Oito
おいと
Hot pot in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #10of 21 hot pot restaurants in Kyoto
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Bib GourmandMichelin Guide 2026
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
In our ranking, Oito is 10th of the 21 hot pot restaurants in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. Its record: a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 2 in Kyoto in this guide). It takes bookings by phone only; 3 of the 21 hot pot restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Hot pot 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuzuya Ryokan Isshin Kyo | #5 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Daiki | #7 | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Oito | #10 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Phone only | Bib Gourmand | 3 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| YUGYOAN Kyoto Ten | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Keage | Mon |
| Gion Mizuoka | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Hayakawa Honten | — | ¥17,200 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
| House rules | Photography is not allowed |
How to book Oito
- Call 075-561-3575 (+81-75-561-3575 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥4,000–4,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Wednesdays | — |
|---|
- ■Business hours
- 12:00 - 14:00 (Lunch service is unavailable during July and August)
- Lunch may also not be available in September
- From 18:00 onwards
- ■Closed on
- Hours and closed days may change, so please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Smoking allowed The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Hideout, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu) |
Getting there
3 min walk (240 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 5 min · Sanjō Keihan: 10 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 7 and walk east for 180 m.
- Bear left at Tsujiri and walk 40 m.
Oito is on your left.
On your left
Look for
おいと
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
おいと京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側253
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 253 Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0073 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Less than 10 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 390 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
Bib Gourmand2026
Oito has a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide 2026, the guide's mark for good food at a moderate price. Oito in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oito cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Oito?
Gion-shijo Station, about 3 minutes on foot (240 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is Oito in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Oito has a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide 2026, the guide's mark for good food at a moderate price.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.