Wagyu lunch in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
10 restaurants, dinner from ¥15,000
10 wagyu restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi that charge ¥15,000 or more at dinner also serve lunch. Lunch is usually easier to book and costs less, the classic way to try a top kitchen.
Our analysis of these 10
- 10%book online in English (1)
1Shinya Yakiniku Daichan¥20,000–29,999
2Niku Ryori Arakawa¥15,000–19,999
3BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto¥15,000–19,999
4Mishimatei¥15,000–19,999
5Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto¥15,000–19,999
1 can be booked online in English, 3 online in Japanese only, 4 by phone only and 2 publish neither a phone number nor online booking. The services that cover the most of them: Ikyu Restaurant (4, in Japanese), TableCheck (1).
Counted 5 November 2026 from Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge and restaurant websites. Booking services ↓ · How we count
Ranked list
In our order: Tabelog rating, awards and ease of booking. Restaurant data checked November 2026. 1 of these 10 take bookings online.
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- 1
Shinya Yakiniku Daichan深夜焼肉 だいちゃん
Yakiniku, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
2026Bronze百名店2026- Cash only
¥20,000–29,999
dinner per person, about $130–200
Lunch ¥20,000–29,999
Tabelog 4.32
- 2
Niku Ryori Arakawa肉料理 荒川
Yakiniku, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 2 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
百名店2026- Closed Wednesdays
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥10,000–14,999
Tabelog 3.79
- 3
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyotoベンジャミンステーキハウス 京都
Steak, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 2 min walk from Karasuma Station
百名店2025- UnionPay
- Online booking
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Vegetarian options
- ¥12,000 Private Room or Floor Rental…
- ¥15,000 Private Room or Floor Rental…
- ¥16,000 DINNER - Double Main Course:…
- +9 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥6,000–7,999
Tabelog 3.74
- 4
Mishimatei三嶋亭 本店
Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 6 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Michelin Guide20262019Bronze百名店2026- UnionPay
- Private rooms
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥8,000–9,999
Tabelog 3.64
- 5
Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto叙々苑 游玄亭 京都
Yakiniku, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 4 min walk from Karasuma Station
- Private rooms
- Children welcome
- ¥8,800 Wagyu Sirloin course 150g
- ¥12,000 Hana Kaiseki course
- ¥12,300 Wagyu Fillet course 150g
- +5 more · per person
Lunch ¥5,000–5,999
Tabelog 3.42
- 6
Sumibi Steak Sakai Kyoto Sanjo炭火ステーキ坂井 京都三条
Steak, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 4 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station
- English menu
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Closed Wednesdays
- ¥25,800 KOBE BEEF 【Tasting Menu】~Tria…
- ¥35,000 CHARCOAL GRILLED KOBE BEEF CO…
- per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥15,000–19,999
Tabelog 3.30
- 7
Steak Misono Kyotoステーキ みその 京都店
Steak, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 5 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Halal options
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥8,000–9,999
Tabelog 3.14
- 8
Kobe Beef Teppan Steak Sayaka神戸牛鉄板ステーキ沙耶香
Teppanyaki, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 4 min walk from Karasuma Station
- English-speaking staff
- Private rooms
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Vegetarian options
- ¥7,000 Enjoy 100g of Premium Kobe Be…
- ¥10,000 Enjoy an appetizer featuring…
- ¥13,000 Raw Food Experience Course
- +6 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥6,000–7,999
Tabelog 3.08
- 9
Kobe Gyu Teppanyaki Hibachi Gion Ten神戸牛鉄板焼き 火鉢 祇園店
Teppanyaki, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
- UnionPay
- English-speaking staff
- Counter seats
- Children welcome
- Wheelchair access
- ¥8,778 Kobe Beef Premium Lean Steak…
- ¥11,880 Premium Marbled Red Meat Stea…
- ¥15,180 Kobe Beef Premium Cut Ribeye…
- +5 more · per person, tax incl.
Lunch ¥5,000–5,999
- 10
Hungry Diner Miyagawa Choハングリーダイナー 宮川町
Steak, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 6 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station
- UnionPay
- Children welcome
- Closed Saturdays and Sundays
¥15,000–19,999
dinner per person, about $100–130
Lunch ¥3,000–3,999
How to book these 10, and what they charge
| Booking | Language | Restaurants | Least expensive dinner course |
|---|---|---|---|
| TableCheck | English | 1 | ¥16,000 · BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto |
| Ikyu Restaurant | Japanese only | 4 | ¥16,000 · BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto |
| By phone only | — | 4 | — |
| No phone or online booking published | — | 2 | — |
Each restaurant counted once for every service it takes bookings through; the least expensive dinner course is the lowest among the restaurants that service covers, as published on Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge or the restaurant's website.
About wagyu lunch in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
By dinner price, 9 at ¥15,000–19,999 and 1 at ¥20,000–29,999. 4 have won The Tabelog Award or a place on a Tabelog 100 list. The highest rated on Tabelog are Shinya Yakiniku Daichan, Niku Ryori Arakawa, and BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto. A typical dinner here costs about ¥18,000 per person, less than the Kyoto average of about ¥22,000 for wagyu. The most common nearest stations are Karasuma (3) and Kyoto-Kawaramachi (2).
1 of the 10 can be booked online; the others take reservations by phone, usually in Japanese, which is where a hotel concierge helps. 9 accept credit cards.
Questions visitors ask
How much is a high-end wagyu lunch in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi?
Lunch at the 10 wagyu restaurants listed here ranges from ¥3,000 to ¥29,999 per person, as each restaurant publishes it. Dinner at the same restaurants starts at ¥15,000.
How much does high-end wagyu cost in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi?
Dinner at the 10 wagyu restaurants listed here ranges from ¥15,000 to ¥29,999 per person, and a typical dinner costs about ¥18,000: 9 at ¥15,000–19,999 and 1 at ¥20,000–29,999, by Tabelog's dinner budgets.
Which wagyu restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi have won awards?
Shinya Yakiniku Daichan, Niku Ryori Arakawa, BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto, and Mishimatei have won The Tabelog Award or been selected for a Tabelog 100 list.
Can I book wagyu in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi online?
Yes for 1 of the 10: they can be booked online in English, most through TableCheck (1). 3 more take online bookings in Japanese only. 4 take bookings by phone only, often in Japanese; a hotel concierge can call.
Are children allowed at high-end wagyu restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi?
It depends on the restaurant: 6 say children are welcome and 0 do not admit young children. Each listing shows the restaurant's policy where it has one.