Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion
和牛料亭 bungo 祇園
Yakiniku in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 24 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 2 of the 9 yakiniku restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 32 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Yakiniku 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yakiniku Yamachan | #3 | ¥13,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 7 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Wed |
| Gion Karoku | #4 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2026 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| 299 | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2026 | — | — |
| Riki Chan Gion | — | ¥21,000 | ¥21,000 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2026 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma | — |
| Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 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, Private rooms |
How to book Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3091-6677 (+81-50-3091-6677 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion, please note that a service fee may be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
- Notice from the restaurant:
- ▶ Reservation times are as follows: [Lunch 12:00 - 14:00] (Lunch service starts from September 3, 2025) and [Dinner 17:00 - 20:30].
- ▶ We offer a grilled course specifically for customers who do not prefer raw meat.
- ▶ Reservations are generally available for those aged middle school and above who wish to enjoy the course.
- ▶ For customers requesting a private room, a fee of JPY 5,500 (tax included) per person is required.
- ▶ Customers with children under elementary school age can reserve a private room at no additional charge. (Note: Children under elementary school age are exempt from the private room fee. A Yakiniku Rice Bowl Set Meal priced at JPY 3,500 (tax included) is available for dinner only.)
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 32, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is allowed inside the restaurant. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Counter seating, Live music, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | February 2023 |
Getting there
3 min walk (260 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjo: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 7 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear left at Jam Hostel and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion is on your left.
On your left
Look for
和牛料亭 bungo 祇園
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
和牛料亭 bungo 祇園京都府京都市東山区新橋通大和大路東入元吉町56
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 56 -, Kyoto 605-0087 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Keihan Electric Railway, Gion Shijo Station, 7-minute walk. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 770 m, about 13 min walk
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Wagyu Restaurant Bungo Gion |
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As stated on wagyuryotei-bungo.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion, please note that a service fee may be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Wagyu Ryotei bungo Gion?
Gion-shijo Station, about 3 minutes on foot (260 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 6 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.