Sushi imagine
鮨 今尽
Sushi in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Our analysis
- #4of 14 sushi restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥28,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: OMAKASE
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 3
Inside 6
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sushi imagine is 4th of the 14 sushi restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥28,000 (on Tabelog), 17% above the ¥24,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a late dinner (open until 23:00).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saeki | #13 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Marutamachi | — |
| Sushi Yoshida | #17 | ¥35,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Sushi imagine | — | ¥28,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 8 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Roji to no Moto | — | ¥19,800 | ¥6,900 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Sushi Senta | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Sushi Taizo | — | ¥17,000 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | 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 imagine
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-1721-1060 (+81-50-1721-1060 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 CourseMost booked
2 hr 30 min at the table
¥28,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Sunday | 17:30–23:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Ask the restaurant before bringing children |
| Setting | Night view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | January 2025 |
Getting there
8 min walk (660 m) from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 3): 9 min · Gion-shijo (Exit 1): 9 min
- Leave Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station and walk west for 30 m.
- Turn left at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 30 m.
- Bear right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 190 m.
- Turn left at Lipton Tea House onto Shijo Street and walk 50 m.
- Turn left onto Gokomachi Street and walk 340 m.
Sushi imagine is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 今尽
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 今尽京都府京都市下京区御幸町通仏光寺下ル橘町442
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 442 -, Kyoto 600-8044 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately a 7-minute walk from Shijo Kawaramachi. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 470 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Sushi imagine is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Sushi imagine in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi imagine cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Sushi imagine?
Ask the restaurant before bringing children.
What is the nearest station to Sushi imagine?
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station, about 8 minutes on foot (660 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Is Sushi imagine in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Sushi imagine 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, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.