izon
Innovative in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Jingū-Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 4
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 59% of its innovative restaurants. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 29 of the 59 innovative restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Innovative restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niku Ryori Kanae | — | ¥18,000 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Synager | — | ¥14,300 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 5 min, Marutamachi | — |
| mane | — | ¥11,000 | ¥8,360 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Another C | — | ¥19,800 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 2 min, Sanjo | — |
| Etto | — | ¥13,200 | ¥13,200 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 13 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
| izon | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 7 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Wed |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sofa seating |
How to book izon
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5570-9782 (+81-50-5570-9782 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Innovative Spice Omakase Course
10 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:30–21:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 4 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from coming in wearing perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Sofa seating |
| Drinks | Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about wine, Particular about cocktails |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, English menu |
Getting there
7 min walk (530 m) from Jingū-Marutamachi Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Marutamachi: 9 min · Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 10 min
- Leave Jingū-Marutamachi Station by Exit 3 and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Bear right onto Marutamachi Street and walk 430 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at izon.
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市中京区毘沙門町556-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 556-1 Bishamoncho (Nishinotoindori) Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0082 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 【From JR Kyoto Station】. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 530 m, about 9 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 760 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does izon cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does izon have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is izon closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to izon?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to izon?
Jingū-Marutamachi Station, about 7 minutes on foot (530 m). Marutamachi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does izon have a dress code?
Please refrain from coming in wearing perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.