Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Kyoto

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Kyoto.

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Shichiku Kiko
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 ランチ2200円を頂きました。器にもこだわっておられ、1品1品が美しく、季節を感じさせるお味でした。デザートまでお手製で、大満足です。ご主人のお人柄も素晴らしく、また、是非行きたいと思うお店です。ご馳走様でした。
$ $$$
4.80 (38 reviews)
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Takezaki
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 I visited Takezaki a while ago. The location is around Oshikoji-dori Takakura, about 5 minutes walk from Karasuma Oike. It has a quiet location on Oshikoji Street, which is a bit calm. The pairing of the dishes prepared by the quiet host with the various sakes selected by the sake master's wife wa...
$ $$$
4.80 (34 reviews)
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Fukuyoshi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 雑誌で拝見してから気になっていた「ふく吉」さん! お昼にいってきました。 京町家の「おおきに迎賓館」の中にあり、内装がとにかく素敵!さすが京都。 こだわりの、旬の素材をふんだんに使ったお鮨のコースをいただきました。 カウンター席ではなく、中庭の見える座敷でゆっくりと食事を楽しめます。 お料理の味はもちろ...
$ $$$
4.80 (30 reviews)
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Sosakukappo Otani
Japanese restaurant
😠 Not foreigner friendly, was recommended by friends at home, but it’s luck whether they’ll let you in. Will tell you that it’s members only if they don’t want anyone foreign that night.
4.80 (27 reviews)
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Ajikyu
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 The food was absolutely delicious but the two owners made it the best meal we've had in Japan!! I would recommend it for the food alone but the venue, atmosphere and the friendliest couple who run and own it made it a very special evening. I hope they read this and see again how much we enjoyed it...
$ $$$
4.70 (140 reviews)
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Yukari
Japanese restaurant
👍 初めての訪問❗ 割烹でとても美味しく頂きました。 カウンターでの気さく板さんとの会話もいい感じ。 店の雰囲気も落ち着きます。 本日の注文❗ 前菜盛り合わせ、ハモ炙り霜降り、鰹たたき、あわびバター焼き肝ソース、 タコの天ぷら(お箸で切れる)絶品です。 湯葉クリームチーズ、生麩そば、生ビール2杯とお酒一合、 デザ...
4.70 (111 reviews)
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Sen
Kaiseki restaurant
Relaxed venue with classic Japanese interiors serving set meals consisting of multiple small plates.
$ $$$
4.70 (107 reviews)
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Mikuri
Kyoto style Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Despite the late time of 21:00 reservation on Friday, we were greeted nicely. And it is a Japanese food and wine shop that even women can enjoy without any hesitation. The owner had a wonderful experience of 40 years sommelier, but it was somehow charming and fun. Marimekko's apron and bow tie look...
$ $$$
4.70 (94 reviews)
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Tsukiakari
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 The best food we’ve had in Kyoto. Such a hidden gem. Everything on the menu was phenomenal, fish tasted super fresh. The drinks were so good too. The chef/owner was super friendly too. Came here for lunch and we’ll definitely be back.
$ $$$
4.70 (92 reviews)
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Mokubee
Kaiseki restaurant
👍👍 旨い! 他の祇園の店で食べたら倍は取られるでしょう。 雰囲気も良いし言うことなし。 祇園界隈でいろいろ行きましたが、ここが一番です。 ポーションが小さくて食べにくいから一つ星の評価が有りますが、そう言う評価は京料理を知らない人の話しです。 京料理の手の込んだ奥深さを知ったら唸るだけですよ。 他の構え...
$ $$$
4.70 (86 reviews)
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ごちそう 紫陽
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 This is the best restaurant I've eaten in in all of Japan. (I've lived here two and a half years.) Obanzai or home cooking by a true genius. I was blown away. We tried to go back the second night it was so good (but it was closed that night, alas). I'd go back to Kyoto just to eat here!
$ $$$
4.70 (66 reviews)
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Nakazen
Kaiseki restaurant
👍👍 One of the top quality kaiseki dinings of Kyoto in a lovely setting. Chef Sasaki brilliantly puts together the well selected ingredients and presents it in an amazing way. It will be a memorable meal for visitors without spending their fortunes.
$ $$$
4.70 (66 reviews)
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Kyo-sai Washoku Kobayashi
Kaiseki restaurant
👍👍 23.10.14 ランチで利用。一品一品に手がかかっていて、食べていて目でも楽しめる。穴子の押し寿司は、ただ穴子だけでなく、他の素材と組み合わせてあって、食感も楽しめた。器も綺麗。 また大切な人を連れて再訪したいと思いました。
4.70 (58 reviews)
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Funaichi
Japanese restaurant
👍 A poster girl? The horned owl is so cute. You can choose your main dish for lunch, and you can also get a second helping of freshly cooked white rice. If I worked nearby, I would probably have lunch here every day. Next time, I want to go at night.
4.70 (52 reviews)
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Gion Rikichi
Kaiseki restaurant
👍👍 Really enjoyed the food and variety here. The owners were so friendly and their sake recommendations were perfect with the food.
$ $$$
4.70 (47 reviews)
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Kyoryori HAKU
Sukiyaki restaurant
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4.70 (45 reviews)
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Fukura
Japanese restaurant
😐 コース料理は視覚的にも美しく味付けも美味しかったです。 ただ、、、お一人で調理されているので仕方ないですが提供時間は結構掛かります。 アラカルトは調理方法が、似たものが多く、コース以外にアラカルトで楽しむのにはレパートリーが乏いかな。あと、常連とそうでない人の対応が、あからさまに異なる接客はいただけな...
$ $$$
4.70 (29 reviews)
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Mishou
Japanese restaurant
👍 こじんまりと落ち着いた空間でした。
$ $$$
4.70 (26 reviews)
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OTOMO KYOTO
Japanese restaurant
👍 店の外観を撮り忘れました。^^; 家族4人でお寺参りの後、北野天満宮に向かう際に見かけて、まだ新しく綺麗な佇まいな店だったので、予約制の店かな? と思って、聞いてみたところ大丈夫とのこと。 こだわりご飯のキャッチにも惹かれて、入りました。 店の雰囲気もいい感じ。 店主さんのおすすめで、ボクらはすき焼き...
$ $$$
4.70 (19 reviews)
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Mizuki
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 A peaceful and beautiful teppanyaki at Mizuki is like spa for mind and soul. Food is fresh and delicious, also tastefully presented! A very luxury experience and value for money! 🥰🥰🥰
$ $$$
4.60 (174 reviews)
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