Akagakiya
Sakyō, Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto, Japan
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Price
JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100 izakaya in Sakyo Ward serving sake, shochu, grilled plates until 11 PM. Counter seating is walk-in only; tatami rooms take reservations. Cash-only, smoking allowed, priced at JPY 3,000–5,999 depending on your appetite. Worth the hideaway location if you want an authentic late-night tavern experience without tourist polish.
About Akagakiya
Akagakiya is a Kyoto izakaya listed in Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025. The verified price band is JPY 3,000–3,999, with evening hours from 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday and Sunday closed. Dress is casual, making it a straightforward choice for travelers looking for a relaxed dinner in Kyoto.
Beyond those basics, many of the details diners often want to know, seating layout, reservation rules, payment methods, menu specifics, dietary accommodations, are not verified here. Treat Akagakiya as a dinner-only Kyoto venue with a casual dress code and plan around the confirmed hours and price range rather than assuming a particular service format.
Late-Night Option in a City That Closes Early
Akagakiya’s verified schedule runs until 11 PM from Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. That makes it useful for an evening meal in Kyoto when you want a later dinner window. No lunch hours are listed, so plan for dinner only.
How It Fits Kyoto's Izakaya Tier
Within Kyoto dining, Akagakiya is best understood as a casual, moderately priced izakaya option with Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 recognition. If you are comparing styles, Sumiyakisosaitoriya Hitomi and Niomon MUI offer other Kyoto dining reference points, while Akagakiya’s confirmed appeal rests on its Kyoto location, evening-only hours, casual dress code, JPY 3,000–3,999 price band.
Because specific payment rules, reservation policies, neighborhood details, transit guidance are not verified here, confirm logistics before you go. Plan your route based on Kyoto-wide travel time rather than relying on a specific station or landmark.
The safest way to approach Akagakiya is to keep expectations grounded: a casual Kyoto izakaya, open 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday, closed Sunday, with a verified price range of JPY 3,000–3,999. For anything more specific, menu, seating, reservations, payment, or language support, verify directly before visiting.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒606-8385 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Magohashicho, ９
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260302/26001072
- Phone
- +81 75-751-1416
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒606-8385 Kyoto, Sakyo Ward, Magohashicho, ９ · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Tha Sakai, French, French
- Sumiyakisosaitoriya Hitomi, Yakitori, ¥
- Niomon MUI, Japanese, ¥¥¥
- Chef’s Table by Katsuhito Inoue @Ritz Carlton, Notable alternative
- Yamashita, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
Akagakiya sits in the value-and-authenticity tier of Kyoto's Tabelog 100 izakaya lineup, well below the JPY 10,000+ kaiseki experiences but a step up from yakitori-only specialists like Sumiyakisosaitoriya Hitomi. If your priority is late-night availability and sake variety, this is the stronger pick, Hitomi closes earlier and leans harder into grilled chicken. For diners chasing French technique or kaiseki precision, Tha Sakai or Niomon MUI justify the higher spend, but you'll sacrifice the casual, smoke-and-sake atmosphere that defines traditional izakaya culture.
Booking difficulty is moderate: tatami seating requires advance reservation (and a phone call), but counter walk-ins remain possible for solo diners and pairs willing to arrive by 6 PM. Compare that to Chef's Table by Katsuhito Inoue, where reservations open weeks out and fill within hours. The trade-off at Akagakiya is logistical friction (cash-only, no website, minimal English) versus immediate availability and lower cost. If you want a Tabelog-recognized meal without the advance planning, this is the play.
For groups of four or more celebrating late, the tatami rooms at Akagakiya offer privacy and space that counter-only spots can't match. Solo diners should weigh the smoking policy, if you're sensitive, Yamashita may be the cleaner-air alternative, though it lacks the same late-night hours. The verdict: book Akagakiya when you want a neighbourhood izakaya with Tabelog validation, sake depth, the flexibility to eat past 10 PM without breaking JPY 6,000 per head.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Akagakiya?
Casual wear is appropriate. The verified dress code is casual.
Is lunch or dinner better at Akagakiya?
Dinner is the verified service window. Akagakiya is listed as open 5–11 PM Monday through Saturday and closed Sunday; no lunch hours are verified.
Is Akagakiya worth the price?
The verified price range is JPY 3,000–3,999. Akagakiya also has Tabelog 100 - Izakaya - WEST - 2025 recognition, but details such as seating, payment methods, reservation policy, menu are not verified here.
