Japan's most prestigious fine-dining Japanese-style Restaurant (Michelin 3-Star)
Wagyu Sukiyaki Houshoan
和牛すき焼き「烹祥庵」
KYOTO
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Sukiyaki Shabushabu, Wagyu Beef
You'll find yourself asking, "Is Sukiyaki really this affordable?"
- Counter Seating
- Solo Diner Accepted
- Babies and Small Children
- Kyoto Kawadoko (May to Sept)
Situated along Kyoto’s scenic Kamo River in the historic Pontocho district, Houshoan is renowned for its creative Japanese cuisine, especially its popular wagyu sukiyaki. Made with top-quality A5-grade beef sourced from trusted butchers across Japan, the sukiyaki delivers exceptional flavor at a price that surprises many guests.
The restaurant prioritizes quality over brand or grade, with the owner emphasizing, “We want everyone to enjoy premium food at an affordable price, without overcharging just because it’s high-end.” This commitment to accessibility and excellence defines Houshoan, where guests can casually enjoy sukiyaki and seasonal dishes.
Floor-to-ceiling glass windows along the river offer stunning views of the changing seasons, enhancing the dining experience. From May to September, the restaurant transforms with Kyoto’s traditional kawayuka, setting up terrace seating where diners can enjoy their meals while feeling the river breeze and immersing themselves in the beauty of the Kamo River. Whether basking in natural daylight or the soft evening glow, every meal here becomes a memorable Kyoto experience.
The sukiyaki menu is not available during the Yuka season (May 1st to October 15th).
| Address | Shiko Kaikan 1F, 227 Nabeyacho, Shijo-Agaru, Pontocho, Nakagyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto |
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| Business hours | 17:00 to 23:00 (Last Order: 22:30) ※ For a reservation for riverside Yuka dining (available between May 1st and Sept 30th) please make a reservation at HOUSHOAN. |
| Closed | Mondays |
| Directions | 3-minute walk from the Hankyu Kyoto line Kawaramachi station. 3-minute walk from the Keihan Main line Gion-Shijo station |
| Price | ￥9,500～ |
| Seating | 20 Seats |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | Permitted (However baby chairs are unavailable.) |
| Wi-Fi | Available |
| Language | None |
| Parking | None (please use nearby coin-operated parking). |
| Dresscode | None |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | The terms for cancellations and changes may differ based on the restaurant's policies, reservation date, time, and number of guests. Before making your reservation, please review and agree to the terms and policies listed on the reservation form. |
| Concierge Service Fee | 10% |
Shiko Kaikan 1F, 227 Nabeyacho, Shijo-Agaru, Pontocho, Nakagyoku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto
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