"Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store," a Kobe beef specialty teppanyaki restaurant in Kyoto, has won the "Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2026"!

Featured on "TripAdvisor," one of the world's largest travel review sites Awarded as one of the top 10% of restaurants worldwide

2026.09.24 15:30

SEEDOOR株式会社

"Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store," a teppanyaki restaurant specializing in Kobe beef operated by SEEDOOR Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture; Representative Director: Kohei Kobayashi), has been honored with the "Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Awards 2026,"has been honored with the “Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2026,” an accolade presented to the top 10 percent of restaurants worldwide listed on the site.

認定証

Certificate

神戸牛鉄板焼き

Kobe Beef Teppanyaki

Tabelog Listing: https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26040329/

Official Website: https://kisshokichi-kyoto.com/honten/

At “Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store,” we have consistently provided our many guests—who visit Kyoto from all over the world—with special, memorable moments through our Kobe beef teppanyaki and Kyoto-style hospitality.This award is a testament to the support of the approximately 30,000 guests who have visited our restaurant since we opened. Moving forward, we will continue to offer all our guests—whether from Japan or abroad—a Kobe Beef experience unique to our restaurant, paired with hospitality that embodies the spirit of Kyoto.

■ What is “Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store”?

“Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store” is a teppanyaki restaurant specializing in Kobe beef, helmed by a chef with experience at a five-star hotel in Kyoto.Utilizing French culinary techniques and teppanyaki skills, we not only serve steaks that bring out the unique sweetness, aroma, and rich umami of Kobe beef, but also feature Kobe beef in every dish on our menu. Our unique teppanyaki style—which combines seasonal seafood, Kyoto ingredients, and the principles of Kyoto cuisine—offers an experience exclusive to “Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store.”Located on the 8th floor, the restaurant offers sweeping views of the mountains to the east of Kyoto—from autumn foliage to cherry blossoms in spring and the Gozan Okuribi fire rituals in summer. With Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Yasaka Shrine, Sanjo Ohashi Bridge, and the Kamo River all visible below, it is the perfect location to enjoy Kyoto’s four seasons.With a total of 30 seats—including 18 at the teppanyaki counter and 12 in semi-private rooms—the restaurant is ideal not only for private events and group gatherings but also for sightseeing, travel, dates, birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Please come and enjoy Kyoto’s unique Kobe beef teppanyaki alongside the city’s changing seasons.

神戸牛吉祥吉京都本店内観

Interior of Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store

■As the No. 1* Kobe Beef Distribution Group in Kyoto and the World

the Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Group—the world’s largest distributor of Kobe beef—operates approximately 60 specialty Kobe beef restaurants nationwide, primarily in Kobe, Osaka, and Tokyo. The group grills a total of 620,000 steaks annually (2017 figures).Among the countless steak restaurants out there, no other group serves this many steaks made exclusively from 100% Kobe Beef. Furthermore, we are unwavering in our commitment to quality, even among the already rare varieties of Kobe Beef.Auctions for Kobe beef, held alongside Tajima beef, take place approximately 50 times a year at several locations in Hyogo Prefecture under names such as the “Kobe Beef Competition” and the “Kobe Beef Carcass Competition.”At each auction, only one “Champion Kobe Beef” is selected—the recipient of the Grand Prize for the finest meat quality—resulting in 50 such animals annually; our group purchases at least 15 of them.In addition to the Champions, we purchase entire carcasses of all award-winning cattle—including those that received the Excellence, Superior, and First-Class Awards (up to the fourth-highest ranking)—and, to supplement our consumption volume, we also purchase specific cuts from these award-winning animals through our own exclusive channels.By purchasing only the rarest, highest-quality Kobe beef—which has passed through strict standards and fierce competition—entire head by head, and by performing all processing in-house—including shaping, removing sinew and fat, and cutting into steaks—we are able to offer our customers prices that are absolutely unmatched elsewhere, while guaranteeing quality and safety.The reason we are able to maintain a steady supply of Kobe beef—which is already extremely rare—at this level of quality is our direct collaboration with producers and distributors. We take pride in the fact that “we handle the world’s largest volume of Kobe beef, which means we know Kobe beef inside and out,” and we remain committed to providing only authentic, 100% Kobe beef.

*The Kissho Group was honored as the restaurant company with the “Highest Domestic Usage of Kobe Beef in Restaurants for Reiwa 4” at the “Kobe Beef Distribution Promotion Council 40th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony” held on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the Kobe Portopia Hotel.

神戸牛流通量世界一

World’s Largest Distributor of Kobe Beef

正真正銘の神戸牛のみを使用

We Use Only Genuine Kobe Beef

■Why Are We Operating a Kobe Beef Specialty Teppanyaki Restaurant in Kyoto?

Currently, our group operates “Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Sanjo Kawaramachi” in the Sanjo Kawaramachi area,“Kobe Beef Teppanyaki Gion Nawate Noichi” in the Gion area, and “Kobe Beef Teppanyaki Pontocho Noichi” in the Pontocho area—with a focus on major districts throughout Kyoto City.From Kyoto—a gateway connecting Japan to the world—we aim to showcase the culinary excellence of Japan and Kyoto to the rest of the country and the world through the unique appeal of Kobe beef. With this vision in mind, we offer teppanyaki experiences that highlight the distinct atmosphere of each neighborhood, our guests, and the unique character of each restaurant.Furthermore, alongside the appeal of Kobe beef, we are further refining the teppanyaki techniques we have cultivated over many years and our distinctive teppanyaki dining experiences. In pursuit of an authentic culinary experience, we offer “Kobe Beef & Wagyu Teppanyaki Akasaka Toikuro,” where guests can casually enjoy creative teppanyaki dishes made exclusively with Kobe beef and Wagyu,“Kobe Beef & Wagyu Teppanyaki Akasaka Toikuro,” where you can casually enjoy creative teppanyaki dishes made exclusively with Kobe beef and Wagyu; and “Kobe Beef &Wagyu Teppanyaki Akasaka Toikuro Annex,” which serves a menu created by a chef from a Michelin-starred French restaurant and features only Kobe beef, Wagyu, and luxurious ingredients in a completely private teppanyaki room (limited to a few groups per day), as well as “Kobe Beef & Wagyu Yakiniku Kappo Akasaka Toikuro,” which offers a fusion of Kobe beef, Wagyu, and authentic Japanese cuisine led by a chef from a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant. We are continuing to expand our presence in Tokyo with these and other locations.

■ Inquiries for Guides, Travel Agencies, and Hotels

“Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto,” “Kobe Beef Teppanyaki Noichi,” and “Kobe Beef & Wagyu Toikuro” have long been popular with numerous travel agencies, tour groups, and guests from accommodation facilities.If you have not yet decided on a specific restaurant, we will ask about your party size, preferences, and budget, and then recommend the most suitable restaurant and plan. Inquiries regarding referrals and reservations are accepted through the contact information below.

Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store, Attn: Public Relations

Phone Number: 075-746-6539

Email: kisshokichi.kyoto@gmail.com

■Restaurant Overview

Restaurant Name: Kobe Beef Kisshokichi Kyoto Main Store

Address: 521 Kami-Osaka-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8001

　　　　　 8th Floor, Kyoto Empire Building

Closed: Open year-round

Hours: 11:00 AM–10:00 PM (Lunch: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM)

Seating Capacity: 18 seats at the teppanyaki counter; 12 seats in semi-private rooms

Phone Number: 075-746-6539

Tabelog Page: https://tabelog.com/kyoto/A2601/A260201/26040329/