Shikibu
しきぶ
Sushi in Shimogamo, Kita-Shirakawa & Ginkaku-ji, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Jingū-Marutamachi Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 21% 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 and a private room.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Kyoto City 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 Yamazaki | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
| Gion Sushi Roku | — | ¥13,200 | — | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Shikibu | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | Mon |
| Sushi Sanjusou | — | ¥11,000 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Sushi Dokoro Kita no Sachi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Sushi Yoshi | — | ¥14,300 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 3 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, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Shikibu
- Call 075-221-2807 (+81-75-221-2807 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–20:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–20:00 |
Seats and rooms
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Take-out |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Jingū-Marutamachi Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae: 9 min · Sanjo: 13 min
- Leave Jingū-Marutamachi Station by Exit 1 and walk north for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 180 m.
- Turn left and walk 90 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Shikibu.
Look for
しきぶ
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
しきぶ京都府京都市上京区中町通丸太町下る駒之町555
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 555 -, Kyoto 602-0872 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 271 meters from Jingu Marutamachi. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 350 m, about 6 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 540 m, about 9 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shikibu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Shikibu closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Shikibu?
Jingū-Marutamachi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station is about 10 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.