Oju An
翁樹庵
Steak in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- ¥25,410least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,410 (on its website), 69% above the ¥15,000 median of the 18 steakhouses in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 7 of the 36 steakhouses in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 4) and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
How it compares
Steakhouses in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grill Kinsei | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 9 min, Sanjō Keihan | Wed |
| Steak Nakahiko | — | ¥17,600 | ¥7,700 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Steak House Yoshida | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Oju An | — | ¥25,410 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Kobe Gyu Teppanyaki Hibachi Gion Ten | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Hungry Diner Miyagawa Cho | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | No public phone or online | — | 5 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Sat, Sun |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Oju An
- Call 075-222-0017 (+81-75-222-0017 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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.
Can't get a table? Steakhouses nearby you can book online
BENJAMIN STEAK HOUSE KyotoPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.74
YutakaGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.67
Dominique Bouchet Kyoto 「Le Teppanyaki」Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.65
Gozan NozomiKyoto Station Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.63
Courses and prices
As listed on the restaurant's own website (names as written there). Prices are per person.
Omakase course
季節のおまかせコース
¥25,410
per person, ≈$170
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | • We kindly ask that men refrain from entering in sandals, tank tops, sweatpants, jerseys, or other casual attire. • We also ask that women wearing strong perfume refrain from entering. • We look forward to welcoming you in semi-formal attire, such as collared shirts or jackets. • Customers arriving barefoot are requested to bring socks. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
Getting there
5 min walk (420 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 5): 6 min · Karasuma (Exit 19): 12 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
- Turn left onto Tominokoji Street and walk 90 m.
- Turn right onto Aneyakoji Street and walk 90 m.
- Turn left onto Yanaginobamba Street and walk 80 m.
Oju An is on your right.
On your right
Look for
翁樹庵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
翁樹庵京都府京都市中京区柳之馬場通三条上ル油屋町87
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 87 -, Kyoto 604-8063 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from City Hall on the Tozai Subway Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 500 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Oju An cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Oju An?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Oju An?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 5 minutes on foot (420 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Oju An have a dress code?
• We kindly ask that men refrain from entering in sandals, tank tops, sweatpants, jerseys, or other casual attire. • We also ask that women wearing strong perfume refrain from entering. • We look forward to welcoming you in semi-formal attire, such as collared shirts or jackets. • Customers arriving barefoot are requested to bring socks.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.