[2025 Kyoto Restaurant] Travel Guide for Kijurou (Updated Jun)

Let me introduce a recommended restaurant for lunch when visiting Arashiyama✨️ Located just a 3-minute walk from Keifuku Arashiyama Station, the restaurant offers a view of a meticulously maintained Japanese garden while you enjoy your meal🌸 When I visited, there were about 8 groups waiting in line. There was no reception system, and customers simply waited in order. (By the way, I was surprised that all the groups were foreigners🥹) Thanks to the ample seating, I was guided to my table in about 15 minutes✌🏽 This restaurant is suitable for any occasion—whether it's a date, a family meal, or dining with friends! Additionally, they offer a wide selection of local Kyoto sake and craft chu-hi that pair perfectly with the dishes🍻 I ordered the 100g Wagyu beef steak rice bowl🧾 The flavor of the beef was incredible, and it was absolutely delicious🩷 ⸻ 📍 Address: 18-27 Sagatenryuji Kitazourocho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 🕰 Business Hours: 11:00–20:30 (Last Order: 19:30) 💴 Price Range: ¥2,600–¥7,600 (tax included) 🚃 Access: 3-minute walk from Keifuku Arashiyama Station Why not spend a luxurious moment enjoying both the natural beauty of Arashiyama and the delicious Wagyu beef at "Arashiyama Kijuro"? 😊

Nestled in northern Kyoto, Kinkaku-ji—also known as the Golden Pavilion—is one of Japan’s most iconic and breathtaking cultural treasures. Covered in brilliant gold leaf and surrounded by a serene reflecting pond, this Zen Buddhist temple offers a view so stunning it feels like a scene from a painting. Originally built in the 14th century as a retirement villa for a shogun, Kinkaku-ji now stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of Kyoto’s timeless elegance. The shimmering reflection of the golden temple on the still waters, framed by pine trees and seasonal blooms, creates a tranquil, almost dreamlike atmosphere that captures the essence of Japanese aesthetics. Don’t forget your camera—every angle of this temple is picture-perfect, especially in the morning light or during autumn when the golden pavilion is framed by fiery red maple leaves! If you’re visiting during autumn or winter, the colorful foliage or delicate snowfall enhances the temple’s beauty, turning the entire scene into a postcard-worthy moment. 📍 Address: Kinkaku-ji Temple (Rokuon-ji), 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Japan 💰 Average Price per Person: ~500 yen (approx. $3.50 USD) 💖 Reasons to Recommend: iconic architecture, peaceful setting, rich cultural history #kinkakuji #goldenpavilion #kyotonature #zenvibes #japanheritage #kyototravel #hiddenjapan #templesofjapan #travelinspiration #culturalescape #japanbucketlist #adventuretravel Location: Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji Temple), Kyoto, Japan Posted: May 1, 2025

Kijuro is located in a busy street in Arashiyama, and its sign is very conspicuous. I passed by and saw that the price was reasonable and the appearance was attractive, so I chose it, and then I had a happy dinner! Three ways to eat roast beef, with Chinese pictures and text to explain how to eat it, it’s very simple! 1. Eat directly 2. Eat with seasoning 3. Eat with broth I feel like it's delicious anyway! The original seasoning and charcoal-grilled aroma were great, the only drawback was that it was a little tough while being tender. I would still give it 4.5 points (out of 5) because the environment is beautiful and comfortable! Set meal: about 4,000 yen 📍Address: 18-27 Saga Tenryuji Kitazoji-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture #Arashiyama #travel #Kyoto #beef #Japan #food #food recommendation