Issen Yoshoku Gion Honten: Okonomiyaki’s Predecessor, Served Late in Gion
Per its official site, issen yoshoku was a one-sen griddle snack sold to children in the Taisho and early Showa eras, a forerunner of okonomiyaki. This Gion shop revived it with Kujo green onion, egg and wagyu, and serves only this dish, at 950 yen.
Open every day: 11:00 AM-1:00 AM on weekdays, to 3:00 AM on Saturdays, 10:30 AM-10:00 PM on Sundays and holidays. Takeout available.
- Issen yoshoku (okonomiyaki predecessor)
- Gion
- Under ¥1,000
Last updated: 2026-10-24
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- Weekdays 11:00 AM-1:00 AM; Saturdays and days before holidays 11:00 AM-3:00 AM; Sundays and holidays 10:30 AM-10:00 PM. Open every day. Per the official site (last updated 2022).
- Address
- 238 Gion-machi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Last verified: 2026-10-24. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Issen yoshoku (950 yen), with Kujo green onion, egg, wagyu and konnyaku
- Sweet, spicy or the standard sweet-and-spicy sauce.
Location
238 Gion-machi Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
At the entrance to Gion, a short way up from the corner of Shijo-dori and Nawate-dori.
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Issen Yoshoku Gion Honten?
- At the entrance to Gion, a short way up from the corner of Shijo-dori and Nawate-dori.
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