Tabelog ratingKANEGURA (KANEGURA) is a lively, modern izakaya in Kyoto that puts high-grade wagyu beef front and centre. Run by the team behind the acclaimed wagyu restaurant Miyoshi, it brings a similar focus on quality to a more casual setting. The main event for many visitors is the signature 伖肉鍋 (meat pot), a visually impressive dish where a dome of thinly sliced wagyu is cooked by staff at your table over a mound of bean sprouts and onions, then served with a rich Kyoto egg for dipping.
Guests consistently praise the quality of the beef across the menu, from the dramatic meat pot to wagyu shabu-shabu, yukke (raw beef tartare), and a hamburger made from 100% black-hair wagyu. The friendly, attentive service at the counter is another highlight, creating a welcoming atmosphere for both locals and international visitors. Reviewers often note that the set courses offer exceptional value. A few guests have reported occasional slow service or that à la carte portions felt small, but these are minority views.
Most diners find KANEGURA to be excellent value. Dinner courses with a 90-minute all-you-can-drink option were recently priced between ¥6,500 and ¥7,500. À la carte, reviewers paid around ¥3,500 for the signature meat pot, ¥1,800 for a sirloin carpaccio, and ¥1,750 for the 'nori-tama gyu-toro' rice bowl. A meal for two with several dishes and drinks typically costs around ¥10,000.
- Booking: The restaurant is small, and reservations are highly recommended. There is a two-hour seating limit.
- Getting There: KANEGURA is a 6-minute walk from Shijo Station (Exit 5) or a 10-minute walk from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station (Exit 11).
- Seating: There are 22 seats, including 6 at the counter and four tables. High chairs for children are not available.
- Payment: Major credit cards (Visa, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay) and PayPay are accepted. Other forms of electronic money are not.
- Service Charge: A minimum of one drink per person is required. If you do not order a drink, a seating charge of ¥500 will be added to your bill.
- Language: An English menu is often available, and staff may use translation apps to assist.
- Smoking: The restaurant is non-smoking. There is a designated smoking area outside.
- Parking: No dedicated parking is available, but there are paid car parks nearby.
