A place where the true essence of Japan and its culinary culture can be experienced with all five senses.
Junidanya Honten
十二段家 本店
Kyoto
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Sukiyaki Shabushabu, Wagyu Beef
The renowned restaurant in Gion Kyoto where the cuisine Shabu-shabu originated from.
- children 13up
- Private Room
Taking a walk down Gion’s famous Hanami-Koji (main street) and taking one left turn is where you’ll find the renowned Junidanya Honten, the birthplace of the beloved Shabu-shabu cuisine.
This historic Japanese establishment, boasting a history of over 100 years, offers a unique name that stems from the founding owner’s love for Kabuki.
The classic Kabuki play ‘Chushingura’ goes up to the eleventh act, and with “Junidanya” meaning “the 12th Act”, the establishment is named after the wish that visitors to Kyoto would enjoy ‘Chushingura’ and then conclude their wonderful day with one final delight-filled act at their dining tables.
Since its establishment, Junidanya has been using its own unique style of antique copper pots heated with charcoal for its shabu-shabu.
The shabu-shabu which features A5 and A4 grade Kyoto beef cooked in these pots is absolutely exceptional in both flavor and texture and is loved by famous figures from all corners of the country.
The interior of the restaurant is adorned with highly valuable pieces of art (ceramics and woodblock prints) from renowned masters and artists.
Please savor the exquisite taste of carefully selected cuts of meat which is cooked to perfection and then dipped in their secret-recipe sesame sauce or ponzu, all while soaking in the ambiance of the restaurant’s Old Kyoto atmosphere.
| Address | 570-128 Gionmachi, Higashiyamaku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto 605-0074 (The branch located along the Hanami-Hirokoji road is the secondary branch and the main honten branch is located around the corner.) |
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| Business hours | Lunch：11:30 to 14:30（Last order at 13:00） Dinner：17:00 to 22:00（Last order at 20:00） |
| Closed | Thursdays and 2nd Wednesday |
| Directions | Approx 5 minute walk from Gion-Shijō Station Approx 8 minutes from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station |
| Price | Lunch From ￥11,000 Dinner From ￥16,500 |
| Service Charge | 10% |
| Seating | Horigotatsu-style Table Seating: 2 to 4 guests Cushioned Floor Seating: 2 to 6 guests Table Seating: 2 to 6 guests ※ Can accommodate up to maximum of 16 guests. |
| Smoking | Prohibited |
| Children | Please inquire in advance. There are many delicate decorations etc and so small children cannot be accommodated in general. |
| Wi-Fi | None |
| Language | Can speak a little English. |
| Parking | None |
| Dresscode | The wearing of socks is required. Smart casual required. Short pants, sandals and sportswear etc are not allowed. Wearing of perfume and cologne is not allowed. |
| Payment method | 【Advance payment for online reservation】 PayPal or Credit Card 【Payment for additional orders at the restaurant】 Cash or Credit Card |
| Cancellation Policy | For reservations with 1 to 9 guests: ※ Cancellations made by 15:00 JST of 3 days before the reservation date are eligible to receive a full refund. ※ Cancellations made after 15:00 JST of 3 days before the reservation date, within 2 days before, 1 day before, or on the day of the reservation date are not eligible to receive any refund. ※ All changes to the reservation are required to be made by 15:00 JST of 3 days before the reservation date. For reservations with 10 or more guests: ※ Cancellations made up to 15:00 JST of 10 days before the reservation date are eligible to receive a full refund. ※ Cancellations made after 15:00 JST of 10 days before the reservation date, or within 9 days from the reservation date are not eligible to receive any refund. ※ All changes to the reservation are required to be made by 15:00 JST of 10 days before the reservation date. ※ Requests to change or cancel a reservation made after the specified days above will not be eligible for any refund and requests to change the reservation to an alternative date/time will not be accommodated. ※ Your reservation will be completed through us at My Concierge Japan. Please contact us at My Concierge Japan regarding any requests to change or cancel your reservation and not through other channels. Your request will not be considered valid unless we are directly contacted: contactus@myconciergejapan.com |
570-128 Gionmachi, Higashiyamaku, Kyotoshi, Kyoto 605-0074
(The branch located along the Hanami-Hirokoji road is the secondary branch and the main honten branch is located around the corner.)
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