Kyoto Sushi Ichi
京都鮨一
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 11 min walk from Gojō Station
Our analysis
- ¥9,800least expensive lunch course; median ¥7,150
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 1
Entrance 1
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥9,800 (on Ikyu), 37% above the ¥7,150 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥9,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥14,800 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nijo Minami | — | ¥22,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Wata Kame | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Kyoto Sushi Ichi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥9,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Gojō | Mon |
| Kyoryori Oyone | — | ¥14,520 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Karasuma | Sun |
| Kyoto Yohei | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kappou Kyukyuu | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Shijō | Wed |
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, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kyoto Sushi Ichi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-5330 (+81-50-5596-5330 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Course
2–18 guests
¥9,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Dinner Shiki no Tayori Course ◆ A selection of exquisite dishes that highlight the seasonal ingredients unique to this t
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–18 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Duck
- Abalone
- Sashimi
- Wagyu
- Truffle
¥14,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥5,000 more than the one above
Course
2–18 guests
¥14,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Dinner Miyabi Course ◆ Enjoy a splendid meal featuring Special Wagyu Shabu-shabu, Foie Gras, Caviar, and luxurious ingre
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–18 guests
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
- Foie gras
- Caviar
- Abalone
- Duck
What is served (15)
- Appetizer
- Simmered Abalone and Hamo with Corn,
- Tosa Vinegar Jelly, Caviar
- Sake Appetizers
- Smoked Duck with Turnip from Hakata, Sweet Young Ayu,
- Sashimi
- Bluefin Tuna, Seasonal Fresh Fish
- Assorted Platter
- Soup
- Meat Soup
- Special Wagyu Shabu-Shabu, Simmered Turnip,
- Sliced Burdock Root, Kujo Green Onion, Delicious Dashi
- Grilled Dish
- Grilled Black Mutsu with Saikyo Miso
- Small Dish
¥24,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥10,000 more than the one above
Course
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–18 guests
- Abalone
- Caviar
- Duck
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
What is served (15)
- Appetizer
- Simmered Abalone and Hamo with Corn,
- Tosa Vinegar Jelly, Caviar
- Sake Appetizers
- Smoked Duck with Turnip from Hakata, Sweet Young Ayu,
- Sashimi
- Bluefin Tuna, Seasonal Fresh Fish
- Assorted Platter
- Soup
- Meat Soup
- Special Wagyu Shabu-Shabu, Simmered Turnip,
- Sliced Burdock, Kujo Green Onion, Delicious Dashi
- Grilled Dish
- Grilled Black Mutsu with Saikyo Miso
- Small Dish
¥24,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
Lunch Cooking Class◆ Learn how to make sushi and tempura at Kyoto Sushi Ichi, and enjoy a meal after cooking.
Lunch · 5–10 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Tempura
- Wagyu
- Shabu-shabu
- Seasonal ingredients
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥200 more than the one above
Dinner Miyako Seasonal Course ◆ Featuring today's exquisite sushi and an assorted platter of seasonal fresh fish, a gem
Dinner · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–18 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Kaiseki
- Abalone
- Snow crab
- Caviar
What is served (16)
- Appetizer
- Braised abalone and hamo with corn,
- Tosa vinegar jelly, snow crab, caviar
- Sashimi
- Bluefin tuna and seasonal sashimi
- Assorted platter
- Soup
- Meat soup
- Special Wagyu shabu-shabu, simmered turnip,
- Braised burdock, Kujo green onion, delicious broth
- Grilled Dish
- Grilled black mutsu with Saikyo miso
- Summer Refreshment
- Grilled eel and Kamo eggplant in Hakata style, sansho
- Eight Delicacies
- Fried sweetfish, smoked duck with turnip,
¥39,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$270
¥14,800 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:00, 17:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 18 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | July 2025 |
Getting there
11 min walk (900 m) from Gojō Station, Exit 8.
Also near: Umekōji-Kyōtonishi: 15 min · Kyōto: 16 min
- Leave Gojō Station by Exit 8 and walk south for 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 260 m.
- Turn left onto Hanayachō Street and walk 330 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
- Turn right at Lawson and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 70 m.
Kyoto Sushi Ichi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
京都鮨一
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都鮨一京都府京都市下京区西中筋通花屋町下ル堺町94 御西ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 94 -, Kyoto 600-8191 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 15-minute walk from Kyoto Station, and 685 meters (approximately a 12-minute walk) from Gojo Station (Kyoto City Subway). |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Station, 880 m, about 14 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Dusit Thani Kyoto, 150 m, about 3 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoto Sushi Ichi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kyoto Sushi Ichi closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
Can I bring children to Kyoto Sushi Ichi?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Kyoto Sushi Ichi?
Gojō Station, about 11 minutes on foot (900 m). Kyōto Station is about 14 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.