Sushi Nakamura
鮨 なかむら
Sushi in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥21,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 3
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥21,000 (on Tabelog), 27% above the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥13,000 (on Tabelog) is 37% above the ¥9,500 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, a less expensive lunch (from ¥13,000, 38% below its least expensive dinner course), and a late dinner (open until 23:00). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥21,000 on Tabelog and ¥23,100 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service; ¥21,000 on Tabelog and ¥23,100 on Pocket Concierge, with tax and service.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Gion 35° | — | ¥9,900 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Ariyoshi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Sushi Nakamura | — | ¥21,000 | ¥13,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Sushi Roku | — | ¥13,200 | — | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Sushi Sanjusou | — | ¥11,000 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Mon |
| Sushi Dokoro Kita no Sachi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Sushi Nakamura
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or AutoReserve, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5872-6810 (+81-50-5872-6810 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 Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (4)
- Appetizers
- Nigiri
- Miso Soup
- Tamagoyaki
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$90
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Assorted appetizers
- Grilled dish
- Nigiri sushi
- Miso soup
- Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette)
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$140
¥8,000 more than the one above
Night Omakase CourseMost booked
3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Assorted appetizers
- Grilled dish
- Nigiri sushi
- Miso soup
- Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette)
¥21,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$140
Dinner Omakase CourseMost booked
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
What is served (5)
- Assorted appetizers
- Grilled dish
- Nigiri sushi
- Miso soup
- Tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette)
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$170
¥4,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–23:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–23:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Friday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 18:00–23:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | 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 | Beautiful view, Night view, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
Getting there
3 min walk (270 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjo: 8 min · Sanjō Keihan: 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at Jam Hostel and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 140 m.
Sushi Nakamura is on your left.
On your left
Look for
鮨 なかむら
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ミユキビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
4F
3 floors up from the street; take the lift
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 なかむら京都府京都市東山区末吉町80-11 ミユキビル 4F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 80-11 Sueyoshicho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0085 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | - 3-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 420 m, about 7 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Nakamura cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Nakamura closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Nakamura?
Gion-shijo Station, about 3 minutes on foot (270 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.