Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana
焼鳥 京都橘
Yakitori in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #2of 13 yakitori restaurants in Kyoto
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook online: TableCheck
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana is 2nd of the 13 yakitori restaurants 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. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026 and Tabelog 100 in 2023, 2024, and 2025. 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tori Saki | #1 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Karasuma Oike | Sun |
| Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana | #2 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Nishino | #3 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Saiin | Wed, Sun |
| Tori Kago | #4 | ¥17,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Ōmiya | — |
| 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 |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana
- 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 075-741-6666 (+81-75-741-6666 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–19:30, 20:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | November 2021 |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 8 min · Sanjo: 11 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Gokomachi Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn left onto Oshikōji Street and walk 60 m.
Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana is on your left.
On your left
Look for
焼鳥 京都橘
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
焼鳥 京都橘京都府京都市中京区押小路通御幸町西入橘町612 バインオークAiina B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 612 -, Kyoto 604-0802 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | ◇For guests arriving by train. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 480 m, about 8 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 660 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana in the Michelin Guide
- Selected for Tabelog yakitori WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2024
- Selected for Tabelog Yakitori WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2023
From the restaurant's website
| Owner | 坂田 知紀 |
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As stated on kyototachibana.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana 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 Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 10 minutes away.
Is Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Yakitori Kyoto Tachibana 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.