Sushi Mori Gaku
鮨 森学
Sushi in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #4of 13 sushi restaurants in Imperial Palace Area
- ¥20,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥24,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 21 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 17
Inside 2
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Sushi Mori Gaku is 4th of the 13 sushi restaurants in Imperial Palace Area and 15th of 64 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥20,000 (on Tabelog), 17% below the ¥24,000 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,000 (on Tabelog) is 18% above the ¥11,000 median of 21. 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, a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,000, 35% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥20,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥13,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chisaki | #2 | budget ¥30,000–39,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Tempura Mizuki | #8 | ¥24,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| Sushi Obino | #9 | ¥14,000 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 8 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Sushi Mori Gaku | #15 | ¥20,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Sushi Fukagawa | #18 | ¥12,000 | ¥9,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
| Ebisugawa Sushi Suzuka | — | ¥17,820 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Marutamachi | — |
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 Mori Gaku
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5593-7055 (+81-50-5593-7055 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Nigiri Course: Showcasing the Chef's Skill with Seasonal Nigiri Dishes
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Omakase Dinner Course: Featuring the Chef's Skill with Seasonal Sushi and DishesMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Nigiri sushi
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥7,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
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 |
| Service charge | Service Charge Note for Sushi Mori Gaku: Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–20:00, 20:30–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks |
| Opened | June 2024 |
Getting there
3 min walk (220 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Sanjo: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 8 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
Sushi Mori Gaku is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨 森学
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 森学京都府京都市中京区木屋町通二条下る東生洲町489
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 489 Kiyacho Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0961 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from Kyoto City Hall Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 150 m, about 3 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 220 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Mori Gaku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge Note for Sushi Mori Gaku: Please be informed that a service charge will be added to your bill. Thank you for your understanding.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Mori Gaku closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Mori Gaku?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Mori Gaku?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (220 m). Sanjo Station is about 6 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.