"A Gion sushi counter from a 12-year Takamitsu protégé — chef Jun Kamekawa's Edomae omakase of Toyosu fish, near the Kaburenjo Theater, opened 2025."
About Gion Sushi Takamitsu
Gion Sushi Takamitsu is an Edomae sushi counter on Hanamikoji Street in the Gion district of Kyoto, a few steps from the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater where maiko perform the springtime Miyako dance. Opened in 2025, it is an offshoot of the original Sushi Takamitsu, run by chef Jun Kamekawa, who trained for about twelve years under Takamitsu Yasuda before taking his own counter. The omakase alternates Edomae nigiri with seasonal small plates, built on fish delivered from Tokyo's Toyosu market. It is a serious sushi seat in the city's most storied quarter, a focused omakase table.
For Kyoto's other notable counters, compare the sushi at Sushi Matsumoto and Sushi Hayashi, or the kaiseki at Gion Fukushi.
The Kitchen
Chef Jun Kamekawa cooks a single omakase, dictated by the best seasonal ingredients his trusted dealers send each day. The meal alternates Edomae nigiri with seasonal small plates — sashimi, vinegared preparations, steamed abalone, kombu with roe and Kyoto pickles such as bettara-zuke — in the style he refined over twelve years at Sushi Takamitsu. The fish comes from Tokyo's Toyosu market, prepared in the precise Edomae manner, with rice and cure given as much weight as the catch. Drinks run deep: beer, sake, shochu, champagne and wine, with a cellar of some 4,000 bottles. This is a top-end omakase at market-value pricing, so the bill rises and falls with the season.
The Room
The room is an intimate counter deep in old Gion, the seats facing the chef so the meal unfolds piece by piece in front of you. The setting is part of the appeal: Hanamikoji Street is Kyoto's most atmospheric lane, lined with machiya and a short walk from the Kaburenjo Theater. The mood is quiet and focused, the pace set by the chef, and the experience is best taken slowly with a drink chosen from the deep cellar. Seats are few and the counter is in demand, so this is a book-ahead table, often through a reservation service; confirm the price and any seating policy when you reserve.
Best for Anniversary
A quiet counter, a chef's omakase and a setting on old Gion's most famous lane make Gion Sushi Takamitsu a fine anniversary seat, and a memorable table to impress clients in Kyoto. The single counter also suits solo dining.
Not for
Not for a casual or quick meal, large groups, or diners who want à la carte choice — this is a small, set-omakase counter at top-end, market-value pricing, booked ahead.
Frequently Asked
What is Gion Sushi Takamitsu known for?
Gion Sushi Takamitsu is an Edomae sushi counter on Hanamikoji Street in Kyoto's Gion district, opened in 2025 as an offshoot of Sushi Takamitsu. It is known for a chef's omakase that alternates nigiri with seasonal small plates, using fish delivered from Tokyo's Toyosu market, served at an intimate counter near the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater.
Who is the chef at Gion Sushi Takamitsu?
The chef is Jun Kamekawa, who trained for about twelve years under Takamitsu Yasuda at the original Sushi Takamitsu before opening this Gion counter in 2025. His omakase follows the precise Edomae style he learned there, with fish sourced from Toyosu and as much attention given to rice and cure as to the catch.
How much does Gion Sushi Takamitsu cost?
The omakase is priced at market value, so the bill varies with the season and the day's ingredients, and sits at the top end for Kyoto sushi. A reservation fee is charged per seat when booking. Because the counter is small and in demand, confirm the current price and seating policy when you reserve, often through a reservation service.
Where is Gion Sushi Takamitsu located?
It is on Hanamikoji Street in the Gion district of Kyoto, a few steps from the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater. Hanamikoji is the area's most atmospheric lane, lined with traditional machiya, which makes the location part of the appeal. For other Kyoto counters and kaiseki rooms, see our Kyoto dining guide.
Do I need a reservation at Gion Sushi Takamitsu?
Yes — seats are few and the counter is in demand, so this is a book-ahead table, often through a reservation service, with a reservation fee charged per seat. Reserve well in advance, especially in peak seasons, and confirm the omakase price and any seating policy at the time of booking.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Gion Sushi Takamitsu
Small counter; book well ahead, often via a reservation service, and confirm price when you reserve.
Affiliate disclosure: Restaurants for Kings may earn a commission when you book through our reservation links, at no cost to you. Our scores are editorial and never paid for.
Practical Information
AddressHanamikoji Street, Gion, Kyoto
NeighbourhoodGion, by the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
CuisineSushi / Omakase
PriceSingle Edomae omakase; market-value, top-end pricing
Dress CodeSmart
SeatingIntimate sushi counter facing the chef
ReservationRequired
