Tenbokaku Kyoto Ekimaeten is modestly situated on the 5th floor of a building located a 3-minute walk away from every line of Kyoto Station. Incredibly fresh seafood makes its way directly to the izakaya from the fishing port in Miyazu City in northern Kyoto Prefecture.

Exceptional dishes featuring this fresh seafood follow the theme of "meals eaten by Kyoto's fishermen." Because each ingredient is so carefully selected, dishes are prepared in a way that honors the natural umami flavors.

Such menu options range from sashimi assortments to seafood BBQ. From the leisurely views of Kyoto during the daytime to the gorgeous views at night, there's no missing out on this refined dining experience.

Relax at the various rooms available, including ones with a sweeping view of Kyoto Tower

All seats are either koshitsu rooms or semi-koshitsu rooms. Some of the luxury koshitsu rooms showcase a view of Kyoto Tower.

There are 20 tables and 100 seats in total, all of which have a horigotatsu - a seat that is built into the floor, allowing space for you to dangle your feet. With this type of seating, there is more than enough space to relax and enjoy the delicious fisherman's meal.

Many types of koshitsu rooms are available. From rooms with bright red chairs, tables, and impressive torii-like pillars to greenly lit rooms that give off an otherworldly atmosphere, there are rooms for all occasions. What's more, Tsunokishuho, a 220-year-old sake shop located in the Nishiki Market Place, has carefully selected 20 types of sake for you to try.

The izakaya offers an all-you-can-drink ticket for 5,000 yen (with tax). This ticket is valid for an entire month, enabling you to come and visit the izakaya as many times as you like throughout this period!

Countermeasures against Covid-19
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of shop and facilities / Sanitizer installed / Disinfected after each guest leaves / Ventilation measures in place / Usage of hypochlorous acid disinfectant spray and NASA sterilizing fogger / Plastic partitions installed / Staff wear masks, gargle, wash hands regularly, and monitor body temperature / Limited capacity / increased space between seats / Reservations required with restricted admission / Entry declined to anyone who is feeling unwell / Masks required / temperature check enforced

The owner of Kaburaya, who originally comes from one of Kyoto's farms, makes sure to stock this izakaya with many of Kyoto's famous produce.

You can have a taste of Kyoto cuisine and other creative dishes that incorporate these vegetables, seasonal ingredients, along with the other staple ingredients of Kyoto.

Located in the center of Gion and only a 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, the allure of this restaurant is that it offers one-of-a-kind dishes at very reasonable izakaya prices.

This izakaya is adamant in acquiring the most delicious stock of Kyoto's vegetables from its producer. In the spring, the aromatic Kyoto bamboo shoots from Oetsukahara are offered.

In the summer, large and round eggplants known as kamo nasu, along with the uniquely fragrant, sweet, and slightly acidic kamo tomato, come from Kamigamo. In the winter, a type of taro called ebi-imo in addition to tender Japanese red kintoki carrots are brought in from Toba.

By stopping by this izakaya, you can savor these quality vegetables and get a taste of authentic Japanese local cuisine.

Also, starting with a wide selection of unique liquors and rice wines from Kyoto, top-grade local spirits from all over the country are used to make original cocktails, sours, and other specialty drinks.

A variety of koshitsu rooms are available for your dining enjoyment!

At this izakaya, you can find 3 semi-koshitsu rooms made to seat 2 to 4 people. This seating perfectly blends in with the ambiance of the izakaya. Also, there is a Japanese-style koshitsu room furnished with tables and chairs that can be used as a drawing room.

In the case that 5 to 10 guests wish to use this room, a paper sliding door called a shoji can be used as a partition, creating a completely private koshitsu room with a hall.

On the first floor, a hidden chamber called "Hanare" features a bar that seats up to 7 people. This space, which is lavishly made out of cedar and Japanese hinoki cypress from Kyoto, can be rented out to parties of 4 or more.

Countermeasures against Covid-19
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of shop and facilities / Sanitizer installed / Disinfected after each guest leaves / Ventilation measures in place / Implementation of air purifiers and Cleverin generators (sterilization products) / Plastic partitions installed / Staff wear masks, gargle, wash hands regularly, and monitor body temperature / Limited capacity / increased space between seats / Reservations required with restricted admission / Entry declined to anyone who is feeling unwell / Masks required / temperature check enforced

Ichirin boasts directly flying in a fresh morning catch of fish from Ise in Wakayama Prefecture and Hakodate in Hokkaido. This top-quality fresh seafood is placed in a huge shuhai, a traditional Japanese drinking vessel with a radius of over 30cm~40cm. This is a very impactful dish where many customers can't help but cheer and snap photos upon serving.

Robatayaki is another favorite. This traditional cuisine consists of grilling seasonal fish, meat, and Kyoto vegetables over a charcoal fire. Through this method, the umami flavor and sweetness of the ingredients come to the forefront.

This juicy masterpiece will definitely leave an impression. Not to mention, you can choose from and enjoy a selection of more than 10 of Kyoto's local spirits.

Relax and enjoy the traditional Japanese atmosphere at one of the many koshitsu rooms made to accommodate differing numbers of customers.

Conceived by a celebrated designer's hand, this izakaya incorporates a traditional Japanese woodworking technique known as kumiko.

The method doesn't require any nails to hold pieces together but instead takes wooden strips and molds them into various patterns and designs.

Dining among this traditional design, you can experience the very essence of Japanese culture throughout the entire space. The koshitsu rooms available include 2 two-person koshitsu rooms, 3 four-person koshitsu rooms, 2 six-person koshitsu rooms, and 1 thirty-person koshitsu room usually used for banquets. In total, there are 8 koshitsu rooms.

Depending on how many people use the space, you can remove the partition in the four to six-person koshitsu rooms.

The izakaya is located conveniently in Gion's center, only a 6-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. This is perfect for stopping by other popular tourist attractions in the vicinity. An English menu is also available.

Countermeasures against Covid-19
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of shop and facilities / Sanitizer installed / Disinfected after each guest leaves / Ventilation measures in place / Plastic partitions installed / Staff wear masks, gargle, wash hands regularly, and monitor body temperature / Limited capacity / increased space between seats / Reservations required with restricted admission / Entry declined to anyone who is feeling unwell / Masks required / temperature check enforced

*Due to preventing the spread of COVID 19, this izakaya is temporarily closed until the state of emergency has been lifted. (Re-opening may be delayed)

Easy access. Located a 4-minute walk from Kyoto-kawaramachi Station. At Torigoro Kawaramachiten, you can try all the staple izakaya dishes at the price of 300 yen each (without tax). This overwhelmingly impressive cost-performance makes the izakaya very popular.

The izakaya serves various types of carefully grilled yakitori, fluffy, melt-in-your-mouth rolled omelets, and a specialty of Japanese fried chicken. You can also find a large selection of beers, wines, alcoholic spirts, and other drinks that complement the food.

An all-you-can-eat course with a selection of over 50 dishes along with an all-you-can-drink course are offered. The "two-hour all-you-can-eat and drink" course is available at 2,500 yen (without tax) per person.

The Kyoto izakaya is very convenient thanks to the many fully private-koshitsu rooms available!

For fully private koshitsu rooms, a total of 24 seats are available. Some koshitsu rooms even showcase a view of Kyoto's Kamo River. These rooms can be used for many different occasions.

The options range from two to eight-person horigotatsu-style koshitsu rooms to ten-person traditional Japanese seating rooms. A partition with a height of approximately 180 cm is implemented as a measure against Covid-19. You can spend your time here without any worries due to the strict preventative measures taken.

Additionally, the menu has been translated into both English and Chinese. This Kyoto izakaya is very popular with foreign tourists due to the traditional Japanese atmosphere and reasonable pricing.

Countermeasures against Covid-19
Disinfection, sterilization, and cleaning of shop and facilities / Sanitizer installed / Disinfected after each guest leaves / Ventilation measures in place / Plastic partitions installed / Staff wear masks, gargle, wash hands regularly, and monitor body temperature / Limited capacity / increased space between seats / Reservations required with restricted admission / Entry declined to anyone who is feeling unwell / Masks required / temperature check enforced

This article has introduced quality Kyoto izakaya where you can take your time to enjoy the ambiance and scenery of Japan's cultural capital. Take it easy and enjoy exquisite traditional Kyoto cuisine and other dishes paired with complementary spirits.

*Due to the spread of COVID-19, there may be some changes regarding business hours, holidays, and service methods.