Sushi Sanjusou
鮨 三重奏
Also spelled Sushi Sanjuso
Sushi in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,500
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed MondaysBook by phone
All 19 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 16
Inside 3
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 33% below the ¥16,500 median of the 21 sushi restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings by phone only; 20 of the 64 sushi restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Gion Sushi Yoshi | — | ¥14,300 | ¥8,800 | Phone only | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| East End Gion | — | ¥16,500 | — | Phone only | — | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, 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 | English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Sushi Sanjusou
- Call 050-8893-9847 (+81-50-8893-9847 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Gion SuetomoGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.76
Gion Sushi TadayasuGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥30,000–39,999, Tabelog 3.73
Sushi MatsumotoGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.73
Sushi RakumiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.65
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Nigiri Course with Fresh Seasonal Ingredients like Sweet Shrimp, Anago, and Horse Mackerel, Crafted by Skilled Chefs
2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Seasonal ingredients
- Eel
What is served (7)
- <Example>
- Horse Mackerel
- Kuruma Ebi (Japanese Tiger Prawn)
- Anago (Sea Eel)
- Shinko (Young Fish)
- Ama Ebi (Sweet Shrimp)
- and more…
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
Cheapest
Nigiri + Appetizer Course featuring Steamed Abalone, Live Natural Sweet Shrimp Nigiri, and Hairy Crab with Sea Urchin, S
2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Abalone
- Hairy crab
- Sea urchin
What is served (11)
- <Example>
- Nigiri
- Hadal's Sea Urchin
- Shoko Hada
- Steamed Abalone
- Live Natural Sweet Shrimp
- Appetizers
- Kuchiko
- Boiled Octopus
- Hairy Crab with Sea Urchin
- and more…
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Trio (Special Nigiri + Special Appetizer) Course with Fatty Tuna and Sea Urchin Nigiri, and Appetizers of Purple Sea Urc
2 hr at the table
- Nigiri sushi
- Sea urchin
- Hairy crab
- Otoro (fattiest tuna)
- Eel
What is served (16)
- <Example>
- Nigiri*
- Horse Mackerel
- Yari Ika (Spear Squid)
- Otoro (Fatty Tuna)
- Kuruma Ebi (Sweet Shrimp)
- Uni (Sea Urchin)
- Anago (Sea Eel)
- Shinko (Young Fish)
- Ama Ebi (Sweet Shrimp)
- Tamago (Egg)
- Appetizers*
- Nikagai (Simmered Shellfish)
- Kuchiko (Small Fish)
- Murasaki Uni (Purple Sea Urchin)
- Iwa Mozuku (Seaweed)
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥7,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | July 2026 |
Getting there
6 min walk (510 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 9 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at Jam Hostel and walk 60 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart onto Nawate-dori and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 260 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Sushi Sanjusou is on your right.
On your right
Look for
鮨 三重奏
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
佐々木会館
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 三重奏京都府京都市東山区祇園町北側347-160 佐々木会館 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 347-160 Gionmachi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0073 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Keihan Electric Railway Keihan Main Line, 8-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 230 m, about 4 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Sanjusou cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Sanjusou closed?
It is closed on Mondays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Sanjusou?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (510 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 9 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.