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KOTO Japanese Restaurant

1 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

4.8(655)· Google
67
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ClosedToday 12:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 22:30 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours

Open late (after 10pm)Open 7 daysOpen MondaysOpen Sundays
KOTO Japanese Restaurant

A well-regarded Japanese restaurant in Canberra's Parliamentary Triangle, rated 4.8 across more than 600 reviews.

Practical details

1 King George Terrace, Parkes ACT 2600, Australia

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

Japanese diningGroup bookingsSpecial occasions

Spot Score

67

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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