I came for a pre-visit to plan a special celebration for my mother-in-law's 88th birthday at Hisago Sushi, which she loves. The chirashi sushi is already known to be delicious, but the nigiri, rolls, boxed sushi, and mackerel sushi were all amazing! I've been gaining weight recently, which is concerning.

"We make everything using traditional methods, hand-rolling and shaping each piece with care, just like in the old days." This sushi restaurant, established in 1950, is located on a bustling main street where you can relax. Around noon on a holiday, the second floor was about 80% full. However, by the time we left, there was only one group left. It seemed quite empty for Kyoto, where tourists have fully returned...? [Food Ordered] Famous Chirashi Sushi - ¥2000 Miso Soup - ¥100 Total payment with tax: ¥2310 The food was served in about 15 minutes. First of all, it was beautiful. The presentation was truly stunning and mesmerizing. The taste was quite sweet, which might be a matter of personal preference. However, I believe this is the traditional flavor. It made me feel proud. I enjoyed savoring it slowly. I had been curious about this place for a long time, so I'm glad I finally visited. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I went on a business trip to Kyoto and my schedule ended a little early, so around 3:30 pm, I decided to wander around and look for shops. Most shops open at 5 pm, so I couldn't find any open shops in the city. However, I stumbled upon Hisago Sushi. I'm glad I found it. They offered a great evening set with sashimi, sushi, and drinks for about 2,400 yen, which felt like a good deal. The sashimi was very fresh and substantial. Just that alone was satisfying. The sushi, consisting of 4 pieces, was also excellent. The only downside was that I couldn't finish the mackerel sushi, which was a shame.

I visited this restaurant on a weekend evening in May 2023. I am also a member of the Kyoto Sushi Association. I was seated on the second floor. I ordered the following: - Mini mackerel sushi, boxed sushi, chirashi sushi, nigiri sushi, cucumber roll, wheat gluten dumpling, clear soup - Inari sushi (to go) The dishes were served in about 10 minutes. Here is my review: - Mini mackerel sushi: Small but flavorful mackerel sushi. It is not fishy and has a concentrated deliciousness. - Boxed sushi: Includes conger eel, shrimp & egg sushi. The conger eel is rich and fatty, with a delicate texture. The shrimp & egg sushi have different textures and are interesting. - Chirashi sushi: Topped with shrimp and conger eel, delicately prepared and very delicious. - Nigiri sushi: Sea bream and tuna. The tuna was surprisingly delicious, with a strong umami flavor and a soft texture. - Cucumber roll: Average. - Wheat gluten dumpling: Served as a dessert, it is finely textured and delicious. The sushi at this restaurant is compact yet full of deliciousness. I enjoyed it very much. I also had the inari sushi at home: - Inari sushi: The traditional pouch-shaped sushi with rice inside fried tofu. It includes black sesame seeds and carrots. The taste is not monotonous and very delicious. Overall, as a member of the Kyoto Sushi Association, I can enjoy Kyoto-style sushi at various restaurants, each with its own unique flavors. This restaurant did not disappoint. The staff were polite and attentive. I highly recommend it.

I woke up with pain in my ankle. I have no memory of falling or hitting it the day before. It might be a recurrence of gout. In February 2023, I suddenly experienced severe pain in my knee, and after returning from a business trip, I went to an orthopedic clinic for a detailed examination, which revealed my first-ever gout attack. After five days of using crutches, the pain miraculously disappeared. Although there was still some pain in my knee, I could walk and resume almost normal daily activities. However, in March, another gout attack brought severe pain to my knee once again. Some may think that the second time wouldn't be as painful as the first, but only those who have experienced gout pain can truly understand the intensity of this suffering. As expected, the pain disappeared in a few days. Blood test results showed a uric acid level of 5.3, within the normal range. The second attack, with a uric acid level of 8.1 during the first attack, was a kind of shock. I started to wonder if my planned trip to Kyoto in April would be okay. I just wanted to forget about gout and enjoy my trip. On the day of my departure to Kyoto, I had beer in the airport lounge early in the morning. The confidence of taking medicine led me to order a second beer. I arrived in Kyoto as planned, and my condition was good. However, on the third day of my trip, an abnormality in my ankle increased my anxiety about gout. I bought a supporter at a pharmacy while limping with my left foot. I put it on immediately, but it didn't have a dramatic effect. Despite the constant crowds on Shijo Street, I walked slowly towards the Chinese restaurant recommended by locals. When I finally arrived at the restaurant, a female staff member coldly told me to come back at 1 p.m. The sun, hidden by clouds, was approaching its zenith. Disappointed by the cold response, I decided to find another restaurant. However, my foot was too painful to wander around aimlessly before noon. As I walked again, the pedestrian crossing where Shijo Street and Prefectural Route 32 intersected was crowded with people, and my foot pain made me fear that I wouldn't be able to cross before the light turned red. Barely making it across the signal, I saw a sign for "Hisago Sushi." As if my foot was protesting against me, I couldn't bear to drag it any further, silently screaming that I couldn't walk anymore. When I stopped in front of the restaurant, I could see the kitchen through the glass. Reluctantly, I entered the restaurant, and the staff warmly guided me to a table at the back. Surprisingly, Hisago Sushi's history is not very long. In 1950, they opened their doors on Kawaramachi.

I jumped into the store just before closing and struggled to decide what to order. With limited information, I ended up ordering a bit too much, but when I asked if I could take the leftover food home, they said, "Of course." I enjoyed the meal as a late night snack at the hotel, and it was neatly packaged like a souvenir, complete with soy sauce and wasabi. The established restaurant's hospitality was impressive. Thank you for the meal. ^_^

I visited this restaurant because I wanted to try their limited-time steamed sushi. The menu includes a set with steamed sushi and chawanmushi. The steamed sushi is made with sweet vinegar rice and various toppings like conger eel, shiitake mushrooms, and shredded egg, topped with a large shrimp. It's hot, fluffy, and delicious every time I eat it. The chawanmushi is also very tasty with a flavorful broth. While other restaurants offer steamed sushi, Hisago Sushi's is the best in my opinion. I will definitely come back next year to enjoy it again. I highly recommend Hisago Sushi's steamed sushi!

The steamed Mutsuki is delicious. Hisago Sushi (located in Kawaramachi, Kyoto) offers a steamed sushi and chawanmushi set. This set is available only during the winter months (December to February) and includes a variety of dishes such as nigiri sushi (tuna, sea bream, squid), boxed sushi, rolled sushi, iso rolls, and small tai chirashi. The steamed sushi contains shrimp, conger eel, lotus root, shiitake mushrooms, ginkgo nuts, egg, shrimp flakes, and silk peas. The chawanmushi includes shrimp, conger eel, chicken, shiitake mushrooms, ginkgo nuts, and yuzu. The restaurant was established in 1950 and although there is no parking available, there is a Royal Park parking lot nearby with free services depending on the amount spent on food and drinks.

I have always been curious about this shop in Shijo Kawaramachi, and although I have bought from the Isetan store before, this is my first time visiting the main store. I came here specifically for the "Hamachi Chirashi" priced at 2200 yen (including 10% tax). It includes diced hamachi and grilled hamachi with sauce. It looks beautiful and tastes delicious!

I visited to enjoy the limited-time steamed sushi that I look forward to every year. I also love chawanmushi, so I chose the "mushimushi set" which includes it. The steamed sushi is topped with conger eel, sweet shrimp, ikura, and lily root on vinegared rice. As expected from steamed sushi, the freshly steamed sushi is warm and very delicious. The shrimp is large and juicy, and the slightly sweet vinegared rice is also great. The chawanmushi is flavorful with a rich dashi broth. I was very satisfied with the meal. The dish is only available from December to February, so I want to visit again during this period. I highly recommend the steamed sushi at Hisago Sushi.

Since I came to Kyoto, let's buy some mackerel sushi to take home (*ˊ˘ˋ*)｡♪:*°. There is a sushi restaurant on Kawaramachi Street where you can see the chefs preparing the sushi through the glass from the sidewalk. This shop, "Hisago Sushi," has been hanging its curtain on Kawaramachi Street since 1950. I ordered mackerel sushi for 4536 yen and grilled conger eel battera for 2700 yen. You can watch the sushi being prepared, and the shop's entrance is very narrow, which is a characteristic of Kyoto. The mackerel sushi has white kelp on top, and the vinegared rice with cured mackerel is rolled with a bamboo mat to create a round shape. The vinegared rice is tightly packed and has a mellow vinegar flavor. It has a traditional light salt taste without sweetness. The mackerel is thick, but you can taste its unique fishy flavor. It may be a matter of preference, but I found it to be the wildest-tasting mackerel sushi I have ever had. Personally, I prefer mackerel sushi with a stronger vinegar taste, so this one didn't quite suit my taste. However, when eaten with soy sauce and wasabi, the fishy taste disappeared, and the deliciousness increased! The "grilled conger eel battera" is a plump grilled conger eel with a sweet sauce grilled quickly over charcoal. It looks delicious and has a great aroma. It is sandwiched between vinegared rice with wood sorrel and white sesame as accents. It has an elegant flavor and is really delicious. This would make a perfect souvenir as well (*ˊ˘ˋ*)｡♪:*°. In my opinion, I would rate the mackerel sushi 3.4 and the grilled conger eel battera 3.8, so I would give an overall rating of 3.6. Mackerel sushi can vary in taste and preparation method depending on the restaurant, so I would like to try different mackerel sushi in Kyoto to find my favorite. Thank you for the meal (*´▽`人)

Today's visit was to Hisago Sushi Kawaramachi Main Store. Hisago Sushi is a sushi specialty store with a history of 25 years. When it comes to Kyoto sushi, of course, it's sabazushi. This time, I purchased the sabazushi for takeout. For more detailed reviews, search for "eatery japan".

Located on the corner of Kawaramachi and Shijo streets, this three-story restaurant is surprisingly spacious. Upon entering, we were greeted by a staff member wearing a mask, and there was plenty of space between tables. We ordered the summer evening menu, which included drinks, appetizers, sashimi, and four pieces of nigiri sushi. The sashimi selection included tuna, yellowtail, sea bream, salmon, and sweet shrimp, served on a bed of daikon with cucumber. The nigiri sushi featured tender conger eel, smooth Kyoto-style egg sushi with a rich broth, boiled shrimp, and tuna. The sushi rice was seasoned with a strong vinegar flavor typical of Tokyo-style sushi, with larger pieces of fish that provided a satisfying bite. As we were leaving, we noticed a local customer picking up a takeout order, indicating the popularity of the restaurant. Established in 1950, this restaurant has been a staple since my school trip days, and I have always enjoyed the friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and reasonable prices.

Today, I went to a sushi restaurant located just up from Shijo Kawaramachi. ■ Hisago Sushi This is a long-established sushi restaurant that has been in this location since 1950. Behind the acrylic board at the storefront, the sushi chef was busy making sushi. It seems that both dining in and takeout options are available at this restaurant. I went to pick up the sushi that I had pre-ordered. Hisago Sushi also has a store in Isetan Kyoto Station, and I have purchased from there before to bring as a gift for a home party. High-quality sushi is always a good choice, right? Now, I returned home and decided to eat the sushi right away. In addition to the sushi, there were ice packs, disposable hand towels, soy sauce, ginger, and more included. ● Hanadayori Temari Sushi This is an assortment of nine types of sushi, mainly featuring Temari sushi. It is a seasonal limited-time product available from March to April. Inside the transparent sea bream slices, there were Yawatayazansho (Japanese pepper leaves) included. It was visually appealing. The centerpiece sushi, resembling cherry blossoms with squid and salmon roe, was beautifully crafted. The salmon and shrimp were neatly shaped into Temari balls. There were also sea bream, nori seaweed, simmered anago, sushi wrapped in cherry blossom leaves, Kinshi tamago with the word "Hisago" carved, and horse mackerel. They all looked delicious. I started eating them one by one. The plump shrimp was delicious. The squid sushi had nori seaweed wrapped around the bottom, making it too beautiful to eat. Inside the sushi wrapped in cherry blossom leaves, there was a small sea bream. Surprisingly, the cherry blossom leaves had a firm texture. It reminded me of the time when I accidentally ate a cherry blossom leaf in sakura mochi. This was my first experience of sushi presented in this unique way. It was delicious. As I continued eating, a hole appeared in the sushi fold, so I transferred it to a small plate for a photo shoot. The sea bream was also large, allowing me to fully enjoy the flavor of the fish. The tamago was sweet in taste. Everything was delicious! Lastly, I left the "nori seaweed" for last, thinking it was "ohagi" (a type of rice cake). However, when I ate it, the flavor of nori seaweed spread in my mouth, surprising me with its unexpected taste. It was an assortment of sushi that could be enjoyed one by one. With sushi using cherry blossom leaves and cherry blossom-shaped decorative sushi, it was a sushi set that allowed me to enjoy the spring season vibes!

I ordered the Mushi Mushi Set, which includes Mushi Sushi, Chawanmushi, and Sakuramochi, along with two pieces of Saba Sushi. The Mushi Sushi had a gentle flavor with a hint of sweetness and not too much vinegar. It was topped with plenty of eel, lily root, and ginkgo nuts. The Chawanmushi also had a gentle and delicious flavor. As for the Sakuramochi, no comment (laughs). The Saba Sushi was also delicious. I was able to enjoy the flavors of Kyoto's winter.

I discovered a great sushi restaurant while searching for "okonomiyaki" in the neighborhood! I made a reservation and went in. I ordered chirashi sushi and sushi with Japanese sake. A delicious appetizer called "simmered sea bream" was served. Then the main dishes arrived - chirashi sushi and nigiri sushi. Both were delicious, with a perfect balance of flavors and a generous portion size. The sushi was soft and fluffy. It was my last night in Kyoto, and I was originally planning to have okonomiyaki nearby, but this restaurant turned out to be a great value for the price!

This is a mackerel sushi restaurant in Shijo Kawaramachi where you can take out. They make it after you order, so you may have to wait a bit. Due to the year-end, there was quite a line for takeout. The mackerel sushi I took out was juicy. My family, who loves mackerel, highly praised it. When I tried a few different pieces, I realized that each one was different in terms of the seasoning of the mackerel and the ratio of rice.

Steamed sushi 2,035 yen Small appetizer 110 yen Total: 2,145 yen The flavor of the simmered conger eel seemed to transfer to the vinegar rice, and it was delicious. The portion size was elegant and just right for today's meal. Also, the small appetizer had a value that exceeded its price. Thank you for the meal.

This is a sushi restaurant located a little northwest of Kawaramachi Station. I visited based on information from Tabelog, but they actually open at 10:00 am, not 9:30 am. However, they do offer takeout starting from that time. I visited a little after 10:00 am and was served tea right away, which was a nice touch. When I ordered a bottled beer, they automatically brought out simmered sea bream. The simmered dish was quite firm and heavily seasoned. The sushi set included shrimp and egg, battera, and conger eel, all of which were delicious. The chirashi sushi had beautifully arranged shredded egg on top and tasted great. The maki sushi included plenty of burdock root and mackerel, both tightly rolled. The thin rolls had cucumber and fatty tuna, which was very tasty. The nigiri sushi had squid, tuna, yellowtail, and conger eel, all fresh and delicious. The miso soup included yuba and hanpen and was light and tasty. The "mushimushi set" was a winter special with warm steamed sushi and chawanmushi. The steamed sushi was a first for me and it was delicious, with shrimp, conger eel, shiitake mushrooms, and lily root. The rice was well-seasoned and the dish was very enjoyable. The chawanmushi was also flavorful with a rich broth. Although it was a bit pricey, I was able to enjoy the taste of a popular restaurant.

Today is a weekday, but I took the afternoon off and came to Kawaramachi. I decided to have lunch at this long-established restaurant. It was around 2 pm when I arrived, and the restaurant was empty. I sat down and ordered their famous chirashi sushi (2,035 yen). I found out that they also offer takeout. The sushi arrived in about 5 minutes. It looked beautiful, and when I took a bite, the sweetness of the egg spread in my mouth. The taste was not particularly special, but it had the flavor of a long-established restaurant that has been beloved by locals for many years. The service from the staff was polite and pleasant, as expected from a long-established restaurant. However, I felt that the price was a bit high for my liking. I hope they continue to uphold their tradition of serving their famous dishes.