Sushi Iwa
すし岩
Sushi in Kyoto Station Area, Kyoto, 8 min walk from Kyōto Station
Our analysis
- ¥24,310least expensive dinner course; median ¥20,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,310 (on Pocket Concierge), 22% above the ¥20,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,860 (on Pocket Concierge) is 26% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and AutoReserve; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,860, 43% below its least expensive dinner course).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Kyoto City 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 Taku | — | ¥12,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Pontocho Fujiwara | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 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 Iwa | — | ¥24,310 | ¥13,860 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 8 min, Kyōto | Mon |
| Sushi Kappou Miyuki | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Tatami room |
How to book Sushi Iwa
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or AutoReserve, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-371-5782 (+81-75-371-5782 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Lunch-only "Special Toro Course"
Lunch
¥13,860
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Omakase Course with toro
Lunch
¥24,310
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
¥10,450 more than the one above
Omakase Course with toro
Dinner
¥24,310
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
Omakase Course with Camatro
Lunch
¥30,030
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥5,720 more than the one above
Omakase Course with Camatro
Dinner
¥30,030
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
Omakase Special Course with Camatro
Lunch
¥38,170
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
¥8,140 more than the one above
Omakase Special Course with Camatro
Dinner
¥38,170
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
Omakase Top Special Course
Lunch
¥61,270
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$410
¥23,100 more than the one above
Omakase Top Special Course
Dinner
¥61,270
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$410
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 17:00–22:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | No |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about wine |
Getting there
8 min walk (600 m) from Kyōto Station.
Also near: Gojō (Exit 8): 8 min · Shichijō (Exit 3): 8 min
- Leave Kyōto Station and walk north for 40 m.
- Bear right and walk 30 m.
- Bear left and walk 20 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear right at M's Kyoto Information Center and walk 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Poco and walk 190 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left onto Ainomachi street and walk 10 m.
- Bear left onto Ainomachi Street and walk 10 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
Sushi Iwa is on your left.
On your left
Look for
すし岩
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
すし岩京都府京都市下京区下珠数屋町通間之町角
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 563 meters from Shichijo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kyoto Station, 600 m, about 10 min walk
- Sanjūsangen-dō, 940 m, about 15 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Dusit Thani Kyoto, 640 m, about 10 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Iwa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sushi Iwa have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Sushi Iwa closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Iwa?
Kyōto Station, about 8 minutes on foot (600 m). Shichijō Station is about 9 minutes away.
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.