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Kyoto Station Food Guide: Where and What to Eat around Kyoto Station
- Kyoto Localized
- Aug 3
- 2 min read
Looking for the best eats around Kyoto Station? In this guide, we have highlighted the best restaurants to visit and suggested food recommendations.
For most tourists in Kyoto, Kyoto Station is the first point of entry. It's a central hub that connects the city to the rest of Japan. Whether you are on a journey or you fancy a little adventure around the station, you’ll never be disappointed!
Here are some of the best restaurants around Kyoto Station:
1. Beef cutlet at Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu
This popular shokudo restaurant is best known for its gyu katsu (beef cutlet), a crowd favorite among commuters and locals. They serve all types of high-quality Wagyu beef, from Kobe to Kuroge to Matsusaka.
Price: From 2,000 yen
Hours: 10:30 AM-10:30 PM
Contact: +81753654188
Address: 211 Maoyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8211, Japan
2.Wagyu hamburger at Wagyu to Worldwide
Get your hamburger fix at Wagyu to Worldwide. Not just your regular hamburger place, they serve 100% Wagyu beef patties—no fillers! And their homemade buns are baked daily.
Price: From 3,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5–10 PM (Daily)
Contact: +81756346300
Address: 16-3 Higashikujo Nishiiwamotocho, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8005, Japan
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3. Hotpot at Kyōto Hyōto
If you’re looking for shabu-shabu dining experience in Kyoto, Kyoto Hyoto is a great place to visit. All types of high-quality thin-sliced meat and fresh veggies are available to give your hotpot the most satisfying taste.
Price: From 10,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM–3 PM, 5:30–11 PM (Daily)
Contact: +81753422338
Address: 607-12 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
4. Wagyu tempura at Tempura Tententen
Whether it’s vegetable tempura or shrimp tempura you are craving, Tempura Tententen has everything to satiate your palate. But one thing that stands out from its menu is its A5 Wagyu tempura. It’s crispy on the outside, but you get to the inside, it’s rich, tender, and melts in your mouth. Be sure to try it!
Price: From 1,000 yen
Hours: 11:30 AM–9:30 PM (Daily)
Contact: +81757082966
Address: Japan, 〒600-8211 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Maoyacho, 214 京都駅第五ビル 1F
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5. Jurakudai
If you are looking for a truly local experience, visiting an izakaya (pub or bar) is a must. Several places dot Kyoto Station but one of our favorites is Jurakudai. They serve a wide range of local foods, including tempura, ramen, and sushi. But the star of them all? Wagyu beef skewers! Be sure to have it!
Price: From 4,000 yen
Hours: 4–11:30 PM (Monday-Friday), 2–11:30 PM (Saturday & Sunday)
Contact: +815054485465
Address: 112-2 Nakaicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8219, Japan
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Looking for a fun food tour in Kyoto? Join our local guides for the Nishiki Market Kyoto Food Tour, where we will take you to the best food spots at Nishiki Market and let you feast on various delicious dishes.
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