Roji to no Moto
路地との本
Sushi in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station
Our analysis
- #5of 14 sushi restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥19,800least expensive dinner course; median ¥23,760
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 28 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Roji to no Moto is 5th of the 14 sushi restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥19,800 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥23,760 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥6,900 (on Tabelog) is 43% below the ¥12,100 median of 21. 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 (11 of its 24 seats), a private room (for 4 or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,900, 65% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saeki | #13 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Sushi Yoshida | #17 | ¥35,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Sushi imagine | — | ¥28,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 8 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Roji to no Moto | — | ¥19,800 | ¥6,900 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Sushi Senta | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Sushi Taizo | — | ¥17,000 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | 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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Roji to no Moto
- Call 050-5594-9093 (+81-50-5594-9093 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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
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.
Only Lunch Seafood Hitsumabushi Set
Lunch · 1 dishes · 1 hr at the table
¥4,980
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
Only Lunch Daily Omakase Nigiri Sushi / 10 Pieces
Lunch · 1 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥6,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥1,920 more than the one above
Only Lunch Daily Omakase Nigiri Sushi / 15 PiecesMost booked
Lunch
- Nigiri sushi
¥9,900
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥3,000 more than the one above
Evening Omakase CourseMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Beef
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- to 5 dishes
- (Choose 1 dish from Chateaubriand or Hot Pot)
- to 8 pieces of sushi
- A small portion of noodles
- Dessert
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥9,900 more than the one above
Evening Omakase Course Bamboo
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Beef
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- to 5 dishes
- (including one choice of Chateaubriand or Hot Pot)
- to 8 pieces of sushi
- A small portion of noodles
- Dessert
¥25,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥6,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥3,000–3,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥5,000–5,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–14:30, 17:00–23:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 24, including 11 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking The private room is available for smoking. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises |
| Opened | October 2017 |
Getting there
5 min walk (410 m) from Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Gion-shijo (Exit 1): 5 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 9 min
- Leave Kiyomizu-Gojō Station by Exit 5 and walk north for 180 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
- Bear right and walk 50 m.
- Turn left onto Matsubara Street and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
Roji to no Moto is on your left.
On your left
Look for
路地との本
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
路地との本京都府京都市東山区松原上ル宮川筋5-325-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 5-325-1 -, Kyoto 605-0801 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 10 minutes walk from Keihan Kiyomizu Gojo Station and Gion Shijo Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Roji to no Moto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥3,000–3,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Roji to no Moto closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Roji to no Moto?
Kiyomizu-Gojō Station, about 5 minutes on foot (410 m). Gion-shijo Station is about 9 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.