Sushi Matsumoto
鮨まつもと
Sushi in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #4of 23 sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥25,300least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 13
Inside 1
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Sushi Matsumoto is 4th of the 23 sushi restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 7th of 64 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥25,300 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥24,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥16,500 (on Tabelog) is 50% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2021, 2022, and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a less expensive lunch (from ¥16,500, 35% below its least expensive dinner course). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥25,300 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥16,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gion Suetomo | #4 | ¥36,300 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (Tableall) | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2021 | 7 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Sushi Takamitsu | #5 | ¥38,500 | ¥38,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Sushi Tadayasu | #6 | ¥38,500 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | Bronze 2019 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| 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 | — |
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, Bring your own wine |
How to book Sushi Matsumoto
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-531-2031 (+81-75-531-2031 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.
Lunch Omakase Nigiri "Around 13 Pieces" ◆ Enjoy the exquisite sushi harmonized with seafood.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Nigiri "Around 17 Pieces" ◆ Enjoy carefully crafted sushi that harmonizes with seafood.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥19,800
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥3,300 more than the one above
Lunch Omakase Course ◆ A Luxurious Plan Featuring Approximately 11 Carefully Selected Nigiri and About 4 AppetizersMost booked
Lunch
- Nigiri sushi
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner Omakase Nigiri "Around 17 Pieces" ◆ Enjoy the exquisite sushi harmonizing with seafood.Most booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥25,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥2,200 more than the one above
Omakase Dinner Course ◆ A Luxurious Plan Featuring Approximately 11 Specialty Nigiri and About 4 Appetizers
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
¥28,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$190
¥3,300 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 11 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking Smoking is allowed in the courtyard. |
| Setting | Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
Getting there
4 min walk (340 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 10 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 240 m.
- Turn right at Tully's Coffee onto Hanami-koji and walk 40 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
You arrive at Sushi Matsumoto.
Look for
鮨まつもと
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨まつもと京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-123
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-123 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 370 m, about 6 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Sushi Matsumoto has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Sushi Matsumoto in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2022
- Selected for Tabelog Sushi WEST “Tabelog 100”, 2021
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Matsumoto cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Matsumoto closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Matsumoto?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (340 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Sushi Matsumoto have a Michelin star?
Yes. Sushi Matsumoto 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.