Okeya Kyujiro
桶屋久次郎
Sushi in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 2 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- 82%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, and SundaysBook by phone
All 9 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 1
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥30,000–39,999) is higher than that of 82% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and higher than that of 79% of its sushi restaurants. 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, a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 50% below its dinner budget), an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kiyamachi Ran | — | ¥30,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Sun |
| Sushi Yamazaki | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Okeya Kyujiro | — | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Phone only | — | 2 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Mon, Tue, Sun |
| sushi yuuwa | — | ¥18,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shijō | — |
| Sushi Yabuuchi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | Mon |
| Kyoto Yohei | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Okeya Kyujiro
- Call 050-5872-7614 (+81-50-5872-7614 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
- 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? Sushi nearby you can book online
Sushi imaginePontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.51
Kiyamachi RanPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.13
Sushi YamazakiPontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.07
Gion SuetomoGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.76
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Afternoon Tea Ocha-Kase
13 dishes · 1 hr 15 min at the table
- Salmon roe
- Wagyu
¥17,050
per person, tax incl., +20% service charge, ≈$110
Cheapest
Dinner Course Theater-Style Omakase Dinner
Dinner · 20 dishes · 1 hr 45 min at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Snow crab
- Tempura
- Lobster
- Sea urchin
- Eel
What is served (16)
- Tosa Vinegar with Junna
- Chawanmushi (Savory Egg Custard)
- Grilled Bonito with Straw
- Marinated Tuna Nigiri
- Snow Crab
- Tempura of Flatfish
- Edamame Purée
- Tempura of Lobster
- Tempura of Manzanita Pepper
- Saba (Mackerel) Sushi Roll
- Shima Aji (Striped Jack) Nigiri
- Grilled Silver Cod with Saikyo Miso
- Sea Urchin Hand Roll
- Grilled Scallops
- Grilled Eel Skewers
- Kinmedai (Golden Eye Snapper) Nigiri
¥36,000
per person, tax incl., +20% service charge, ≈$240
¥18,950 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:30, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 12 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Couple seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English-speaking staff |
Getting there
2 min walk (150 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 4): 4 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk north for 70 m.
- Turn right at Maccha House and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Okeya Kyujiro is on your right.
On your right
Look for
桶屋久次郎
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
桶屋久次郎京都府京都市中京区西木屋町通四条上る紙屋町367
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 367 -, Kyoto 604-8024 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Hankyu Line Kyoto Kawaramachi Station (Shijo Kawaramachi Exit) or about a 3-minute walk from Keihan Line Gion Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 360 m, about 6 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Okeya Kyujiro cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Okeya Kyujiro closed?
It is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Okeya Kyujiro?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 2 minutes on foot (150 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 4 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.