Hard Rock Cafe Kyoto — Restaurant in Kyoto

Hard Rock Cafe Kyoto is located in the Gion district along Shijo-dori Avenue, near the Shijo Ohashi Bridge leading to Yasaka Shrine. The cafe's design reflects Gion's "Hanamachi culture" and the iconic "maiko" (geisha apprentices), offering a unique blend of traditional Kyoto aesthetics and modern rock elements.

Address: 216 Nakano-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0075, Japan

Access: A 1-minute walk from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line, heading towards Yasaka Shrine. The cafe is located on the right-hand side.

Operating Hours: Restaurant: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Last Order at 9:00 PM) Rock Shop: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Contact: Restaurant: 075-606-5671 Rock Shop: 075-606-5563

The interior spans the 3rd and 4th floors, featuring a fusion of traditional Japanese design and rock memorabilia. Notable displays include guitars from Maroon 5's Adam Levine and items from Michael Jackson and Bon Jovi.

Exclusive to the Kyoto location, the menu offers items such as the "Miso Wasabi Burger," topped with Kyoto's signature pickles and avocado, and a premium matcha latte made with high-quality Uji matcha....

Not normally what we would choose as a dining option in Japan as we love the local fare, but this Hard Rock Cafe had a definite Kyoto feel to it. We were in the area on a Sunday late afternoon and found not much else was open in the immediate area so decided to give it a go. The service was exceptional, the staff were very attentive and went out of their way to help. The restaurant was very clean and had a fresh modern design overlooking the waterway on one side. Meals were good, mostly burgers, Caesar salad, ranch salad, steaks chips etc. there were a few novelty Japanese options such as wasabi burger and miso burger. Music was rock/pop style and there are music memorabilia on the walls if that is your thing. Music was relatively loud, a little on the dominant side, less background music. As mentioned previously staff were fabulous and all seemed to speak English very well. Meals were good for that style of food, but probably not what would be top of my list when in Japan. There was a merchandise store at Street level with t shirts, caps and trinkets, restaurant is up one flight of stairs. The surrounding area is lovely to visit and very ...

My kids and I decided to take a break from the wonderful Japanese cuisine and visited the Hard Rock Cafe in the Gion District. We ordered some burgers, sake, and whiskey, and I have to say — the service was outstanding!

The manager came by several times to check in on us and make sure everything was to our satisfaction. Our waiter was incredibly nice and attentive; he even recommended several whiskies for my husband to try.

The food was classic American-style — tasty and satisfying — and the restaurant itself was extremely clean. It was a great place to relax and enjoy a familiar meal with great service. Highly recommended if you’re craving a taste of home...