Family owned-sushi restaurant in Kyoto

Located in the central area of Kyoto City,  we have history of more than 60 years. We’re family owned and welcome customers all around the world with the laid back-atmosphere. 

Other than sushi, we also offer dishes such as tempura, grilled fish or egg rolls, so that people of all generations can enjoy our food.

Horikawa street with the street car in 1960 (Photo: 京都府住宅供給公社)

History

Started the business in 1960

The founder, Kosaku started the sushi shop mainly for the delivery with his father who had been operating a few types of business on Horikawa street which is one block west of where current Kikyo sushi is. At that time, there were many Kimono retail shops and small factories making kimono and obi belt, which were his customers.

Renovation

The second generation, Koji renovated the restaurant the bar counter in 1987. 
Then after that the big room with tatami floor facing the small garden were newly built. 
The restaurant was loved by local people as a family owned sushi restaurant with the laid back-atmosphere.

Right after the renovation in 1987

Bar counter seats are popular for customers.

More customers from abroad

In 2016, the third generation, Mitsuru returned back to Kyoto after 2 years working at restaurants abroad (Canada and Australia).

As the number of tourists visiting Kyoto increased, the restaurant received more customers from abroad. 

Now Kikyo Sushi welcomes the guests around the world and provide a good time with sushi, other dishes and sake. 

Message

Welcome to Kikyo Sushi!

I am Mitsuru, the third generation of the restaurant.
I studied in the U.S. (Oregon, Portland) for one year, and I also have working experiences in Australia (mainly Sydney) and Canada (Toronto) one year each.
I love sake, wine and beer… so feel free to ask me if you need any recommendation.  

I am so happy that you come to our restaurant!

Information

BUSINESS HOURS

5PM~10PM (Last Order by 10PM)

CREDIT CARD

We accept credit cards with these brands: Master, Visa, JCB, Amex, Diners, Discover

HOLIDAYS

Closed on Every Wednesday, irregularly on Tuesday *Please check the calendar

PARKNG

We don't have car parking lot. Bicycles can be parked.

SMOKING

Smoking is ONLY in the designated area outside beside the ashtray.

Access

Address: 43 Daimonji-cho, Aburanokoji Marutamachi Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-city
By train: about 10 mins walk from Subway Marutamachi station or Nijojomae station