10 Best Sushi Restaurants in Kyoto Discover Oishii Japan -SAVOR JAPAN -Japanese Restaurant Reservation Guide-

Update-date: Apr 02 2025

Author: SAVOR JAPAN

Categories: Sushi Kyoto

The old capital, Kyoto, is a fantastic place to soak in traditional Japanese culture. If you stay for lunch or dinner in its townscape full of history, you should opt for a traditional delicacy like sushi, don't you think? This is the ultimate selection of 10 of the best and most popular sushi restaurants in Kyoto.

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1. Kyoto Senryou

Kyoto Sen-ryo, situated a short stroll from Kyoto Station, welcomes visitors into a traditional Japanese ambiance. The chefs skillfully craft omakase courses using seasonal ingredients, presenting dishes like sushi, hassun, sashimi, and Kyoto vegetables that charm the senses with their beauty and delicate flavors. The elegant setting features counter seating for an up-close view of the chefs and private rooms overlooking a quaint tsuboniwa garden, making it a perfect spot for special celebrations, dates, or business meetings. With a relaxed atmosphere and attentive service, it's a favored sushi spot for many tourists seeking respite from sightseeing.

Kyoto Senryou

Open: Lunch 11:00 am - 3:00 pm (L.O. 2:30 pm) / Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm (L.O. 9:30 pm)
Closed: Irregular
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: It is on the 1st floor of a building located near the Hachijo West Exit, a 1-minute walk from the Hachijo Exit of Kyoto Station
Address: 1F, J'S Bldg., 48, Higashi-Kujo Muro-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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2. Fukuyoshi

Fukuyoshi, opened in November 2019, offers sushi and a la carte dishes made with fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients sourced from Tokyo, Kansai, Hokkaido, and Nagasaki. The chef personally ensures the use of exceptional rice, observing its cultivation up to harvest. In addition to quality ingredients, the restaurant offers a seasonal alcohol menu including wine and sake. Housed in a renovated 120-year-old Kyoto townhouse, the elegant Japanese ambience is enhanced with counter seats for watching food preparation and private tatami rooms for intimate gatherings.

Fukuyoshi

Open: [Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays] Lunch 11:30 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) *Only Japanese tatami room is available at lunch time. / Dinner 5:00 pm - 11:00pm (L.O. 10:30 pm)
Closed: Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 15,000 JPY / [Lunch] 5,000 JPY
Access: 18-minute walk from Imadegawa Station on Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line
Address: Yakunin-cho, Kuromon Higashi-iri, Nakadachiuri-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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3. Kyo sushi Ookini

Ookini is a nationwide popular sushi restaurant run by chef Murata, who prioritizes his philosophy over convenience. Specializing in fresh natural fish and organic Kyoto vegetables, without any chemical seasonings or preservatives, their affordable "Ookini Lunch" is a hit. The restaurant's unique sake served in a one-litre barrel is a signature offering. Despite offering authentic sushi, the ambiance is casual and even welcomes infants. The owner's dedication to valuing customers is palpable.

Kyo sushi Ookini

Open: [Sunday - Tuesday,Thursday - Saturday] Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (last order 8:00 pm) / Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (last order 2:00 pm)
Closed: There are basically two consecutive holidays per month. The holidays in May are the 1st, 7th and 8th, 13th to 16th, 21st and 22nd, and 29th.
Average price: [Dinner] 7,500 JPY / [Lunch] 2,500 JPY
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4. Sushi Komatsu

Sushi Komatsu, located a 6-minute walk from Kyoto Station, is a sushi restaurant run by a tuna specialty restaurant. You can enjoy the freshest tuna to your heart's content, with red meat, medium fatty tuna, large fatty tuna, and rare parts changing daily. The restaurant's signature menu is ''Tuna Nigiri'', which uses only high-quality tuna carefully selected by a reliable tuna specialist. In addition to sushi and sashimi made with seasonal ingredients, we also recommend tempura. Each item is fried in front of you, so you can always enjoy freshly made food. The restaurant has a calm Japanese atmosphere with only 13 seats at the counter. There is a good distance between you and the seat next to you, so you can relax and enjoy your meal.

Sushi Komatsu

Open: [Sunday,Monday,Thursday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] 11:30 am - 9:00 pm (last order 8:30 pm)
Closed: Tuesday,Wednesday
Average price: [Dinner] 10,000 JPY / [Lunch] 10,000 JPY
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Address: 573-3 Kitafudodocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Map
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5. Kyoto Sushi no Kura

Kyoto Sushi no Kura, located a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station, is a sushi restaurant that uses fresh seasonal ingredients. You can enjoy sushi made with carefully selected fresh fish sourced from all over Japan. There are 8 counter seats inside the store where you can feel the warmth of wood, and you can have a special experience of watching the craftsmanship up close. The menu only includes omakase courses. You can find many amazingly delicate and beautiful sushi such as ''squid nigiri''. Creative dishes such as ''Herring Roe Cream Cheese Covered'' that goes well with alcohol and ''Cold Fried Milt'' with a melt-in-the-mouth texture are also popular. The sushi you can enjoy with your eyes will become a cherished memory of your trip.

Kyoto Sushi no Kura

Open: [Tuesday-Sunday, National Holidays] Dinner 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 22,000 JPY
Access: 10-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line / 15-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line. The restaurant is located on the 1st floor of the EXIT Bldg.
Address: 1F, EXIT Gion, 434, Rinka-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map

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6. Sushi Matsumoto

Sushi Matsumoto, a 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, is a sushi restaurant located in the vibrant city of Gion. When you open the sliding door, you will see a stone-paved front garden, and behind that is the clean interior of the store. The space is typical of Kyoto, such as the small garden in front and the interior made of wood and bamboo. At this restaurant, they only purchase ingredients from the best season, regardless of where they are produced. There are only two courses on the menu. In the ''Omakase Nigiri'' course, you can enjoy authentic sushi that has been carefully prepared using techniques such as ''simmering'' and ''broiling'' each piece. In addition to sushi, the ''Tsumami and Nigiri'' course also offers sashimi and other dishes. Why not try authentic sushi that has fans overseas as well?

Sushi Matsumoto

Open: Lunch (Monday, Thursday - Sunday, National Holidays, Day before National Holidays) 12:00 am - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) / Dinner 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm (L.O. 8:00 pm)
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 9,000 JPY
Access: 5 minutes walk from Gionshijo Station on Keihan Main Line
Address: 570-123, Gionmachi-Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Map
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7. Nijo Kizuki

When you feel like trying different Japanese dishes, especially nigiri sushi, Nijo Kizuki comes highly recommended. Its stylish interior offers both wooden counter seats and casual tables for families and friends. Here, you'll be served course meals with sushi as the main dish. Ideal for when you want to eat something light, the popular [Aoi Course] (5 servings, 3,500 JPY) includes an appetizer, a platter of 6 nigiri, and other delicacies. When you're particularly hungry, go for the 9-dish [Tsuki Course] (5,000 JPY) instead.

Nijo Kizuki

Open: Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm), Dinner 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 9:00 pm)
Closed: Sunday
Average price: [Dinner] 6,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Address: 1F, Vine Oak Fine, 659, Seimei-cho, Yanagi no Banba Higashi-iru, Nijo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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8. Sushi Gion Matsudaya

Sushi Gion Matsudaya is popular among Kyoto's discerning food experts. This tiny and simple restaurant furnished with a white wooden counter that has only 7 seats offers the truly superb sushi! Starting from delicious tuna caught in the adjacent sea, they exclusively use seasonal and natural fish stocked from the local Nishiki Market or Tsukiji Market in Tokyo. Order their luxurious [Omakase Nigiri] (from 16,500 JPY) for a starred sushi experience you'll never forget!

Sushi Gion Matsudaya

Open: [Tuesday - Saturday] 6:00 pm - 12:00 am (L.O. 10:00 pm)
[Sunday] Lunch 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm (L.O. 1:30 pm) *Reservations required for lunch up until the day before, Dinner 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
[National Holidays] 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm (L.O. 8:30 pm)
Closed: Monday, Irregularly closes 1 day each month
Average price: [Dinner] 20,000 JPY / [Lunch] 15,000 JPY
Address: 570-123, Gion-machi Minami-gawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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9. Kyoto Gion Hikohachi

Kyo Gion Hikohachi is a Japanese restaurant located a 10-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station, near Yasaka Shrine and Yasui Konpira Shrine. It offers a cozy atmosphere with counter, table, and sunken kotatsu-style private rooms for 4 to 8 guests. The menu features seasonal Japanese cuisine and sushi at affordable prices, with ingredients carefully sourced from Kyoto’s central wholesale market, focusing on natural and domestic products. Their specialty hotpots include conger eel in early summer and fugu or crab in winter. The popular lunch item, the Hikohachi Two-Step Rice Bowl, features about 12 seasonal toppings and is perfect after a shrine visit.

Kyoto Gion Hikohachi

Open: [Sunday,Tuesday - Saturday,Holidays,Day Before Holidays] Dinner 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm (last order 9:00 pm) / Lunch 11:45 am - 2:00 pm (last order 1:45 pm)
Closed: Monday
Average price: [Dinner] 5,000 JPY / [Lunch] 1,500 JPY
Address: 44-16 Bishamoncho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture Map
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10. Daiki-Suisan Kaiten-Zushi

This popular kaiten-zushi (conveyor belt sushi) restaurant is inside Kyoto Tower, right in front of Kyoto Station. Accessible in just 2 minutes on foot from there, it's a great opportunity to enjoy delicious sushi made with seasonal ingredients at the convenient prices typical of kaiten-zushi spots! Above all, make sure you try their [Hon-maguro Toro] (350 JPY). It's a fatty cut of tuna that is considered to be the king of nigiri (hand-formed sushi). There are other delicacies, such as the [Today's Seafood Kushiage] (580 JPY), the deep-fried seafood on skewers, and the [Octopus Karaage] (350 JPY), which is the deep-fried octopus.

Daiki-Suisan Kaiten-Zushi

Open: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Closed: None
Average price: [Dinner] 1,400 JPY
Access: 2 minutes walk from the central exit of JR Kyoto Station, in Kyoto Tower
Address: 721-1, Higashishio-Koji Cho, Karasuma Dori Shichijo Sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Map
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Did any of these 10 sushi spots in Kyoto pique your interest? These are only a few of the many popular restaurants in Kyoto, a city visited by millions of tourists every year. Check out the locals' reviews and pick your favorite!

Disclaimer: All information is accurate at time of publication.