Sushi is a smaller scene in Kyoto than in coastal cities, and the listing here is short and high in quality. Sushi Iwa sits in Gion and Sushi Wakon and Azuma Sushi in Higashiyama, a tight set of counters rather than a broad market.
Japanese Sushi restaurants in Kyoto
3 japanese sushi places in Kyoto we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Kyoto · Japanese Sushi across every city.
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Sushi Iwa
- ★ 4.5
- Japanese Sushi
- ¥¥¥¥
- Gion
Order Chef's omakase, 20 pieces over 90 minutes
An eight-seat Edomae sushi counter just off Hanamikoji in Gion, Kyoto, run by chef Iwa with Tsukiji-trained habits.
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Azuma Sushi
- ★ 4.5
- Japanese Sushi
- ¥¥
- Higashiyama
Order Tokujo nigiri lunch with side of saba bo-zushi
A mid-range Edomae sushi counter in Higashiyama, Kyoto.
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Sushi Wakon
- ★ 4.7
- Sushi
- ¥¥¥¥
- Higashiyama
Edomae sushi inside the Four Seasons Kyoto, in Higashiyama.
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