A Kyoto
Teppanyaki in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,457
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,000 (on Ikyu), 26% below the ¥17,457 median of the 13 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥7,900 median of 10. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 5 of the 22 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 38% below its least expensive dinner course), Sundays (5 of the 11 teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama say they open then), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥8,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Teppanyaki restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yasaka | #10 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Steak Hanasato Gion | — | ¥11,935 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| A Kyoto | — | ¥13,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Tue |
| Lee ° | — | ¥13,915 | ¥3,980 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Steak House Ashiya | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 13 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon, Tue |
| Steak Nakahiko | — | ¥17,600 | ¥7,700 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book A Kyoto
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-1120 (+81-50-5868-1120 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Only Omakase 8 Dishes (Duration 1 Hour)Most booked
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Omakase (10 Dishes, Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes)Most booked
Lunch · 10 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥5,000 more than the one above
Full Course to Enjoy Seasonal Ingredients (13 Dishes, Duration: 2 Hours)
Lunch · 13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Abalone
- Sukiyaki
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥7,000 more than the one above
Full Course to Enjoy Seasonal Ingredients and Ise Lobster (13 Dishes, Duration 2 Hours)
Lunch · 13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Spiny lobster
- Wagyu
- Abalone
- Sukiyaki
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at A, our teppanyaki restaurant, please note that a service charge will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 9 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | January 2026 |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 3): 2 min · Sanjo: 10 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Bear left at McDonald's and walk 40 m.
- Turn right at Sukiya onto Saiseki Street and walk 60 m.
A Kyoto is on your left.
On your left
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市下京区斎藤町140-6 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 140-6 Saitocho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8012 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 2-minute walk from Hankyu Kyoto Line "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station" and 2-minute walk from Keihan Main Line "Gion Shijo Station". |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 480 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does A Kyoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at A, our teppanyaki restaurant, please note that a service charge will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does A Kyoto have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is A Kyoto closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to A Kyoto?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to A Kyoto?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 3 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.