Kyoto, Japan｜Izakaya Lodge

The atmosphere is great. Food is excellent. The chef is very kind and welcoming. We had nice conversations and I really enjoyed my time there. Definitely recommended to visit!

We stumbled upon this bar post-dinner, and it’s defiantly our favorite of our visit to Kyoto! The drinks were delish, though we didn’t get to try the food. The ambiance is awesome - fun music, intimate vibe and really nicely designed interior and signage. It’s a breath of youth in this area of Kyoto. The crowd was fun and local, and super friendly despite the language barrier. Highly recommend sitting at the bar and making some friends! We got to watch a couple of wacky music videos. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Good drink. Great atmosphere. Better food, chef, and atmosphere. 11/10. You have to go. Kind of hard to find. Alley way off of Pontocho and on the second floor. Make your way up and have a blast! Thank you!