Top 6 Sushi Restaurants in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Delicious sushi restaurants from ¥5,000 to under ¥10,000
Sushi Iwata
A renowned sushi restaurant nestled on a quiet alley in Kyoto's Nakagyo-ku, one street down from Tominokoji-Sanjo.
The owner is a skilled master who trained for 12 years at the famous Tsukiji restaurant "Sushi Sei" and for 6 years at "Sushida Kenzan" inside Kyoto Takashimaya.
The appeal lies in sushi crafted with careful Edomae technique, with a focus on the harmony between seafood and fragrant shari.
With a style that lets you enjoy from a single piece, you can savor authentic sushi without feeling it is too formal.
The "omakase course," featuring 8 pieces of nigiri made with seasonal seafood, is excellent value at ¥6,600 including tax.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: - Dinner: ¥8,000–¥10,000 |
| Nearest station | Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station |
| Phone | 075-585-4781 |
| Address | Kyoto Sharagam 1F, 534 Asakura-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8074 |
| GoogleMap | https://maps.app.goo.gl/8CNGXpxBqwuWr2rK9 |
| Reserve here | ▶︎Sushi Iwata |
*Prices are approximate. They may vary by season and other factors, so please confirm with the restaurant before your visit.
*For questions regarding reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Delicious high-end sushi restaurants for ¥10,000 and up
Sushi Miki
A hidden gem near Nishikikoji, about a 4-minute walk from Shijo Station.
It is loved by locals and tourists alike as a place to casually enjoy authentic Edomae sushi.
Along with uniformly priced nigiri and hand rolls from ¥157 to ¥315, it offers fine selections made with exceptionally fresh seasonal fish and bluefin tuna.
A dedication to using "Shichijo rice" for the shari shines through, and at dinnertime carefully crafted course meals also appear.
The interior is a calm space of 16 seats centered on the counter. The friendly atmosphere lets you dine while enjoying conversation with the affable head chef.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: - Dinner: ¥8,000–¥12,000 |
| Nearest station | Karasuma Station |
| Phone | 075-253-6922 |
| Address | 454-4 Kannondo-cho, Nishikikoji-sagaru, between Muromachi and Shinmachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8222 |
| GoogleMap | https://maps.app.goo.gl/jWutabuGqM76J8PM9 |
| Reserve here | ▶︎Sushi Miki |
*Prices are approximate. They may vary by season and other factors, so please confirm with the restaurant before your visit.
*For questions regarding reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Nishiki Sushi Shin Main Branch
A popular sushi restaurant located within the lively Nishiki Market in the heart of Kyoto.
Rooted in Kyoto yet embodying Tokyo's sushi culture, it is highly praised by many gourmets.
The appeal is Edomae sushi made with fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from across Japan and certified rice from Hachidaime Gihey.
A variety of courses are available, from the ¥5,000 standard course to the ¥15,000 omakase course that also includes sashimi and à la carte dishes.
The interior, where a calm Japanese space unfolds, offers an upscale atmosphere where you can leisurely enjoy your meal.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥5,000–¥10,000 Dinner: ¥10,000–¥15,000 |
| Nearest station | Karasuma Station |
| Phone | 075-223-3355 |
| Address | 169-2 Higashi-Uoya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8055 |
| GoogleMap | https://maps.app.goo.gl/sJDhJxhLSN9mQcag8 |
| Reserve here | ▶︎Nishiki Sushi Shin Main Branch |
*Prices are approximate. They may vary by season and other factors, so please confirm with the restaurant before your visit.
*For questions regarding reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Pontocho Sushi Ishiya
A Michelin-listed sushi kappo nestled quietly at the back of an alley in Kyoto's atmospheric Pontocho.
The owner personally visits the market to select carefully chosen seafood and transform it into superb Edomae sushi.
In addition to sushi, you can also savor dishes made with "Kyo no Niku," a Kyoto brand of beef.
A variety of courses are available, from a reasonable "omakase course" to the "recommended course" (¥16,500) featuring 7 pieces of sushi and meat dishes, and the luxurious "Special 16 Pieces" (¥22,000).
The restaurant offers counter seats that even solo diners can use, and fully private rooms that are also welcomed for business entertaining.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: - Dinner: ¥10,000–¥15,000 |
| Nearest station | Gion-Shijo Station |
| Phone | 075-254-1129 |
| Address | Pontocho No. 24 alley rear, 210 Nabeya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-8015 |
| GoogleMap | https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZaKSX9KqoBKYKXgXA |
| Reserve here | ▶︎Pontocho Sushi Ishiya |
*Prices are approximate. They may vary by season and other factors, so please confirm with the restaurant before your visit.
*For questions regarding reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Sushi Yamazaki
A sushi restaurant nestled in an atmospheric back alley near Kyoto City Hall.
The appeal lies in sushi that inherits the Edomae technique cultivated in Ebisu, Tokyo, while incorporating Kyoto's food culture and sense of season.
By drawing out umami through extra steps such as nikiri soy sauce, vinegar-curing, and kelp-curing, it offers pieces that exquisitely harmonize the topping and shari.
In a space centered on a single-plank white wood counter, a serene yet unpretentious, comfortable air prevails.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: - Dinner: ¥20,000–¥30,000 |
| Nearest station | Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station |
| Phone | 075-251-7020 |
| Address | Villa Stagione Gosho-Minami 1F, 604 Tachibana-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-0944 |
| GoogleMap | https://maps.app.goo.gl/Kve1ki99yNLfBPob8 |
| Reserve here | ▶︎Sushi Yamazaki |
*Prices are approximate. They may vary by season and other factors, so please confirm with the restaurant before your visit.
*For questions regarding reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
Sushi-dokoro Mitsu
A high-end sushi restaurant tucked quietly at the back of an alley in a calm residential area.
For many years, it has cherished Kyoto's sushi culture, valuing the harmony of ingredients, technique, and hospitality as a top-tier establishment.
Carefully selecting the finest seasonal and rare fish, it lets you savor pieces over which the owner has obsessed down to the rice, vinegar, and soy sauce.
The interior is a luxurious space of only 8 seats at a single-plank Yoshino hinoki counter. Wrapped in soft lighting and Japanese design, it is a restaurant well suited to business entertaining and anniversaries.
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| Approx. bill (per person) | Lunch: ¥8,000–¥9,000 Dinner: ¥30,000–¥40,000 |
| Nearest station | Karasuma Oike Station |
| Phone | 075-223-3351 |
| Address | 34-2 Nakanocho, Shinmachi-Oike-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 604-0032 |
| GoogleMap | https://maps.app.goo.gl/JVGiVhN52qPQLQHd8 |
| Reserve here | ▶︎Sushi-dokoro Mitsu |
*Prices are approximate. They may vary by season and other factors, so please confirm with the restaurant before your visit.
*For questions regarding reservations, please contact AutoReserve directly.
