KOTO Japanese Restaurant
1 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia
ClosedToday 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours





A well-regarded Japanese restaurant in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:00
- FridayToday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
Why it's worth checking out
KOTO Japanese Restaurant sits on King George Terrace in the heart of Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, near the national institutions and the lake. A well-regarded Japanese restaurant in a prestigious, central location, it's earned a strong reputation — the kind of polished, reliable spot that suits both a special meal and a quality everyday dinner.
The appeal is that combination of authentic Japanese cooking and a refined, convenient setting in one of the capital's most significant precincts. For locals, workers and visitors after quality Japanese dining in central Canberra, it's become a genuine go-to, with a loyal following to match.
With a 4.8 rating from more than 600 reviews, it's clearly delighting its diners. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular, well-located restaurant fills up on weekends and at peak times, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a busy time, or planning a special meal in the heart of Canberra.
Good to know
- Located at 1 King George Terrace, Parkes (postcode 2600)
- Highly rated on Google with 4.8 stars from 655 reviews
Best for
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 655 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 91
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 85
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 18 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
Frequently asked questions
What is KOTO's Google rating?+
KOTO has a 4.8-star rating based on 655 Google reviews.
Where is KOTO located?+
KOTO is located at 1 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, in the Barton area of Canberra.
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