Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai / 鮨 天ぷら 祇園いわい

  • Kyoto : Gion・Higashiyama
  • Japanese cuisine / OMAKASE, Sushi, Tempura
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A restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide for two consecutive years

Adding globally recognized tempura, we now offer Edomae sushi.

The chef's sharp sensibility honed through numerous experiences shines in playful appetizers and tempura, creating a carefully calculated contrast with traditional and authentic Edomae sushi, all completed within a single course.

Reviews

Japan Food Guide
  • 5.0
  • 1
Details
Christeena
/ November 2025

We booked this omakase despite some reviews and were so glad we did! The servers were sweet and translated each dish, and the sushi master was jovial and playful once he warmed up to us. The food was outstanding—perfect tempura, fresh sushi, and even a delicious terrine. “Bing Bong!” A total home run (we bonded over the World Series—Go Jays!). If you want inventive, fresh food and great hospitality, book this place!

Available Menu

  • Lunch only
    12,420(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Lunch Chef's Choice Premium Course *Including Service Charge
    Includes 21 Items
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    4 kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    4 kinds of tempura
    Seasonal vegetables
    3 pieces of sushi
    Shrimp dish
    3 pieces of sushi
    Rolls
    Egg
    Soup
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    The menu is subject to change depending on the season, supply conditions, and other factors. The price includes a 15% service charge.
  • Dinner only
    14,720(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Omakase Nigiri Course *Service charge included
    Includes 18 Items
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    4 Kinds of Appetizers
    Sashimi
    Shrimp Dish
    Steamed Dish
    8 Pieces of Sushi
    Rolls
    Egg
    Soup

    [Notes]
    The menu is subject to change depending on the season and procurement conditions. The price includes a 15% service charge.
  • Dinner only
    22,770(JPY) With tax / Guest
    Deluxe Kaiseki Course *Including service charge
    Includes 25 Items
    Available from 1 guests
    Reserve
    [Details]

    5 kinds of appetizers
    Sashimi
    4 kinds of tempura
    Seasonal vegetables
    Seasonal fried foods
    Shrimp dishes
    Steamed dishes
    7 pieces of sushi
    Rolled sushi
    Egg
    Soup
    Dessert

    [Notes]
    The menu is subject to change based on the season and procurement conditions.
    The price includes a 15% service charge.

Restaurant Info

Map

Sushi Tempura Gion Iwai / 鮨 天ぷら 祇園いわい

Address
3F, Izawa Building, 266 North Gioncho Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City Kyoto
Access
3 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station
Phone
+81 75-606-4220
Business Days / Hours
Sunday: 11:30~14:00, 16:00~23:00
Monday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Tuesday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Wednesday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Thursday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Friday: 11:30~14:00, 17:00~23:00
Saturday: 11:30~14:00, 16:00~23:00
Holidays: 11:30~14:00, 16:00~23:00
Regular holiday
Irregular holidays
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation fee
  • 0%Up to 2 days before
  • 50%From 1 day before
  • 100%Cancellation on the day
Administration fee
Canceling a reservation after it has been completed will incur a 3.6% administration fee.
This applies regardless of the cancellation fee.
Change Date or Time
  • deadline:2 days before your reservation date
Features
Child-Friendly (Age: 0-6), Child-Friendly (Age: 7+), English menu, No smoking, Private rooms
Payment Method at location
VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMERICAN EXPRESS, Cash (JPY)
Remarks
Electronic money not accepted.
QR code payments not accepted.
Please refrain from coming to the store with a large amount of luggage.
Please avoid visiting the store wearing strong perfumes or cosmetics.
If you are more than 30 minutes late from your reservation time, your appointment may be treated as cancelled.
Please refrain from actions such as using flash photography or shouting as they may disturb other customers.
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