Kyoto Sushi no Kura
京都 鮨ノ蔵
Sushi in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #5of 23 sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥24,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 4
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Kyoto Sushi no Kura is 5th of the 23 sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 10th of 64 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,000 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥24,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a late dinner (open until 23:00), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥35,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Sushi Takamitsu | #5 | ¥38,500 | ¥38,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Sushi Tadayasu | #6 | ¥38,500 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Sushi Matsumoto | #7 | ¥25,300 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Kyoto Sushi no Kura | #10 | ¥24,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| 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 |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Kyoto Sushi no Kura
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-9087 (+81-50-5593-9087 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Gion SuetomoGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.76
Gion Sushi TadayasuGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.73
Sushi MatsumotoGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.73
Sushi RakumiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.65
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course■8 Assorted Appetizers, 10-11 Nigiri, Miso Soup, DessertMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- to 7 dishes
- to 11 pieces of sushi
- Miso soup
- Dessert
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
Cheapest
Omakase + Crab + Eel + Hon Maguro Course■ LimitedMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Crab
- Eel
- Nigiri sushi
- Otoro (fattiest tuna)
What is served (7)
- Regular Dishes: 3 to 4 items
- Regular Nigiri: 6 to 7 pieces
- Crab Specialty
- Eel Specialty
- Bluefin Tuna: Otoro, Chutoro, and Akami specialties
- Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥35,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$230
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | No service charge or additional fees. A 10% service charge will be applied during the New Year holiday period (from December 31 to January 3). |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | none |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks |
| Opened | March 2024 |
Getting there
7 min walk (520 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Higashiyama (Exit 1): 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 30 m.
- Bear left at Jam Hostel and walk 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 280 m.
- Turn right and walk 190 m.
You arrive at Kyoto Sushi no Kura.
Look for
京都 鮨ノ蔵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都 鮨ノ蔵京都府京都市東山区林下町434 EXIT祇園 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 434 Rinkacho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0062 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 512m from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 240 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoto Sushi no Kura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge or additional fees. A 10% service charge will be applied during the New Year holiday period (from December 31 to January 3).) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kyoto Sushi no Kura closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Kyoto Sushi no Kura?
Gion-shijo Station, about 7 minutes on foot (520 m). Higashiyama Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Kyoto Sushi no Kura have a dress code?
none
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.