Sushi Kappo Nakaichi
鮨割烹 なか一
Sushi in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #7of 23 sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥23,760least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 12 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 2
In our ranking, Sushi Kappo Nakaichi is 7th of the 23 sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 16th of 64 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥23,760 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥24,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2022. 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 private room (for 2).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Matsumoto | #7 | ¥25,300 | ¥16,500 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Kyoto Sushi no Kura | #10 | ¥24,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Sushi Rakumi | #12 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 6 min, Sanjō Keihan | — |
| Sushi Kappo Nakaichi | #16 | ¥23,760 | ¥23,760 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2022 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Daiki | — | ¥22,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Sushi Taku | — | ¥12,000 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Tatami room |
How to book Sushi Kappo Nakaichi
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-531-2778 (+81-75-531-2778 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Course
【八坂】お造り、吸物、焼物、焚き物、握り寿司など全7品
Dinner / Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 付出(3種)
- お造り
- 吸物
- 焼物
- 焚物
- 握り寿司
- デザート
¥23,760
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$160
Cheapest
Course
【祇園】お造り、吸物、焼物、焚き物、握り寿司など全7品
Dinner / Lunch · 7 dishes · 2–10 guests
- Sashimi
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 付出(3種)
- お造り
- 吸物
- 焼物
- 焚物
- 握り寿司
- デザート
¥29,700
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$200
¥5,940 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 16:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 16:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 12:00–14:00, 16:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 16:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 16:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 16:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 35 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Tatami room |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
Getting there
7 min walk (540 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 9 min · Sanjō Keihan: 13 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 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn right onto Hanami-koji and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 160 m.
Sushi Kappo Nakaichi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨割烹 なか一
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨割烹 なか一京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-196
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-196 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 432 meters from Gion Shijo. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 240 m, about 4 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 460 m, about 8 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Sushi Kappo Nakaichi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sushi Kappo Nakaichi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Kappo Nakaichi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Kappo Nakaichi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Kappo Nakaichi?
Gion-shijo Station, about 7 minutes on foot (540 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Sushi Kappo Nakaichi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sushi Kappo Nakaichi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.