Ibushigin Kazuya

Restaurant Details

Where there’s smoke, there’s sake? Ibushigin Kazuya in Kyoto’s Nakagyo Ward certainly follows this philosophy with a menu that offers an extensive selection of smoked dishes and a staggering amount of sake. Meat, fish, eggs and more are all smoked to perfection, each providing a unique and delicious flavor.

Their smoked egg topped with uni (sea urchin) and ikura (salmon roe) is a notable standout. Extensive course menus allow guests to try some of their favorite foods in new ways or experience a smoky combination they hadn’t thought of before.

Ibushigin Kazuya pairs their smoking expertise with an expansive and curated sake collection. Featuring 120 varieties of Japan’s UNESCO-recognized rice wine, sake connoisseurs can appreciate the collection’s attention to detail, while newcomers can try a variety of sake to find their favorites. All of Japan’s 47 prefectures are represented by at least one bottle in the collection, allowing guests to travel across Japan through each sip of sake.

Their attention to detail extends to the atmosphere with three distinct seating options available. Counter seats made from hinoki cypress provide an intimate location for small groups to witness the chefs’ craftsmanship up close. Table seating is available for larger groups, and bar stool seating features sake bottles from the collection adorning the walls.

Located in Kyoto’s central district of Nakagyo, Ibushigin Kazuya is just a 5-minute walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station. Several popular attractions are nearby, with Yasaka Shrine and Nishiki Market each a 15-minute walk or less from the izakaya.

Sumibi Kazuya, its sister store, also sits in the same district just a few blocks away. In contrast to the main store, its specialty is charcoal grilling rather than smoking, providing the opportunity to compare these two distinct cooking styles.

Ibushigin Kazuya Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• Guests are requested to note that the restaurant may not be able to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.

• The course menu content listed above is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Ibushigin Kazuya Business Days

Ibushigin Kazuya Address

276 Kitakurumayacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8021, Japan

Ibushigin Kazuya Access Info

• Ibushigin Kazuya is a 5-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station.

Ibushigin Kazuya Phone Number

Ibushigin Kazuya Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 3 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.