Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden

Restaurant Details

A calm, upscale sushi restaurant in Nakagyo Ward within walking distance of Nijo Castle, Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden constantly fills its space with the aroma of brewing tea. On the weekends, the store draws a line for people looking to surrender themselves to the sublime beauty of chakaiseki. Look up to the ceiling, where washi paper-framed light fixtures resembling inverted wagasa — traditional Japanese umbrellas — gently bask the dining space in an orange glow.

It is a store that combines timeless Kyoto elegance with modern tastes, as exemplified by its specialty, temarizushi. Often made for celebrations and holidays like Girl’s Day, these small, delicate spheres are crafted with health and tradition in mind. The creations are like edible works of art — perfectly shaped rice balls adorned with salmon, delicate drapes of fish roe, white fish, tuna and a luxurious crown of uni. The temarizushi emphasizes health, made with vegetables high in fiber, low salt content and body-nurturing seasonal ingredients. Presented on a tray, the colorful sets resemble dollops of paint, almost too pretty to eat. Side dishes include tempura, obanzai (Kyoto-style side dishes) and chawanmushi (steamed egg custard).

Along with sushi, the shelves lined with incense burners and quaint tea utensils speak to the restaurant’s dedication to tea. High-quality tea leaves like Karincha, Sencha and Gyokuro sourced from Rishouen tea seller in Uji, Kyoto are brewed using water from an iron kettle three times to extract the perfect blend of umami and astringency. The first infusion, brewed slowly at a low temperature, draws out the tea’s rich flavor. The second infusion, at a slightly higher temperature, balances umami with a touch of astringency. From the third brew onward, the flavor becomes light and refreshing.

Diners can expand their tea horizons further with unforgettable tea cocktail and alcoholic blends like sencha gin, tencha vodka, kukicha ume liqueur and roasted green tea with Maker’s Mark bourbon whiskey.

Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed below is an example, and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden Business Days

Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden Address

110-1 Machigashiracho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8206

Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden Access Info

• Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden is a 6-minute walk from Karasuma Oike Station, an 11-minute walk from Karasuma Station and a 12-minute walk from Shijo Station.

Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden Phone Number

Temarizushi to Nihoncha Souden Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 3 days before the dining start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.