Teppanyaki Tokiwa
鉄板焼 ときわ
Teppanyaki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
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Our analysis
- #7of 22 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,457
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 32 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 27
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Teppanyaki Tokiwa is 7th of the 22 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Ikyu), 14% below the ¥17,457 median of the 13 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,000 (on Tabelog) is about the same as the ¥7,900 median of 10. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 5 of the 22 teppanyaki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,000, 47% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥8,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Teppanyaki restaurants 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teppanyaki Aoi | #4 | ¥17,457 | ¥7,084 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Kyōto | — |
| Kyo Suiran | #6 | ¥28,463 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Torokko Arashiyama | — |
| Teppanyaki Tokiwa | #7 | ¥15,000 | ¥8,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Gion Plum | #8 | ¥14,300 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Chikumo | #9 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Yasaka | #10 | ¥33,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 14 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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Teppanyaki Tokiwa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-254-2536 (+81-75-254-2536 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? Teppanyaki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
![Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer [Sunflower] 100g Japanese Beef Steak Lunch with a Drink - 6 Dishes, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26001495/374874-eceaed609b612e4731044b7315ef4052.webp)
Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer [Sunflower] 100g Japanese Beef Steak Lunch with a Drink - 6 Dishes
Lunch · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
Cheapest
Tokiwa Lunch: Fresh Seasonal Fish and 60g of Japanese Beef Steak, 7 Dishes in Total
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Beef
¥8,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,000 more than the one above
Gourmet Colorful Lunch: Live Lobster and 80g Japanese Beef Steak, 7 Dishes in Total
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Lobster
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥5,000 more than the one above
![Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer [Osmanthus] 120g Black Wagyu Cooked on Your Table - 6 Dishes, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26001495/368354-b2ea73ac776f886de110187408008fb8.webp)
Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer [Osmanthus] 120g Black Wagyu Cooked on Your Table - 6 Dishes
6 dishes
- Wagyu
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Kurama Course: 6 Dishes including Seasonal Fish Grilled in Front of You and Wagyu Steak
6 dishes
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
¥16,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,000 more than the one above
Wagyu Brand Tour Fair: Japanese Wagyu Lunch, Enjoy the Flavor of Japanese Wagyu, 7 Dishes
Lunch · 7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Wagyu
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (14)
- March-April: Sendai Beef
- May-June: Kyoto Wagyu
- July-August: Shinshu Premium Beef
- September-October: Olive Beef
- November-December: Saga Beef
- January-February: Matsusaka Beef
- Appetizers
- Seasonal Soup
- Wagyu Steak (Filet 100g or Strip Loin 120g)
- Seasonal Grilled Vegetables
- Salad
- Rice, Pickles, Miso Soup
- Dessert
- Feel free to ask about increasing the steak portion.
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,000 more than the one above
Seafood Course: Fully Satisfied with Fresh Seafood! A Full Course Featuring Seafood, 6 Dishes in Total
6 dishes
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,000 more than the one above
Arashiyama Live Sweet Shrimp and Premium Wagyu Steak Course, 6 Dishes
6 dishes
- Wagyu
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$140
¥1,000 more than the one above
![Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer [Luxury Menu] Live Lobster and Omi Beef Steak, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26001495/374875-bcaff87d3a53a0de1039b7c6b4033c20.webp)
Kyoto Gourmet Tour 2026 Summer [Luxury Menu] Live Lobster and Omi Beef Steak
6 dishes
- Lobster
- Wagyu
¥34,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
¥13,000 more than the one above
Kiyotaki Course: Live Lobster and Special Omi Beef Steak, 7 Dishes in Total
7 dishes
- Lobster
- Wagyu
¥34,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
Extreme" Luxurious Feast of Live Abalone, Live Ise Lobster, and Special Omi Beef Steak, 7 Dishes
7 dishes
- Abalone
- Spiny lobster
- Wagyu
¥40,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$270
¥6,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 60 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking space available in front of the store |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hotel restaurant, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, Sommelier available |
Getting there
1 min walk (110 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Sanjo: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 8 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 2 and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Teppanyaki Tokiwa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鉄板焼 ときわ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鉄板焼 ときわ京都府京都市中京区河原町御池 ホテルオークラ京都 17F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - Directly connected to Kyoto City Hall Station on the Tozai Subway Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 250 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Teppanyaki Tokiwa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Teppanyaki Tokiwa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Teppanyaki Tokiwa?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 1 minute on foot (110 m). Sanjo Station is about 7 minutes away.
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.