The Complete Guide to "Okonomiyaki Jumbo," a Kyoto Landmark at Tōji-in Temple | A Takeout Spot Worth Stopping By on Your Way Back from Visiting Kinkaku-ji Temple

Located within walking distance of Kinkaku-ji Temple, “Okonomiyaki Jumbo” is an okonomiyaki restaurant that has been a favorite among local Kyoto residents for over 40 years.
Thanks to its appearance on the TV show “Human Documentary: Omoumai Shop” (aired April 19, 2022), it has become a renowned restaurant that attracts fans even from outside Kyoto Prefecture.

In this article, we’ll provide a roundup of information you’ll want to know before visiting, including the restaurant’s highlights, menu, and the latest hours and directions.

Table of Contents

■ What Is “Okonomiyaki Jumbo”?

■Just as the name suggests, it’s a “jumbo” portion

■Menu and Estimated Prices

■Precautions for Use

■Directions & Basic Information

■ Summary

■What Is “Okonomiyaki Jumbo”?

Located in Tōji-in, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, “Okonomiyaki Jumbo” is a community-oriented okonomiyaki restaurant with a history spanning more than 40 years. It has long been a favorite among local students and residents as a teppanyaki-style restaurant where diners could enjoy yakisoba and okonomiyaki right at their tables.

As of July 2018, we stopped offering dine-in service, and currentlyTakeout-Only RestaurantIt operates as [name]. Despite this, its popularity shows no signs of waning, and many regular customers visit daily to make purchases. Since it’s within walking distance of Kinkaku-ji (Rokuon-ji), it’s a shop we highly recommend to travelers stopping by on their way back from sightseeing.

■Just as the name suggests, it’s a “jumbo” portion

As the name suggests, its most distinctive feature is the generous portion sizes.
This okonomiyaki, cooked with a full one-handed pan’s worth of ingredients, is an extra-large size that truly lives up to its “Jumbo” name. The batter, made with tsukune potato, is packed with cabbage, tempura crumbs, pickled red ginger, pork belly, seasoned ground beef, squid, and more—making even a single serving a satisfying meal.

When you make a purchase, you can choose between “cooked” (which is cooked at the store before you take it home) and “raw” (where you take the ingredients home as is and cook them yourself).
Since Ritsumeikan University is located nearby, many people say they’ve been coming here since their college days; it’s a beloved local soul food.

■Menu and Estimated Prices

The signature dish is the “Jumbo Okonomiyaki,” where you can choose from a variety of toppings, such as mixed, pork, squid, meat, and ground meat. The Jumbo Yakisoba is also one of the popular menu items. According to past information, prices typically range from 700 to 900 yen per dish, butPrices are subject to change, so please check the latest prices on our official social media accounts or by phone before visiting or placing an order.I recommend doing this.

Since there may be an additional charge for the container, it’s a good idea to check that as well.

■Precautions for Use

• Takeout-Only RestaurantFor this reason, there is no seating area inside the store.
• Since the last order time is set relatively early, we recommend allowing plenty of time when you visit.
• Closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and the fourth Sunday of the month (some sources list the fourth Monday through Wednesday; dates are subject to change)
• During busy times, it may take a while to pick up your grilled items, so you might want to consider placing an order in advance by phone.
• For the most up-to-date information on our business hours, be sure to check our official X (formerly Twitter) account before visiting.

■Access & Basic Information

• Restaurant Name: Okonomiyaki Jumbo
• Address: 35 Tōjiin Minamimachi, Kita Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
• Phone: 075-462-2934
• Hours: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. to around 9:00 p.m. (approximate)
• Closed: Mondays, Tuesdays, and the fourth Sunday of the month (please confirm details)
• Directions: About a 3-minute walk from the “Tōji-in/Ritsumeikan University Kinugasa Campus” station on the Keifuku Electric Railway (Randen) Kitano Line / About a 1-minute walk from the “Tōji-in Minamimachi” stop on Kyoto City Bus Routes 10 and 26
• Official X (formerly Twitter):https://twitter.com/jumbookonomi

*Business hours, closed days, and prices are subject to change. We recommend checking the official social media accounts for the latest information before visiting.

■ Summary

“Okonomiyaki Jumbo” is a quintessential example of Kyoto's "hearty" soul food—the perfect casual stop on your way back from visiting Kinkaku-ji Temple. Even now that it operates exclusively as a takeout shop, its extra-large portions and delicious flavor continue to earn it a loyal following among locals.

When you visit the Kinkaku-ji area, why not pick up some “Jumbo” okonomiyaki—a favorite among Kyoto residents for many years—as a souvenir to take back to your hotel or lodging for dinner?