Hidden gems - Japanese authentic restaurants in Kamigyō-ku, Japan not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Japanese authentic restaurants in Kamigyō-ku

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 Kamigyō-ku. This list contains 22 places from Japanese authentic restaurant category.

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Tozentei

Kaiseki restaurant

👍👍 The atmosphere is better than before the move, and the taste is the same as before. This is a cooking dish.

$$$ $

4.80 (65 reviews) (~2.49 km from centre)

Otagi

Kyoto style Japanese restaurant

🫤 Ever since I went there when it was in Kitaoji. At that time, it was good for a reasonable price, but the quality of the food was uneven. The price and the ingredients used have only increased, but that hasn't changed; some dishes are delicious and others aren't. Even if they just raise the price an...

$$$ $

4.80 (34 reviews) (~3.26 km from centre)

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 (113 reviews) (~2.58 km from centre)

Yukari

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Japanese casual formal restaurant. You can have variety of dish course from $50/each. Also, you can order individual. Master is very friendly. Highly Recommend.

4.70 (108 reviews) (~1.24 km from centre)

Takakura Yamamoto

Tempura restaurant

👍👍 Fun atmosphere, charming head chef, accommodated for my dietary requirements. Conversed well with my group despite our limited Japanese. Chose the tempura omakase course. Tempura was light and crispy, not greasy at all, cooked perfectly and the rice bowl at the end was excellent.

4.70 (95 reviews) (~3.09 km from centre)

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 (81 reviews) (~2.11 km from centre)

ふぐ八

Fugu restaurant

👍👍 사장님 무뚝뚝해 보이시는데 너무 친절하고 따뜻하세요 한국에서 왔다고 하니 종이학도 접어주셨습니다! 완전 감동! 안주들도 너무 맛있어서 이번 여행 중 2번이나 방문했습니다 다음번에도 이 곳을 방문하기 위해 교토에 다시 올 것 같습니다 분위기도 좋고 강추!! 잊지 못할 추억 만들어주셔서 감사합니다 사장님!

4.70 (69 reviews) (~5.13 km from centre)

Kyoryori HAKU

Sukiyaki restaurant

👍👍 This time I had a chance to stay here for one night. Staying with the best hospitality frees your mind and feels luxurious, but nostalgic. That's the feeling. For dinner, I was able to feel the chef's attention to detail and thoroughly enjoyed the taste, appearance, and tableware. After the meal, we...

4.70 (43 reviews) (~2.42 km from centre)

Yagenbori

Kaiseki restaurant

👍👍 Food was great! Service was a tad slow as this is a smaller shop. I had a great dinner for my wife and i. For two, the tab ended up being about 147 dollars. There is a minimum 6000 yen order here. For the price i felt i got great value for what was given to me. Taste was awesome.

$$ $$

4.60 (137 reviews) (~3.21 km from centre)

Tokiyo

Obanzai restaurant

👍👍 We loved our dining experience with Tokiyo. We were fortunate to have an early dinner reservation on a Friday night. We opted for the 6 portion menu where you get to select from 17 dishes available at the bench. The spicy kimchi chicken and Mackerel were delicious. Be sure to order rice to come wit...

$$ $$

4.60 (118 reviews) (~2.87 km from centre)

Tatsumura

Kyoto style Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Incredible kaiseki lunch! Great seasonal ingredients prepared with much care and attention. Would highly recommend!

4.60 (114 reviews) (~3.06 km from centre)

京野菜桜肉鴨肉子鴨

Meat dish restaurant

👍👍 I had been interested in this place for a while, and it was close to the hotel I was staying at, so I made a reservation. It's hard to find in a back alley, but it's a stylish shop. We booked a course meal for ¥6,000 per person. The duck meat yukhoe, horse sashimi, soup, Kyoto vegetable salad, Kyoto...

$$ $$

4.60 (94 reviews) (~2.48 km from centre)

Kappo Sakamoto

Kaiseki restaurant

🫤 Very underwhelming for a Michelin Star restaurant. The flavours were simply not present or satisfying. Of all the courses, only one could be considered good. I ended up having a similar meal at another restaurant that was far superior. I hope this was just a one-off, otherwise the Michelin guide may...

4.60 (93 reviews) (~2.98 km from centre)

Iwasaki

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Every dish is perfect. I have been to many michelin star restaurants in japan and korea, but this is by far the best restaurant. The price is good as well. You can enjoy watching how the owner chef prepares food with great efforts right in front of you.

$$ $$

4.60 (87 reviews) (~3.35 km from centre)

Oyone

Kyoto style Japanese restaurant

Fixed menus of thoughtfully plated, seasonal dishes from Kyoto in an intimate, enduring eatery.

4.60 (58 reviews) (~2.9 km from centre)

割烹いがらし

Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Igarashi-san is one of the things I look forward to when I come to Kyoto for work. I'm very satisfied with everything. I always enjoy a time that I can't experience in Tokyo.

4.60 (45 reviews) (~3.24 km from centre)

Kisetsu-Kappō Ura

Authentic Japanese restaurant

👍👍 I ordered the daily lunch special, mackerel stew. Looks like you can get a second helping of rice! Everything felt handmade and the quantity was just right.

4.60 (40 reviews) (~4.07 km from centre)

Kikumasa

Kyoto style Japanese restaurant

😠 Walked in and asked for a seat. Was practically pushed out the door by a staff member, who then proceeded to slam shut the door in my face. I guess they were really full?

4.50 (146 reviews) (~2.98 km from centre)

Gion Matayoshi

Kaiseki restaurant

😐 I hate to be harsh. we spent a week eating our way through the best restaurants in tokyo and Kyoto, and this two Michelin star restaurant was supposed to be our finale. we walked out in the middle of the meal after “fresh food” had been sitting on the counter for 15 minutes and we had been served...

4.50 (126 reviews) (~3.2 km from centre)

Sakuragawa

Kyoto style Japanese restaurant

👍👍 Ate at the restaurant on October 24, 2018. Probably the most expensive meal I've ever paid for (20,000 jpy/person) but when done I felt it was totally worth it. My wife and I sat at at the counter. Wonderfully and beautifully prepared, delicious food. Great watching the choreography and technique of...

4.50 (124 reviews) (~2.18 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Japanese authentic restaurants in Kamigyō-ku, Japan