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Best Affordable Sushi in Kyoto

Kyoto might not be the first city that comes to mind for sushi. But that doesn’t mean you can’t get decent sushi here!

Nigiri sushi in Kyoto. Editorial credit: makesushi1 / Shutterstock.com
Nigiri sushi in Kyoto: makesushi1 / Shutterstock.com

We’ve listed a few of our sushi standbys in this city below. They’re all affordable, good, and more importantly, approachable for non-Japanese patrons. Yes, you might find better sushi at a few of Kyoto’s elite restaurants, but it would be hard to enter such places without a Japanese friend. The places listed here are all places you can actually visit and enjoy.

  • Sushisei (Downtown Kyoto; mid-range)
    Sushisei is one of the best moderately priced sushi restaurants in Kyoto. They’re relatively comfortable with foreigners and its right downtown.
  • Azuma Sushi (Southern Higashiyama; mid-range)
    Eating sushi at a local neighbourhood joint doesn’t get better than this. For unpretentious, delicious sushi that won’t break the bank, head over to Azuma Sushi in Higashiyama.
  • Den Shichi (Central Kyoto; mid-range)
    One of the best and most approachable sushi bars in Kyoto, Den Shichi serves mouth-watering sushi in a classic sushi-bar atmosphere.

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