Sushi Gion Matsudaya
寿し 祇園 松田屋
Sushi in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥33,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥40,000–49,999Book online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥33,000 (on its website), 100% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Sushi Takamitsu | #5 | ¥38,500 | ¥38,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Sushi Tadayasu | #6 | ¥38,500 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Sushi Ooga Higashiyama | #20 | ¥44,275 | ¥44,275 | Online, Japanese only | — | 11 min, Shichijō | Wed |
| Sushi Ginza Onodera, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto | — | ¥37,500 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 12 min, Shichijō | — |
| Sushi Gion Matsudaya | — | ¥33,000 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| East End Gion | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Kosher |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Sushi Gion Matsudaya
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 090-3721-3338 (+81-90-3721-3338 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
【5:00 PM Exclusive Course】Omakase course specially selected by the chef
Dinner
¥41,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$280
Cheapest
【5:00 PM Exclusive Course / Kosher Style】Omakase course specially selected by the chef
Dinner
¥41,800
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$280
【7:30 PM Exclusive Course】Omakase course specially selected by the chef
Dinner
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
¥2,200 more than the one above
【7:30 PM Exclusive Course / Kosher Style】Omakase course specially selected by the chef
Dinner
¥44,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$290
【5:00 PM Exclusive Course】Omakase course specially selected by the chef + Tea pairing
Dinner
¥55,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$370
¥11,000 more than the one above
【5:00 PM Exclusive Coure】Omakase course specially selected by the chef + Premium Sake Pairing
Dinner
¥55,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$370
【7:30 PM Exclusive Course】Omakase course specially selected by the chef + Tea pairing
Dinner
¥57,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$380
¥2,000 more than the one above
【7:30 PM Exclusive Coure】Omakase course specially selected by the chef + Premium Sake Pairing
Dinner
¥57,000
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$380
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥40,000–49,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Sunday | 17:00–19:00, 19:30–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | Smart casual. Shorts and sandals are not permitted for entry. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Opened | May 2007 |
Getting there
4 min walk (290 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 6 min · Sanjō Keihan: 11 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Laonn Inn and walk 50 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
Sushi Gion Matsudaya is on your right.
On your right
Look for
寿し 祇園 松田屋
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
寿し 祇園 松田屋京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-123
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 5 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 440 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Gion Matsudaya cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥40,000–49,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Gion Matsudaya?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (290 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Sushi Gion Matsudaya have a dress code?
Smart casual. Shorts and sandals are not permitted for entry.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.