Sumi Ryori Hiyori
炭料理 ひより
Seafood in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #2of 4 seafood restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
In our ranking, Sumi Ryori Hiyori is 2nd of the 4 seafood restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 10th of 40 in Kyoto. 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. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 13 of the 40 seafood restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
How it compares
Seafood restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentan Horibe | #2 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Sumi Ryori Hiyori | #10 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 8 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue |
| Sakai Man | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | — |
| Sushi Hayashi | — | ¥36,300 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed, Thu |
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 | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Sumi Ryori Hiyori
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-606-5160 (+81-75-606-5160 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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 |
| Service charge | To maintain a comfortable space and service, we charge a seating fee. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 11, including 11 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
| Opened | November 2025 |
Getting there
8 min walk (630 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 1): 9 min · Marutamachi: 9 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Gokomachi Street and walk 570 m.
Sumi Ryori Hiyori is on your left.
On your left
Look for
炭料理 ひより
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
炭料理 ひより京都府京都市中京区毘沙門町542-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 542-2 Bishamoncho (Nishinotoindori) Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0082 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 9-minute walk from Marutamachi Station on the Karasuma Subway Line and a 10-minute walk from Jingumarutamachi Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 500 m, about 8 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 740 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Sumi Ryori Hiyori is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Sumi Ryori Hiyori in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sumi Ryori Hiyori cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (To maintain a comfortable space and service, we charge a seating fee.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sumi Ryori Hiyori closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sumi Ryori Hiyori?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 8 minutes on foot (630 m). Jingū-Marutamachi Station is about 9 minutes away.
Is Sumi Ryori Hiyori in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Sumi Ryori Hiyori 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.