Six-seat counter serving Edomae sushi omakase in Gion, Kyoto, with a course from ¥33,000 per person booked through Table Check.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Seats
- 6
- Reservations
- Table Check · one day
- Category
- Counter onlyEnglish friendly
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Sushi Gion Matsudaya sits on a narrow street in Gion, Higashiyama Ward, with a six-seat counter and no tables. The kitchen serves Edomae sushi, pairing red-vinegar shari with fish prepared by grilling, steaming, or light searing depending on the piece.
Service runs in two seatings, 17:00 and 19:30, every day of the week. The menu is omakase-only, priced from ¥33,000 per person with tax and service included; the lineup and price shift with the day's seafood. Drinks and any additional dishes are billed separately, with a 10% tax and service charge added.
Reservations go through Table Check, and bookings are generally required at least one day ahead. Same-day seats may be available by phone if the counter isn't full. Children 11 and older who can eat the full adult course are accepted; younger children are not. Photography at the counter is allowed, but flash is not permitted.
Good to know
- How do I book a table at Sushi Gion Matsudaya?
- Reservations are made through Table Check, generally at least one day in advance. Same-day seats may be available by calling the restaurant directly if space remains.
- What does the omakase cost?
- The omakase course starts at ¥33,000 per person, with tax and service included. Drinks and any extra dishes are billed separately with a 10% tax and service charge.
- Can I bring children?
- Children aged 11 and older who can eat the full adult course are welcome. Younger children are not accepted.
- What are the seating times?
- Service runs in two seatings, 17:00 and 19:30, seven days a week.
- Is photography allowed during the meal?
- Photography is permitted at the counter, but flash photography is not allowed.
Details checked September 29, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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