Tori Saki Jiko
鳥さき而光
Yakitori in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Ōmiya Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥15,000 median of the 5 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 5 of the 13 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 2 or 4).
How it compares
Yakitori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| wabiya | #6 | ¥15,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Shijō | Mon, Sun |
| Tori Yasa | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Torisho Sai | — | ¥15,400 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 2 min, Nijōjō-mae | Sun |
| Tori Saki Jiko | — | ¥15,000 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Ōmiya | Sun |
| Nakamura | — | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Yoshi Da Yoshio | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | 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 | Counter seats, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Tori Saki Jiko
- Call 050-5597-6660 (+81-50-5597-6660 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Yakitori nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 18:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking area available. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | October 2025 |
Getting there
6 min walk (490 m) from Ōmiya Station, Exit 4.
Also near: Shijō-Ōmiya (Exit 4): 6 min · Nijō: 9 min
- Leave Ōmiya Station by Exit 4 and walk north-west for 30 m.
- Turn right at Nakau and walk 20 m.
- Turn left at Lawson and walk 190 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Tori Saki Jiko is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鳥さき而光
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鳥さき而光京都府京都市中京区壬生馬場町29-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 29-1 Mibubanbacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-8805 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 7-minute walk from Shijo Omiya Station and a 10-minute walk from Nijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nijō Castle, 840 m, about 14 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tori Saki Jiko cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tori Saki Jiko closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Tori Saki Jiko?
Ōmiya Station, about 6 minutes on foot (490 m). Shijō-Ōmiya Station is about 8 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.