Sushi Kawashima
鮨 かわしま
Sushi in Kashihara, Yamatotakada & Katsuragi, Nara, 8 min walk from Kashiharajingū-mae Station
Our analysis
- #1of 5 sushi restaurants in Nara
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Nara have a lower dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book online: TableCheck
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 3
In our ranking, Sushi Kawashima is 1st of the 5 sushi restaurants in Nara. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Nara in this guide. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 9 in Nara in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 1 of the 5 sushi restaurants in Nara can be. Good for a private room.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Nara with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Nara | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Kawashima | #1 | ¥27,500 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 8 min, Kashiharajingū-mae | — |
| Shikinosushi Krouto | #2 | ¥20,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 2 min, Shin-Ōmiya | — |
| Azekura | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 11 min, Shin-Ōmiya | — |
| Sushi Takase | — | ¥17,600 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Nara | Sun |
| Sushi & Bar Shosou | — | ¥24,730 | ¥24,730 | Online, Japanese only | — | 10 min, Nara | — |
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 | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Kawashima
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5571-1724 (+81-50-5571-1724 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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)
Dinner course
【おまかせコース】鮨12貫～15貫程度＋季節のアテ6品程
Dinner · 6 dishes · 1–8 guests
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (3)（menu in Japanese）
- おまかせコース
- 鮨12貫～15貫程度
- 季節アテ6品程度
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Private rooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | − |
Getting there
8 min walk (640 m) from Kashiharajingū-mae Station.
Also near: Okadera: 17 min · Unebigoryōmae: 20 min
- Leave Kashiharajingū-mae Station and walk south-east for 50 m.
- Bear right and walk 100 m.
- Bear left and walk 10 m.
- Bear left onto KashiharaJingu East Exit Station Asuka Line and walk 330 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
Sushi Kawashima is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 かわしま
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 かわしま奈良県橿原市石川町291-1
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 291-1 Ishikawacho Kashihara, Nara 634-0045 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 385 meters from Kashiharajingu Mae. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Sushi Kawashima has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sushi Kawashima in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Nara
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Kawashima cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Kawashima?
Kashiharajingū-mae Station, about 8 minutes on foot (640 m). Okadera Station is about 17 minutes away.
Does Sushi Kawashima have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sushi Kawashima has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.