Sushi Hayashi
鮓はやし
Sushi in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Demachiyanagi Station
Our analysis
- ¥36,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,820
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Wednesdays and ThursdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥36,300 (on Tabelog), 104% above the ¥17,820 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥22,000 (on Tabelog) is 132% above the ¥9,500 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and OMAKASE; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a less expensive lunch (from ¥22,000, 39% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥36,300 on both Tabelog and Pocket Concierge; ¥22,000 on Tabelog, Pocket Concierge, and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Fukagawa | #18 | ¥12,000 | ¥9,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Ebisugawa Sushi Suzuka | — | ¥17,820 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Sushi Hayashi | — | ¥36,300 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed, Thu |
| Fuku Yoshi | — | ¥16,500 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 17 min, Imadegawa | Wed |
| Sushi Ryuka | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Sushi Iimura | — | ¥13,200 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 7 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Sushi Hayashi
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-0456 (+81-50-5456-0456 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Nigiri CourseMost booked
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- Appetizer
- Nigiri
- Egg Roll
- Soup and Dessert
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- to 7 appetizers
- About 12 pieces of nigiri
- Egg roll
- Soup and dessert
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥14,300 more than the one above
Night Omakase CourseMost booked
Dinner · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- to 7 appetizers
- About 12 pieces of nigiri
- Egg roll
- Soup and dessert
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Cancellation charges: 100% on the day, 50% the day before, and 50% two days before. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are not admitted |
| Dress code | smart casual |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Opened | May 2019 |
Getting there
6 min walk (490 m) from Demachiyanagi Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Imadegawa: 11 min · Kuramaguchi (Exit 1): 17 min
- Leave Demachiyanagi Station by Exit 3 and walk south-west for 160 m.
- Turn left at cafe planet onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 260 m.
- Turn right onto Teramachi street and walk 60 m.
Sushi Hayashi is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮓はやし
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮓はやし京都府京都市上京区表町31-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 31-1 Omotecho Kamigyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 602-0825 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Sushi Hayashi is a 6-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station on the Keihan Line and a 12-minute walk from Imadegawa Station on the subway. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Imperial Palace, 730 m, about 12 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Sushi Hayashi is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Sushi Hayashi in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Hayashi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Cancellation charges: 100% on the day, 50% the day before, and 50% two days before.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Hayashi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Hayashi?
Children are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Hayashi?
Demachiyanagi Station, about 6 minutes on foot (490 m). Imadegawa Station is about 13 minutes away.
Does Sushi Hayashi have a dress code?
smart casual
Is Sushi Hayashi in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Sushi Hayashi 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), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.