a special taste of Japan.

Address ： 2F/3F, Kyoto Wagyukan, 330-2 Inari-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8022, Japan
Business hours: 11:30-15:00 17:00-23:00

Tempura Yasaka Endo in Gion, Kyoto

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A traditional tempura restaurant for more than 130 years, Tempura Yasaka Endo offers traditional tempura in a beautiful Japanese building.
Enjoy tempura course meals or tempura with seasonal vegetables and fish at the counter during lunch and dinner hours.

Address ： 566 Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto 605-0811
Business hours ： Lunch 11:00 – 15:30 (last order: 14:30)
Dinner: 17:00 – 21:30 (last order: 20:30)

KOBUSHI Ramen

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A Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Ramen restaurant, KOBUSHI Ramen is located a short walk from JR Umekoji Kyoto Nishi Station.

It is a very popular ramen restaurant with a gentle taste of broth made with Kyoto-style broth.
No credit cards are accepted, so please bring cash.

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Address ： 1-16 Suzaku Shokaicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8841
Business hours ： 11:00 – 14:30 18:00 – 22:00 (Wed: closed)

Kikyozushi

Source: https://kikyo-sushi-kyoto.com/

A family-owned and operated historical sushi restaurant is located near Nijo Castle, a famous tourist attraction and World Heritage Site.

The website and menu are written in English, so it is very easy to understand, and a lunch menu is available on weekdays.
There are also sushi and sake workshops available if you are interested.

Address ： 43 Daimonji-cho, Aburaokoji-marutamachi-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-0071, Japan
Business hours: 17:00 ~ 22:00, closing at 23:00 ( Tue: irregular holiday, Wed: closed)

AWOMB TORIMARU main store

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Experience traditional Japanese cuisine at AWOMB Torimaru Honten, where you can try hand-rolled sushi.

In a modern Kyoto setting, guests can enjoy hand-rolled sushi made with seasonal vegetables and fish in any combination they like.

We recommend making a reservation through our website so you don’t have to wait.
You can have a good time with friends or couples.

Address ： 189 Ubayanagi-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8213
Business hours: 11:00 – 15:00 17:30 – 21:00

Summary

These are the five recommended restaurants for sightseeing in Kyoto.

Japanese food such as sushi, ramen, and tempura is popular all over the world.
They are easily accessible from sightseeing spots in Kyoto and close to train stations, so please refer to them for dining before and after sightseeing.