Counter-style Edomae sushi in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward, 14 seats, omakase from ¥12,000, phone reservations only, closed Wednesdays.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Seats
- 14
- Booking
- Phone reservations
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Gion Sushi Taku sits on Kiyomotochō in Higashiyama, Kyoto, a short walk from both Kyoto Kawaramachi and Gion-Shijo stations. The restaurant seats 14 across a six-seat counter and an eight-seat table area, with no private room offered. Seating is counter-forward, putting diners close to the chef as he prepares the omakase course.
The menu runs a single omakase format built around seasonal ingredients, priced at ¥12,000 to ¥15,000 for the course; average evening spend runs ¥15,001–20,000 once drinks and the 10% service charge are included. No set menu repeats day to day, as the course changes with what is sourced that day. The sake list draws on relationships with regional breweries, alongside a stocked selection of shochu and wine.
There is no English menu, so diners unfamiliar with Japanese should expect to rely on the chef's guidance or bring translation help. Reservations are taken by phone, and same-day bookings within an hour of the requested time may not be accommodated depending on availability. Arriving more than 15 minutes late without notice results in automatic cancellation of the booking. Cancellations made after 9pm the night before a course reservation are charged in full.
The restaurant is closed Wednesdays and otherwise open 17:00–22:00, with a food last order at 21:00 and drinks until 21:30. Credit cards are accepted, including Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Diners, JCB, and UnionPay, along with PayPay, Alipay, and WeChat Pay. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in the restaurant. Parking is not available on site, though nearby options exist.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Gion Sushi Taku?
- Reservations are made by phone. Same-day requests within one hour of the desired seating time may be declined depending on availability.
- How much does the omakase cost?
- The course is priced between ¥12,000 and ¥15,000 per person; average evening spend including drinks and the 10% service charge runs ¥15,001–20,000.
- Is there an English menu?
- No, the restaurant does not offer an English menu, so diners should be prepared to navigate the course in Japanese or ask staff for guidance.
- What's the cancellation policy?
- For course reservations, cancelling after 9pm the day before your visit results in a 100% charge of the course price per person.
- How many seats does the restaurant have?
- There are 14 seats total: six at the counter and eight at tables. There is no private room.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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