Pontocho Fujiwara
先斗町 藤わら
Sushi in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive lunch course; median ¥11,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 20 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 15
Inside 4
Entrance 1
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 36% above the ¥11,000 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 private room (for 6), a late dinner (open until 23:30), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Pontocho Fujiwara
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5597-2024 (+81-50-5597-2024 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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.
Limited Lunch Special Sushi CourseMost booked
Lunch · 15 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 2–7 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Grilled Dish
- Pieces of Nigiri
- Soup
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
Cheapest
Special Omakase Seasonal Sushi CourseMost booked
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 1–7 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (7)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Charcoal Grilled
- Side Dish
- Pieces of Sushi
- Soup
- Dessert
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥7,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 15 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 7 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing perfume. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | April 2019 |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 4): 4 min · Sanjo: 6 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk south-east for 20 m.
- Turn left at McDonald's and walk 190 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Pontocho Fujiwara.
Look for
先斗町 藤わら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
先斗町 藤わら京都府京都市中京区木屋町通四条上る二丁目下樵木町204-7
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 204-7 Kiyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0961 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from Kawaramachi. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Pontocho Fujiwara cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; payment is cash only.
Can I bring children to Pontocho Fujiwara?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Pontocho Fujiwara?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 4 minutes away.
Does Pontocho Fujiwara have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.