Izuu: Kyoto’s Original Saba-zushi Since 1781
Izuu, founded in 1781, is the most famous saba-zushi (pressed mackerel sushi) specialist in Kyoto and the shop most often credited with popularizing the style as a defining Kyo-zushi (Kyoto-style sushi) dish rather than a regional compromise.
- Saba-zushi / Kyo-zushi specialist
- Gion
- ¥3,000–6,000
Last updated: 2026-09-21
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥3,000–6,000
- Hours
- Mon-Sat 11:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:30); Sun/holidays 11:00-21:00 (L.O. 20:30). Closed Tuesdays (may open on holidays/festival days).
- Address
- 367 Kiyomoto-cho, Gion Shinchi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0084
- Nearest station
- Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line)
- Reservation
- Recommended
- English support
- English menu: Yes
Last verified: 2026-09-21. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
- An English menu is available, so ordering doesn't require Japanese.
What to Order
- Saba-zushi (whole pressed mackerel sushi, about JPY2,200)
- Futomaki (thick rolled sushi, about JPY1,760)
- Kyo-chirashi (Kyoto-style scattered sushi, about JPY3,300).
How to Order
- Dishes can be freely combined by consulting with staff
- Sushi can also be pre-ordered by phone or fax for pickup.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
367 Kiyomoto-cho, Gion Shinchi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0084
In the Gion Shinchi district near Shijo-dori; Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line) is the nearest station to the area.
Official Links
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- Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line)
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there an English menu at Izuu?
- Yes
- Do I need a reservation?
- Recommended
- How do I get to Izuu?
- In the Gion Shinchi district near Shijo-dori; Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line) is the nearest station to the area.
Information on this page is compiled and checked by our editorial team from the restaurant's official information and public data. Details we could not verify are not listed.
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