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Cuisine
Nabe / Sukiyaki / Shabu Shabu
Average cost
Lunch: ¥3,000 - ¥4,000
Dinner: ¥3,000 - ¥4,000

The first shabu shabu restaurant in Japan, the pioneering Junidanya continues to cook its Kobe beef in copper pots heated by charcoal to this day.

Restaurant Details

Said to be the original home to shabu shabu in Japan, the historic and steadfast Junidanya has etched its name in the culinary annals of Japan. Located in Gion’s Hanamikoji Street, the restaurant's name — "Junidanya," meaning "twelfth act" — is inspired by the owner’s love of kabuki, with the hope that, like the final act in the theatre, the store becomes the last stop for diners before they end their day.


At its core is the exceptional preparation of Kobe beef, still cooked in a warming shabu shabu broth in a copper hotpot, heated by charcoal. Proteins and vegetables are served raw, with most of the cooking done at the table.


Diners can also enjoy sukiyaki, shabu shabu’s bolder counterpart, where marbled beef is simmered in a rich warishita broth made from soy sauce, sake, mirin and sugar. For a lighter option, there’s the yuba and soy milk hotpot, where fresh tofu can be simmered as diners savor the specialty pale-yellow rolled omelet. Other options include a yakiniku bowl set or, for splurge-worthy moments, the Japanese Black beef sirloin set that comes with a one-person grill.


The space itself, retaining the charm of its historic wood merchant house, showcases works by potters Kawai Kanjiro and Hamada Shoji, woodworker Kuroda Tatsuaki and printmaker Munakata Shiko, all friends of the restaurant’s second-generation owner.

Junidanya Hanamikoji Branch Access Info

  • Junidanya is a 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station.

Junidanya Hanamikoji Branch Phone Number

075-561-1655

Junidanya Hanamikoji Branch Business Days

Sunday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
08:00 PM
Monday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
08:00 PM
Tuesday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
08:00 PM
Wednesday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
08:00 PM
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
08:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM
02:00 PM
-
05:00 PM
08:00 PM

Junidanya Hanamikoji Branch Address

570-240 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074

Junidanya Hanamikoji Branch Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 1 week before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Junidanya famous?

Yes, Junidanya in Kyoto is famous. It is known to be the first shabu shabu restaurant in Japan.
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