Shimogamo Ichima
下鴨いち満
Sushi in Takaragaike & Kitayama, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Kitaōji Station
Our analysis
- ¥5,500least expensive lunch course; median ¥9,800
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥5,500 (on Tabelog), 44% below the ¥9,800 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. 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 (8 of its 12 seats), a private room, and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Takaragaike & Kitayama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hide Zushi | #14 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 8 min, Matsugasaki | Mon |
| Sushi Kawano | #19 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 9 min, Kitaōji | Mon |
| Shimogamo Ichima | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥5,500 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Kitaōji | Wed |
| Daitokuji Sushi Cho | — | ¥7,700 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 15 min, Kitaōji | — |
| Chinnen | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kuramaguchi | 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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Shimogamo Ichima
- Call 050-5872-7511 (+81-50-5872-7511 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
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Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Limited Steamed SushiMost booked
Only from November to April
Lunch · 4 dishes
- Nigiri sushi
- Eel
¥3,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
Lunch Only Chirashi Sushi Set
Lunch · 4 dishes
- Nigiri sushi
¥4,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
¥500 more than the one above
Lunch Only Temari Sushi Set
Lunch · 4 dishes · 1 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- Appetizer
- Temari Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,500 more than the one above
Lunch Only Omakase Nigiri Sushi Set (7 pieces)
Lunch · 4 dishes · 1 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- Appetizer
- Nigiri Sushi (7 pieces)
- Red Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥6,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
¥1,000 more than the one above
Lunch Only Omakase Nigiri Sushi Set (10 Pieces)
Lunch · 4 dishes
- Nigiri sushi
¥8,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥2,000 more than the one above
Limited-Time Hamo Shabu-Shabu Course (June to October)
7 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Shabu-shabu
- Sashimi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (7)
- Appetizer
- Two types of Sashimi
- Seasonal Grilled Dish, Strong Side Dish
- Hamo Shabu-Shabu
- pieces of Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥16,500 more than the one above
Seasonal Dishes and Sushi CourseMost booked
9 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (6)
- Appetizer
- Assorted Sashimi
- Seasonal Grilled Dish, Simmered Dish, Stewed Dish, Main Dish
- Pieces of Sushi
- Red Miso Soup
- Dessert
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–13:00, 17:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Please smoke outside. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
8 min walk (660 m) from Kitaōji Station, Exit 5.
Also near: Kitayama: 13 min · Kuramaguchi (Exit 2): 15 min
- Leave Kitaōji Station by Exit 5 and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Bear right and walk 220 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 340 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Shimogamo Ichima is on your left.
On your left
Look for
下鴨いち満
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
下鴨いち満京都府京都市左京区下鴨西半木町93
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 93 Shimogamo Nishihangicho Sakyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 606-0827 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | About 10 minutes walk from Kitaoji Station. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Shimogamo Ichima is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Shimogamo Ichima in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Shimogamo Ichima cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Shimogamo Ichima closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Shimogamo Ichima?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Shimogamo Ichima?
Kitaōji Station, about 8 minutes on foot (660 m). Kitayama Station is about 14 minutes away.
Is Shimogamo Ichima in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Shimogamo Ichima is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.