Sushi Taizo
鮨 泰蔵
Sushi in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #7of 14 sushi restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi
- ¥17,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥21,000
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 11 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 4
In our ranking, Sushi Taizo is 7th of the 14 sushi restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,000 (on Tabelog), 19% below the ¥21,000 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 a private room (for 4).
How it compares
Sushi restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 Yoshida | #17 | ¥35,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Sushi imagine | — | ¥28,000 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 8 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Roji to no Moto | — | ¥19,800 | ¥6,900 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Mon |
| Sushi Senta | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 6 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Sushi Taizo | — | ¥17,000 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Sushi Yamazaki | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (AutoReserve) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Mon |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Sushi Taizo
- Call 075-746-5432 (+81-75-746-5432 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Sushi nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Dinner CourseMost booked
Dinner · 2 hr at the table
¥17,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥3,000–3,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥10,000–14,999 at dinner, ¥3,000–3,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–21:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Sunday | 12:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking area outside the store |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Opened | March 2014 |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 6 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 3): 7 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Bear left at flow by nozy coffee and walk 310 m.
You arrive at Sushi Taizo.
Look for
鮨 泰蔵
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
プレゼンスビル
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
Show this to a taxi driver
鮨 泰蔵京都府京都市下京区美濃屋町174-1 プレゼンスビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 174-1 Minoyacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 600-8015 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | <Keihan Main Line>. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Sushi Taizo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥3,000–3,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Sushi Taizo closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Sushi Taizo?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 7 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026); the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.