Sushi Ryuka
鮨 流嘉
Sushi in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 1 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 23 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 5
Entrance 2
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 70% of its sushi restaurants. 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 (7 of its 11 seats), a private room (for 4), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Hayashi | — | ¥36,300 | ¥22,000 | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | — | 6 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed, Thu |
| Fuku Yoshi | — | ¥16,500 | ¥11,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 17 min, Imadegawa | Wed |
| Sushi Ryuka | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Sushi Iimura | — | ¥13,200 | ¥5,500 | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 7 min, Demachiyanagi | Wed |
| Nora Sushi | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 6 min, Karasuma Oike | Mon |
| Gosho Minami Sushi Hiro | — | ¥20,000 | ¥12,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | — |
For international visitors
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | English, Korean |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sushi Ryuka
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 080-9328-1100 (+81-80-9328-1100 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- 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.
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 11, including 7 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 11 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu, Multilingual staff available (English, Korean) |
| Opened | June 2025 |
Getting there
1 min walk (90 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 1): 8 min · Sanjo: 10 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Sushi Ryuka.
Look for
鮨 流嘉
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 流嘉京都府京都市中京区御幸町通御池上る亀屋町384
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 384 -, Kyoto 604-0094 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Sushi Ryuka is a 30-second walk from Exit 10 of Zest Oike, located in front of Kyoto City Hall on the Tozai Subway Line. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 490 m, about 8 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 650 m, about 11 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Ryuka cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Sushi Ryuka have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Sushi Ryuka closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Sushi Ryuka?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Ryuka?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 1 minute on foot (90 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 10 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.