Tori Yasa
鳥彌三
Hot pot in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 hot pot restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Tori Yasa is 1st of the 5 hot pot restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 3rd of 21 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 3 of the 21 hot pot restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8) and a less expensive lunch (from ¥4,000, 73% below its dinner budget).
How it compares
Hot pot restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Yasa | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥4,000–4,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Maison de Vin Uzura Tei | #4 | ¥8,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2021 | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Sun |
| Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Mutsu no Ie | — | ¥21,780 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Tori Nabe Chin | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥2,000–2,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier |
How to book Tori Yasa
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5595-6852 (+81-50-5595-6852 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥15,000–19,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–16:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 30 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a designated smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children under 18 are not admitted |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Open terrace |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
Getting there
2 min walk (140 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 3 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 10 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Bear left at flow by nozy coffee and walk 20 m.
Tori Yasa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鳥彌三
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鳥彌三京都府京都市下京区西石垣通四条下ル斉藤町136
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 136 Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | A 3-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station or Keihan Gion-Shijo Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tori Yasa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tori Yasa closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Tori Yasa?
Children under 18 are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Tori Yasa?
Gion-shijo Station, about 2 minutes on foot (140 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 4 minutes away.
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.