Gontaro Honten: Kyoto-Style Udon-Suki Hot Pot Just South of Nishikikoji
Gontaro's main restaurant sits on Fuyacho-dori just south of Nishikikoji and is known for its Kyoto-style udon-suki hot pot, Gontaro Nabe. The building has five floors above ground and one below, with a sukiya-style interior. It seats 140 and is a 5-minute walk from Shijo Station on the Karasuma subway line.
The menu on the official site centers on udon and soba plus the udon-suki hot pot. Hot bowls include kitsune (1,200 yen), tempura (1,800 yen) and nabeyaki udon (2,000 yen); cold options include zaru (1,000 yen) and a large tempura zaru (2,200 yen); and there are rice dishes such as oyakodon (1,500 yen). The signature Gontaro Nabe is 5,000 yen, and the Gontaro course adds tempura and dessert to the hot pot and starters for 6,000 yen. Prices include tax and can change. It is open 11:00 AM to 9:30 PM (last order 9:00 PM) and closed on Wednesdays. According to the official site, there is an English menu and English-speaking staff. Payment by credit card (American Express, JCB, Visa, Mastercard), e-money and PayPay is accepted.
- Udon, soba and udon-suki
- Kawaramachi
- ¥1,000–3,000
Last updated: 2026-10-29
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Hours
- 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM (last order 9:00 PM). Closed on Wednesdays.
- Address
- 521 Masuya-cho, Fuyacho-dori Nishikikoji-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
- Nearest station
- Shijo Station (Karasuma subway line)
- Walk time
- 5 min
- Payment
- Credit cards accepted
- English support
- English menu: Yes
English-speaking staff: Yes
Last verified: 2026-10-29. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- An English menu is available, so ordering doesn't require Japanese.
- Accepts credit cards, not just cash.
What to Order
- Signature Kyoto-style udon-suki hot pot, Gontaro Nabe (5,000 yen)
- Kitsune (udon or soba, 1,200 yen)
- Nabeyaki udon (2,000 yen)
- Zaru (1,000 yen). Tax-included prices from the official site.
Location
521 Masuya-cho, Fuyacho-dori Nishikikoji-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
5 minutes on foot from Shijo Station (Karasuma subway line); on Fuyacho-dori just south of Nishikikoji.
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- Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there an English menu at Gontaro Honten?
- Yes
- Can I pay by credit card?
- Yes
- How do I get to Gontaro Honten?
- 5 minutes on foot from Shijo Station (Karasuma subway line); on Fuyacho-dori just south of Nishikikoji.
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