Torino Koji Yamagishi
とりの小路 やま岸
Yakitori in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 yakitori restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Torino Koji Yamagishi is 1st of the 5 yakitori restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 5th of 13 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 12% below the ¥15,000 median of the 5 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 5 of the 13 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until midnight).
How it compares
Yakitori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torino Koji Yamagishi | #5 | ¥13,200 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Shijō | — |
| 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 |
| Yoshi Da Yoshio | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Sun |
| Chicken Sukiyaki etoco | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Torino Koji Yamagishi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-4946 (+81-50-5597-4946 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
This is a yakitori course filled with the owner's desire for you to thoroughly enjoy the Kuro Satsuma Chicken Kuro-O yakMost booked
Kuro-O Omakase
13 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Wednesday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Thursday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Friday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Saturday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Sunday | 17:00–00:00 (next day) |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | February 2025 |
Getting there
1 min walk (80 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma: 1 min · Karasuma Oike (Exit 6): 9 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn right at nana's green tea and walk 40 m.
Torino Koji Yamagishi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
とりの小路 やま岸
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
とりの小路 やま岸京都府京都市下京区函谷鉾町77 MOKUKYOTO 4F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 77 Kankobokocho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8009 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Torino Koji Yamagishi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Torino Koji Yamagishi?
Shijō Station, about 1 minute on foot (80 m). Karasuma Station is about 4 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.