Morita-ya - JR Kyoto Isetan Branch
モリタ屋 JR京都伊勢丹店
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Sukiyaki at Kyoto Station: Moritaya JR Kyoto Isetan
Wagyu cuisine and window views on the 11th floor of Kyoto Station
Located on the 11th floor of the JR Kyoto Isetan department store connected to Kyoto Station, Moritaya offers seating facing the city, allowing diners to enjoy views of Kyoto Tower and the distant mountains. Established in 1869, the Moritaya brand is renowned for its Kuroge Wagyu (Japanese Black) beef dishes. This branch, situated within the department store connected to the station, is perfect for a meal immediately upon arriving in Kyoto or for a final Wagyu feast before departure.
The restaurant offers tables, counter seating, and tatami-mat private rooms; guests can request seating based on their party size. Window seats and private rooms should be requested at the time of booking. If you wish to view the Gozan no Okuribi (Daimonji bonfire) in August, please confirm arrangements for that specific day separately.
The signature dish here is Kansai-style sukiyaki. Beef tallow is spread in the pot, followed by a sprinkling of coarse sugar, before the beef slices are placed on top to sear. The meat gradually browns in the sugar and fat, developing a slightly charred aroma on the outside while retaining the sweetness of the fat inside. Once the meat is seared to perfection, the house-made sauce—passed down through generations—is poured in. The sauce is slightly sweet with the depth of soy sauce, blending perfectly with the natural sweetness of the meat, which is the traditional Kansai way of enjoying sukiyaki. When eating, dip the meat into beaten raw egg before taking a bite. The rich Wagyu fat melts in your mouth, delivering a harmony of sweetness and umami; many diners find themselves pausing after the first bite to savor the layers of fat and sauce.
The restaurant uses Wagyu beef from its own farms, primarily in the Tanba region of northern Kyoto, emphasizing the ‘born in Kyoto, raised in Kyoto’ philosophy. The marbling is not overly intense, but it carries a distinct, fragrant fat that remains tender and not overly greasy after cooking. In addition to sukiyaki, the restaurant serves shabu-shabu, oil-yaki, and steak. However, most guests opt for the classic Kansai-style sukiyaki, as it has been the restaurant’s specialty since its founding.
Choosing between Lunch Gozen and full Wagyu courses
Moritaya’s lunch menu offers a wide variety of choices, ranging from the 2750 yen steak gozen to the 7700 yen fillet steak course, as well as Wagyu hot pot and Wagyu hitsumabushi, also starting at 2750 yen. For lunch, the 130g sirloin steak is 6600 yen, and the 130g fillet steak is 7700 yen, allowing you to experience the flavors of different Wagyu cuts.
Dinner options include sukiyaki and shabu-shabu. Full sukiyaki courses range from the Take course at 7700 yen to the Kiwami course at 13200 yen, while shabu-shabu starts from the Ume course at 6600 yen, allowing you to choose the meal that suits your needs. Prices on the official website include tax, and there is no additional service charge or seating fee. Teppanyaki requires a reservation and is available for two or more people; the Matsu course is 13750 yen per person.
From the restaurant, you can look out over Kyoto Tower and the surrounding cityscape. At night, the lights of the tower and the city intertwine to create a backdrop for your meal. The restaurant holds a rating of approximately 3.58 on gourmet review sites and has been selected as one of the Sukiyaki and Shabu-shabu Hyakumeiten selection. Reviews often mention the sweetness and tenderness of the meat, the flavor of the sauce, and the atmosphere of eating sukiyaki while looking at the night view from a high floor. Prices generally range from just over two thousand to three thousand yen for lunch and five thousand to over ten thousand yen for dinner, depending on the portion size and grade of meat selected.
Business Hours, Access, and Reservations
Moritaya offers a variety of seating options, including tables, counters, and tatami-mat private rooms, to suit different dining needs. The restaurant is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00, with last entry at 21:00. Lunch is served until 16:00, with last entry at 15:45. As seating is limited, it is recommended to book in advance and inform the staff of your party size, meal preferences, and seating requests.Official booking is handled via autoreserve
The restaurant is very conveniently located, about a 3-minute walk from the JR Kyoto Station West Exit, from Subway Karasuma Line Kyoto Station Central 2 ticket gate, about 10 minutes on foot, and about 5 minutes from the Kintetsu Kyoto Station. The restaurant has no fixed holidays; closures follow the Isetan schedule.
Finding a place at Kyoto Station to sit down and properly enjoy a pot of Kansai-style sukiyaki is not always easy. The restaurant continues the methods passed down since the Meiji era: searing before simmering, using meat from their own farms, and utilizing a sauce handed down through generations. The meat changes color slowly in the sugar and beef tallow, and the sweet aroma rises as the sauce boils. Paired with meat dipped in egg, this is the direct appeal of Moritaya. If you are looking for a sukiyaki restaurant near Kyoto Station with history and a unique style, this place is definitely worth adding to your itinerary.
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Lunch Menu
昼のおしながき
Wagyu Loin Steak Course
和牛ロースステーキコース
Course Details
Appetizer, 130g sirloin steak, seasonal salad, soup, rice, pickles, dessert
Wagyu Filet Steak Course
和牛ヒレステーキコース
Course Details
Appetizer, 130g fillet steak, seasonal salad, soup, rice, pickles, dessert
Wagyu Bite-Size Steak Set
和牛ひとくちステーキ御膳
Course Details
Side dish, 100g bite-sized Wagyu steak, seasonal salad, rice, red miso soup, pickles
Moritaya Kyo-Kagozen (Kyoto Basket Set)
モリタ屋 京籠膳
Course Details
Six seasonal small dishes, meat dish 50g, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert
Wagyu Hitsumabushi
和牛櫃まぶし
Course Details
Side dish, 80g Wagyu dish, seasonal salad, red miso soup, pickles, dessert
Wagyu Sirloin Rice Bowl
和牛サーロインステーキ重
Course Details
Side dish, 90g sirloin steak, seasonal salad, red miso soup, pickles, dessert
Wagyu Hot Pot
和牛鍋
Course Details
Side dish, 100g Wagyu hot pot, egg, rice, pickles
Wagyu Beef Stew Set
和牛ビーフシチュー御膳
Course Details
Side dish, 100g Wagyu beef stew, seasonal salad, rice, pickles
Flame-Roasted Wagyu Set
和牛直火焼きローストビーフ御膳
Course Details
100g grilled Wagyu, soup, seasonal salad, rice, pickles
Recommended Menu
おすすめメニュー
Menu prices include tax; no service charge or seating fee is added. Dishes are subject to change based on daily ingredients.
Kiwami Course
極みコース
Course Details
◆Appetizer, seasonal dish, Wagyu dish
◆Special meat dish 150g: Sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, oil-yaki, or steak
◆ For steak, choose between sirloin or fillet; for sukiyaki and shabu-shabu, choose special lean meat.
◆ Kyoto Koshihikari rice, red miso soup, pickles, and dessert.
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January Limited
1月限定
February Limited
2月限定
March Limited
3月限定
April Limited
4月限定
May Limited
5月限定
June Limited
6月限定
July Limited
7月限定
August Limited
8月限定
September Limited
9月限定
October Limited
10月限定
November Limited
11月限定
December Limited
12月限定
Sukiyaki
すき焼き
Available for both lunch and dinner.
Kiwami Course
極み
Course Details
Appetizer, seasonal dish, Wagyu beef dish, meat platter (150g), vegetables, egg, rice, red miso soup, pickles,
Dessert.
Special Selection
特選
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), vegetables, egg, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Pine Course
松
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), vegetables, egg, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Bamboo Course
竹
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), vegetables, egg, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Shabu-shabu
しゃぶしゃぶ
Available for both lunch and dinner.
Kiwami Course
極み
Course Details
Appetizer, seasonal dish, Wagyu beef dish, meat platter (150g), vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles,
Dessert.
Special Selection
特選
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Pine Course
松
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Bamboo Course
竹
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Plum Course
梅
Course Details
Appetizer, meat dish 150g, vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Oil-Yaki (Pan-fried)
オイル焼き
Available for both lunch and dinner.
Kiwami Course
極み
Course Details
Appetizer, seasonal dish, Wagyu beef dish, meat platter (150g), grilled vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles,
Dessert.
Special Selection
特選
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), grilled vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Pine Course
松
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), grilled vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Bamboo Course
竹
Course Details
Appetizer, meat platter (150g), grilled vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Dinner Menu
夜のおしながき
Teppanyaki
鉄板焼
Teppanyaki requires a reservation and is available for two or more people; prices below are per person.
Special Selection
特選
Course Details
Appetizer, special fillet (100g), live abalone, live tiger prawn, seasonal seafood, etc., grilled vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Pine Course
松
Course Details
Appetizer, special loin (100g), live abalone, live tiger prawn, seasonal seafood, etc., grilled vegetables, rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
Special Fillet Steak Course
特選 ヒレ ステーキコース
Kiwami Course
極み
Course Details
Appetizer, seasonal dish, Wagyu beef dish, meat (150g), rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
250 g
250g
Course Details
Appetizer, Wagyu beef dish, seasonal salad, meat (250g), rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
200 g
200g
Course Details
Appetizer, Wagyu beef dish, seasonal salad, meat (200g), rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
150 g
150g
Course Details
Appetizer, Wagyu dish, seasonal salad, meat (150 grams), rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert
Special Sirloin Steak Course
特選 ロース ステーキコース
Kiwami Course
極み
Course Details
Appetizer, seasonal dish, Wagyu beef dish, meat (150g), rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
250 g
250g
Course Details
Appetizer, Wagyu beef dish, seasonal salad, meat (250g), rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
200 g
200g
Course Details
Appetizer, Wagyu beef dish, seasonal salad, meat (200g), rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert.
150 g
150g
Course Details
Appetizer, Wagyu dish, seasonal salad, meat (150 grams), rice, red miso soup, pickles, dessert
Additional Meat / Vegetables
お肉・お野菜の追加
*Additional charges apply based on the course type
Special Selection
特選
Pine Course
松
Bamboo Course
竹
Vegetables
野菜
Plum Course
梅
One Dish
一品
Wagyu Fillet Toban-yaki
和牛ヒレの陶板焼き
Wagyu Loin Toban-yaki
和牛ロースの陶板焼き
Rare-Seared Lean Wagyu
和牛赤身肉のレア焼き
Beef Fillet Aromatic Tempura
和上ヒレの香味天麩羅
Pickles
漬物
Beef Shigureni (Beef simmered in soy sauce & ginger)
牛肉しぐれ煮
Finishing Udon Noodles (for Sukiyaki / Shabu-shabu)
しめのうどん（すき焼き・しゃぶしゃぶ）
Finishing Zosui (Rice Porridge) (for Shabu-shabu)
しめの雑炊（しゃぶしゃぶ）
Salad
サラダ
Wagyu Roast Beef Salad
和牛ローストビーフサラダ
Seasonal Colorful Salad
季節の彩りサラダ
For actual items and prices, please refer to the in-store drink menu.
Beer
ビール
Kirin Ichiban Shibori
キリン一番搾り
Asahi Super Dry
アサヒ スーパードライ
Bottled Beer
瓶ビール
Kirin Classic Lager Beer
キリンクラッシックラガービール
Asahi Super Dry
アサヒ スーパードライ
Sapporo Yebisu Beer
サッポロエビス
Soft Drink
ソフトドリンク
Kirin Free (Non-Alcoholic Beer)
キリンフリー
Asahi Dry Zero
アサヒドライゼロ
Grated Apple Juice
すりおろしりんごジュース
Pomegranate Juice
ざくろジュース
Orange Juice
オレンジジュース
Ginger Ale
ジンジャーエール
Coca-Cola
コカ・コーラ
Kirin Lemon
キリンレモン
Oolong Tea
ウーロン茶
Perrier
ペリエ
Mineral Water
ミネラルウォーター
Moritaya Sukiyaki JR Kyoto Isetan Map
Moritaya JR Kyoto Isetan Store Information
- Address: 〒600-8175, Higashishiokoji-cho 901, Karasuma-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, inside Eat Paradise on 11F of JR Kyoto Isetan.
- Phone：075-365-7788
- Cuisine: Sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, oil-yaki, steak, teppanyaki.
- Budget: Lunch Gozen from 2,750 yen; full sukiyaki and oil-yaki courses from 7,700 yen; shabu-shabu from 6,600 yen. Prices include tax.
- Service Charge and Fees: None.
- Business Hours: Daily 11:00–22:00, last entry 21:00, last order for food and drinks 21:00.
- Lunch Hours: Lunch menu served until 16:00, last lunch entry 15:45.
- Closed: No fixed holidays; follows JR Kyoto Isetan schedule.
- Access: About a 3-minute walk from JR Kyoto Station West Exit; from Subway Karasuma Line Kyoto Station Central 2 ticket gate, about 10 minutes on foot; about 5 minutes from Kintetsu Kyoto Line Kyoto Station ticket gate.
- Seating: Tables, counter seating, tatami-mat private rooms. Please inquire about seating and window view requests when booking.
- Payment: Cash, credit cards (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, etc.); electronic payments and QR payments are not accepted.
- Smoking: All seats are non-smoking.
- Pets: Pets are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs and service dogs.
- Reservations：Online bookingor by phone; teppanyaki must be reserved in advance and is available for two or more people.
- Menu and References：Official Menu｜Tabelog store page。
How to get to Moritaya?
Moritaya is located on the 11th floor of JR Kyoto Isetan, about a 3-minute walk from the JR Kyoto Station West Exit, from Subway Karasuma Line Kyoto Station Central 2 ticket gate, about 10 minutes on foot, and 5 minutes from Kintetsu Kyoto Station.
Until what time is lunch served?
Lunch is served until 16:00, with the last entry at 15:45. It is recommended to arrive early to have enough time to enjoy your meal.
Does the restaurant charge extra fees?
Moritaya does not charge a service fee. You can pay by cash or credit card, but electronic payments and QR payments are not accepted.
Does the restaurant offer private rooms or scenic seating?
The restaurant offers tatami-mat private rooms suitable for guests needing privacy, but seating is assigned by the restaurant, and specific scenic seats cannot be guaranteed.
How do I reserve teppanyaki?
Teppanyaki requires advance reservation and a minimum of two people. Prices start from 13750 yen; please refer to the official website for the specific menu.
