Gion Sushi Taku
祇園鮨 琢
Sushi in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #10of 23 sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥12,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Book by phone
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 3
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Gion Sushi Taku is 10th of the 23 sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥12,000 (on Tabelog), 50% below the ¥24,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Rakumi | #12 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Sushi Kappo Nakaichi | #16 | ¥23,760 | ¥23,760 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2022 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Daiki | — | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Sushi Taku | — | ¥12,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Pontocho Fujiwara | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Sushi Kappou Miyuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Gion Sushi Taku
- Call 050-5592-9464 (+81-50-5592-9464 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Sushi MatsumotoGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.73
Sushi RakumiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.65
Sushi Kappo NakaichiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.56
Sushi NakamuraGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.09
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Sushi Tempura Course (5:30 PM Session)
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Tempura
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Salmon roe
What is served (16)
- Appetizers
- Sashimi
- Pieces of Sushi
- Shrimp Tempura
- Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
- Crab and Ikura Rice Bowl
- Squid with Karasumi
- Grilled Kobe Beef with Caviar
- Chawanmushi
- Pieces of Sushi
- Seasonal Seafood Tempura
- Seasonal Vegetable Tempura
- Pieces of Sushi
- Egg Dish
- Rolls
- Miso Soup
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Sushi Tempura Course (8 PM Session)Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Tempura
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Crab
- Salmon roe
¥12,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Anniversary Course (5:30 PM Session)
- Nigiri sushi
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥2,000 more than the one above
Anniversary Course (8 PM Session)Most booked
- Nigiri sushi
¥14,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Sushi Kobe Beef Course (5:30 PM Session)
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Tempura
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥1,000 more than the one above
Sushi Kobe Beef Course (8 PM Session)
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Kobe beef
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
- Abalone
- Tempura
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 14 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Opened | February 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 8 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 7 and walk east for 180 m.
- Bear left at Tsujiri and walk 70 m.
- Bear left at Tully's Coffee and walk 50 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Gion Sushi Taku is on your right.
On your right
Look for
祇園鮨 琢
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園鮨 琢京都府京都市東山区清本町352 SAKIZO花見小路ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 352 Kiyomotocho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0084 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station. 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 310 m, about 5 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Sushi Taku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Gion Sushi Taku?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.