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Wagyu in Kyoto under ¥20,000

43 restaurants, dinner from ¥15,000

43 wagyu restaurants in Kyoto put dinner at ¥15,000 to ¥19,999 per person: the most accessible band of high-end wagyu in this guide.

Our analysis of these 43

  • ¥15,000median cheapest dinner course (22 of 43)
  • 16%book online in English (7)
  • 19 of 22have a dinner course under ¥20,000

At the 22 that publish a dinner course, the least expensive one has a median price of ¥15,000, 14% below the ¥17,500 median of all 67 wagyu restaurants in Kyoto; the lowest is ¥11,935 at Steak Hanasato Gion.

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. 7 of these 43 take bookings online.

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  1. 1

    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

  2. 2

    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. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.74

  3. 3

    Yakiniku Yamachan焼肉やまちゃん

    Yakiniku, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 7 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station

    百名店2026
    • UnionPay
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Wednesdays
    • ¥13,500 Dinner Omakase Course (Starts…
    • ¥13,500 Dinner Omakase Course (Starts…
    • ¥13,500 Omakase Dinner Course (Starts…
    • per person, tax incl. · 10% below the list median

    Tabelog 3.75

  4. 4

    Gion Karoku祇園 鹿六

    Yakiniku, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 10 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    百名店2026
    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Mondays
    • ¥2,500 Charcoal Grilled Course
    • ¥3,500 Special Charcoal Grilled Cour…
    • ¥12,000 鹿六コース
    • +9 more · per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.66

  5. 5

    Niku Ryori Yama肉料理やま

    Wagyu, Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, 6 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station

    • English menu
    • Online booking
    • Cards accepted
    • Counter seats

    Easy to book from abroad

    • ¥22,000 Omakase
    • per person · 47% above the list median

    Tabelog 3.69

  6. 6

    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

  7. 7

    Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」ドミニク・ブシェ・キョート・ル・テッパンヤキ

    Teppanyaki, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 4 min walk from Keage Station

    百名店2025
    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Online booking
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Wednesdays

    Easy to book from abroad

    • ¥20,000 Dinner Bruine
    • ¥25,000 Dinner Crépuscue
    • ¥30,000 Dinner Éclat
    • +3 more · per person, tax incl. · 33% above the list median

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.65

  8. 8

    Niku Ryori Kanae肉料理かなえ

    Wagyu, Imperial Palace Area, 3 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station

    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • ¥18,000 Monday to Saturday Starting a…
    • ¥18,000 Sunday 13:00/17:00 Start
    • per person, tax incl. · 20% above the list median

    Lunch ¥15,000–19,999

    Tabelog 3.73

  9. 9

    Gion 245祗園245

    Italian, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 6 min walk from Sanjō Keihan Station

    百名店2025
    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • ¥15,000 Set menu
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Tabelog 3.64

  10. 10

    Gozan Nozomi五山望

    Teppanyaki, Kyoto Station Area, 1 min walk from Kyōto Station

    百名店2025
    • Online booking
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • ¥21,000 Gozan~ Teppan-yaki Course wit…
    • ¥23,000 Chef's Recommended Course - S…
    • ¥27,000 Miyabi~ "Special Wagyu Beef"…
    • +3 more · per person, tax incl. · 13% above the list median

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.63

  11. 11

    Junshin An純心庵

    Steak, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 7 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station

    百名店2025
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • ¥12,100 Dinner course
    • ¥12,100 Dinner course
    • ¥30,250 Dinner course
    • per person, tax incl. · 19% below the list median

    Tabelog 3.65

  12. 12

    Steak House Shingoステーキハウス新吾

    Steak, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    百名店2025
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • ¥18,900 Dinner course
    • ¥23,100 Dinner course
    • ¥8,400 Lunch course
    • +1 more · per person, tax incl. · 26% above the list median

    Tabelog 3.63

  13. 13

    Kyoto Niku Kappou Miyata京都肉割烹 みや田

    Wagyu, Kyoto Station Area, 9 min walk from Kyōto Station

    • Counter seats
    • ¥13,000 Evening Niku Kappou Course (G…
    • ¥15,000 Evening Special Niku Kappou C…
    • ¥17,000 Evening Kyoto Niku Kappou Cou…
    • +6 more · per person, tax incl. · 13% below the list median

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.62

  14. 14

    Renraku Senれんらく船

    Wagyu, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 2 min walk from Sanjo Station

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Tabelog 3.61

  15. 15

    Nakamuraなかむら

    Wagyu, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Counter seats
    • ¥13,200 Dinner course
    • per person, tax incl. · 12% below the list median

    Tabelog 3.60

  16. 16

    Teppanyaki Aoi鉄板焼 葵

    Teppanyaki, Kyoto Station Area, 9 min walk from Kyōto Station

    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • ¥17,457 Wagyu Steak Dinner – 120g of…
    • ¥18,469 Lobster and Scallop Wagyu Din…
    • ¥19,481 Special Offer with 1 Drink In…
    • +9 more · per person, tax incl. · 16% above the list median

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.59

  17. 17

    Kyo Suiran京 翠嵐

    Kaiseki, Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo, 7 min walk from Arashiyama Station

    • Online booking
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • ¥28,463 Dinner Course [Ransai
    • ¥9,000 Lunch Course: Toki no Ka + 1…
    • ¥11,000 Lunch Course: Toki no Ka + 1…
    • +2 more · per person, tax incl. · 90% above the list median

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.45

  18. 18

    Teppanyaki Tokiwa鉄板焼 ときわ

    Teppanyaki, Imperial Palace Area, 2 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station

    • UnionPay
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • ¥15,000 Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summe…
    • ¥16,000 Kurama Course: 6 Dishes inclu…
    • ¥20,000 Seafood Course: Fully Satisfi…
    • +8 more · per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.44

  19. 19

    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

  20. 20

    Gion Plum祇園 ぷらむ

    Teppanyaki, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Sundays
    • ¥14,300 Includes Appetizers, Salad, R…
    • ¥14,300 Omakase Course: Enjoy both se…
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Tabelog 3.41

  21. 21

    EMBA KYOTO GRILL (Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto)エンバ キョウト グリル (フォーシーズンズホテル京都)

    Steak, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 13 min walk from Shichijō Station

    • UnionPay
    • English menu
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • ¥6,300 Course
    • ¥7,800 Course
    • ¥17,000 Dinner course
    • +1 more · per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.35

  22. 22

    Junidan Ya Honten十二段家 本店

    Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Private rooms
    • Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays
    • ¥19,550 Dinner course
    • ¥23,000 Dinner course
    • ¥23,000 Dinner course
    • +7 more · per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥2,000–2,999

    Tabelog 3.37

  23. 23

    GermoglioGermoglio ジェルモーリオ

    Italian, Kyoto Station Area, 6 min walk from Kyōto Station

    MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
    • Online booking
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Wednesdays
    • ¥19,800 Course
    • per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.33

  24. 24

    Chikumo竹茂

    Teppanyaki, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Closed Sundays

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Tabelog 3.34

  25. 25

    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

  26. 26

    Steak Hanasato Gionステーキ花郷 祇園店

    Steak, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 7 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • UnionPay
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Sundays
    • ¥11,935 Dinner course
    • ¥18,150 Dinner course
    • ¥31,350 Dinner course
    • +1 more · per person, tax incl. · 20% below the list median

    Tabelog 3.20

  27. 27

    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

  28. 28

    A Kyoto

    Teppanyaki, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Tuesdays
    • ¥8,000 Lunch Only Omakase 8 Dishes (…
    • ¥13,000 Omakase (10 Dishes, Duration:…
    • ¥20,000 Full Course to Enjoy Seasonal…
    • +1 more · per person, tax incl. · 13% below the list median

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.09

  29. 29

    Kyoto Niku no Hiroshige Oikeno京都 肉のひろ重 御池之

    Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu, Imperial Palace Area, 3 min walk from Karasuma Oike Station

    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Private rooms
    • Children welcome
    • ¥16,500 Most Popular: A5 Omi Beef! Ky…
    • ¥16,500 Popular Shabu-Shabu Available…
    • ¥19,250 Chef's Recommendation: Premiu…
    • +3 more · per person, tax incl. · 10% above the list median

    Lunch ¥15,000–19,999

    Tabelog 3.09

  30. 30

    Gion Ushi Akari祇園 牛あかり

    Steak, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • UnionPay
    • English-speaking staff
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Closed Sundays
    • ¥15,000 Gion AKI Course
    • ¥22,000 Purebred Tajima Line Man'yō S…
    • ¥33,000 Purebred Tajima Line Man'yō F…
    • per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥2,000–2,999

    Tabelog 3.08

  31. 31

    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

  32. 32

    Yagyu Tei柳生亭

    Sukiyaki & shabu-shabu, Yamashina, near Higashino Station

    • Cash only
    • Private rooms

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Tabelog 3.11

  33. 33

    Lee °

    Italian, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 7 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Counter seats
    • Closed Sundays
    • ¥12,000 Includes 1 Drink, A5 Wagyu Be…
    • ¥15,400 Dinner Course: Fish Dishes, 2…
    • ¥16,500 10 Dishes including A5 Wagyu…
    • +4 more · per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.10

  34. 34

    Gion Sushi Roku祇園 寿司六

    Sushi, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Closed Wednesdays
    • ¥13,200 Omakase course
    • per person, tax incl. · 12% below the list median

    Tabelog 3.09

  35. 35

    Kobe Gyu Teppanyaki Hibachi Kyoto Ekimae神戸牛鉄板焼き 火鉢 京都駅前店

    Teppanyaki, Kyoto Station Area, 4 min walk from Kyōto Station

    • UnionPay
    • Private rooms
    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • ¥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.

    Tabelog 3.09

  36. 36

    Grill Greenグリルグリーン

    French, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 7 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Counter seats
    • Closed Fridays and Sundays
    • ¥14,500 Dinner course
    • ¥18,000 Dinner course
    • ¥19,500 Dinner course
    • +6 more · per person, tax incl. · about the list median

    Tabelog 3.07

  37. 37

    Steak House Ashiyaステーキハウス 芦屋

    Steak, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 14 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station

    • English menu
    • Counter seats
    • Ages 6+
    • Closed Mondays and Tuesdays

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Tabelog 3.04

  38. 38

    Gion Manyoken Hontenぎをん 萬養軒 本店

    French, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Private rooms
    • Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays
    • ¥15,000 Dinner course
    • ¥19,000 Dinner course
    • per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥8,000–9,999

    Tabelog 3.06

  39. 39

    Grill Kinseiぐりる 金星

    Innovative, Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, 8 min walk from Higashiyama Station

    • Counter seats
    • Children welcome
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wheelchair access
    • Closed Wednesdays
    • ¥15,300 Recommended for Dining: Omaka…
    • per person, tax incl.

    Lunch ¥6,000–7,999

    Tabelog 3.06

  40. 40

    Steak House Yoshidaステーキハウスよしだ

    Steak, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station

    • Closed Sundays

    ¥15,000–19,999

    dinner per person, about $100–130

    Tabelog 3.04

Showing the top 40 of 43 in full. See all 43 and filter by price, children or online booking.

Numbers 41 to 43 in this list

  1. Gyu En
  2. Kobe Gyu Teppanyaki Hibachi Gion Ten
  3. Hungry Diner Miyagawa Cho

How to book these 43, and what they charge

22 of these 43 publish a dinner course on Tabelog, Ikyu, Pocket Concierge or their own website. 19 of those 22 have a dinner course under ¥20,000; at the other 3 the least expensive is ¥20,000 or more, although Tabelog puts their dinner budget under ¥20,000. 16 publish a lunch course, at a median of ¥8,000 (47% below the dinner median). 7 can be booked online in English, 22 online in Japanese only, 11 by phone only and 3 publish neither a phone number nor online booking. The services that cover the most of them: Ikyu Restaurant (29, in Japanese), TableCheck (6), Pocket Concierge (2), the restaurant's booking form (1, in Japanese).

BookingLanguageRestaurantsLeast expensive dinner course
TableCheckEnglish6¥16,000 · BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto
Pocket ConciergeEnglish2¥20,000 · Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」
Ikyu RestaurantJapanese only29¥11,935 · Steak Hanasato Gion
the restaurant's booking formJapanese only1—
By phone only—11—
No phone or online booking published—3—

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 in Kyoto under ¥20,000

10 have won The Tabelog Award or a place on a Tabelog 100 list. The highest rated on Tabelog are Niku Ryori Arakawa, Yakiniku Yamachan, and BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto.

7 of the 43 can be booked online; the others take reservations by phone, usually in Japanese, which is where a hotel concierge helps. 42 accept credit cards. 1 do not admit young children, while 25 say children are welcome. 26 also serve lunch, often the easier and cheaper way in.

Questions visitors ask

How much does high-end wagyu cost in Kyoto?

Dinner at the 43 wagyu restaurants listed here ranges from ¥15,000 to ¥19,999 per person, and a typical dinner costs about ¥18,000: 43 at ¥15,000–19,999, by Tabelog's dinner budgets. 22 of them publish a dinner course; the least expensive one at each has a median price of ¥15,000.

Which wagyu restaurants in Kyoto have won awards?

Niku Ryori Arakawa, BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE Kyoto, Yakiniku Yamachan, Gion Karoku, Mishimatei, and Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」, among 10 in total, have won The Tabelog Award or been selected for a Tabelog 100 list.

Can I book wagyu in Kyoto online?

Yes for 7 of the 43: they can be booked online in English, most through TableCheck (6) and Pocket Concierge (2). 22 more take online bookings in Japanese only. 11 take bookings by phone only, often in Japanese; a hotel concierge can call.

Are children allowed at high-end wagyu restaurants in Kyoto?

It depends on the restaurant: 25 say children are welcome and 1 do not admit young children. Each listing shows the restaurant's policy where it has one.