wabiya
Yakitori in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Shijō Station
Our analysis
- #2of 5 yakitori restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 3
Entrance 1
In our ranking, wabiya is 2nd of the 5 yakitori restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi and 6th of 13 in Kyoto. 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. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 5 of the 13 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book wabiya
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-9036 (+81-50-5593-9036 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course: Enjoy the True Deliciousness of Ingredients to Your Heart's Content. A Time for Togetherness.Most booked
2 hr 30 min at the table
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Appetizers
- Types of Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Vegetables
- Types of Grilled Chicken
- Side Dish
- Charcoal-Grilled Chicken
- Rice Dishes
- Dessert
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
From November 2026, Omakase Course: Enjoy the True Deliciousness of Ingredients to Your Heart's Content. A Time for Fami
2 hr 30 min at the table
What is served (9)
- Appetizer
- Appetizers
- Assorted Grilled Chicken
- Grilled Vegetables
- Assorted Grilled Chicken
- Side Dish
- Charcoal-Grilled Chicken
- Rice
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥1,500 more than the one above
October 9, 12:00 Collaboration Event 【Wabiya × Higashiyama Tsukasa
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
¥16,500 more than the one above
October 9, 18:30 Collaboration Event 【Wabiya × Higashiyama TsukasaMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Kaiseki
¥33,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$220
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 | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
| Opened | August 2023 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Shijō Station.
Also near: Karasuma (Exit 19): 7 min · Gojō: 8 min
- Leave Shijō Station and walk south-west for 130 m.
- Bear left at Bank of Kyoto and walk 190 m.
wabiya is on your left.
On your left
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都府京都市下京区高辻通東洞院東入三軒町554
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 554 -, Kyoto 600-8097 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Shijo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Wabiya is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. wabiya in the Michelin Guide
From the restaurant's website
| Executive chef | 秋山 達行 |
|---|
As stated on wabiya.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does wabiya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is wabiya closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to wabiya?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to wabiya?
Shijō Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Karasuma Station is about 6 minutes away.
Is wabiya in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Wabiya is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.