Sushi Iimura
鮨 いい村
Sushi in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Demachiyanagi Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,200least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: AutoReserve
All 17 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 3
Entrance 1
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,200 (on Tabelog), 20% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Tabelog) is 44% below the ¥9,800 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on AutoReserve; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, and a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 58% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,200 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥8,800 on both Tabelog 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 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 |
| Nora Sushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Mon |
| Gosho Minami Sushi Hiro | — | ¥20,000 | ¥12,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sofa seating, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sushi Iimura
- Book online in English on AutoReserve, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-9934 (+81-50-5596-9934 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Omakase Course ◇ 8 Pieces of Specialty Sushi and 1 Roll. Enjoy casually from lunchtime.
3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (3)
- pieces of sushi + 1 roll
- Soup
- Dessert
¥5,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course ◇ 10 pieces of nigiri featuring natural fish as our hospitality. Enjoy a full range of flavors from
Lunch
- Nigiri sushi
¥8,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥3,300 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner Course ◆ Enjoy 15 pieces of carefully crafted sushi and a bowl dish to your heart's content.
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
- Sea urchin
What is served (2)
- Soup
- Dessert
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥4,400 more than the one above
Omakase Course ◇ Luxuriously featuring 15 exquisite sushi pieces. A blissful lunch concluded with a soup and dessert.
Lunch
- Nigiri sushi
¥13,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Dinner Omakase Course ◆ Savor 10 pieces of selected nigiri. Indulge in luxurious sashimi and desserts.
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (2)
- Soup
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner Omakase Course ◆ 12 pieces of captivating nigiri and a selection of dishes. A luxurious plan to color a special m
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Sashimi
What is served (2)
- Soup
- Dessert
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥5,000–5,999 per person |
| Service charge | No service charge |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances such as perfume when visiting. Please also avoid coming in light clothing such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals. |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Sofa seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | August 2025 |
Getting there
7 min walk (540 m) from Demachiyanagi Station, Exit 3.
Also near: Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 5): 14 min · Imadegawa: 15 min
- Leave Demachiyanagi Station by Exit 3 and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 210 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 260 m.
Sushi Iimura is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 いい村
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
サントゥール御所東
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 いい村京都府京都市上京区梶井町448-33 サントゥール御所東 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 448-33 Kajiicho Kamigyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 602-0841 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Demachiyanagi Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Imperial Palace, 680 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Iimura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥5,000–5,999. Drinks and a service charge (No service charge) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Iimura closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Iimura?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Iimura?
Demachiyanagi Station, about 7 minutes on foot (540 m). Imadegawa Station is about 16 minutes away.
Does Sushi Iimura have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing strong fragrances such as perfume when visiting. Please also avoid coming in light clothing such as tank tops, shorts, and sandals.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.