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Indulge in an authentic omakase experience at Sushi Ginza Onodera, our renowned sushi restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. Our chefs craft Edomae sushi using premium ingredients from local markets, Tokyo’s Toyosu Market and Hokkaido. Highlighting the city’s rich culture, this experience includes a sushi counter made from 400-year-old Japanese cypress and tableware that blends regional influences, including Bizen ware from Okayama and Kiyomizu ware. Savour your meal as you gaze out at our Shakusui-en pond garden.

Hours and information

Dinner
Monday – Saturday First seating: 6:00 pm Second seating: 8:30 pm
Reservations and cancellation policy
Reservations are required for outside guests. 7 days’ notice is required for cancellation, or the full price will be charged.
Minimum age requirement
Children ages 8 and above are welcome at the counter with an adult. Parties with children under age 8 are required to book the private dining room. Sushi Ginza Onodera offers no children’s menus.
Seating capacity
There is a maximum of 10 guests at the counter, and four to six for a private room.

Menus

Course menus

An Exquisite Omakase Experience

The omakase style is said to have originated from Edomae sushi and embodies the essence of Japanese hospitality. The phrase “I leave it up to you” reflects the trust placed in the chef’s skill and creativity. From delicate seasonal flavours to an immersive counter experience, every moment transcends a simple meal at Sushi Ginza Onodera at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto.

Course highlights*

  • Crispy tempura served with shishito pepper and lime on artisanal Japanese tableware at Sushi Ginza Onodera.
    Seasonal appetizer

  • Premium fatty tuna nigiri with delicate knife cuts, served on artisanal Japanese ceramic at Sushi Ginza Onodera.
    Otoro

  • Delicate sardine nigiri topped with grated daikon and black pepper, served on artisanal Japanese ceramic.
    Pacific saury
  • Seared white fish nigiri topped with grated daikon and soy sauce, served on artisanal Japanese ceramic.
    Kinki
  • Delicate salmon roe (ikura) served in an elegant blue-and-white Japanese porcelain bowl at Sushi Ginza Onodera.
    Salmon roe (today’s donburi)
  • Fluffy tamagoyaki (Japanese omelet) with a delicate texture, served on artisanal ceramic at Sushi Ginza Onodera.
    Edomae tamagoyaki
  • Elegant matcha dessert with gold leaf garnish, served in an ornate glass at Sushi Ginza Onodera, Kyoto.
    Matcha blancmange (dessert)

*Dishes are for reference only and subject to change based on the season.

Meet the team

Executive Chef Takuya Kubo at Sushi Ginza Onodera, Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto, renowned for his expertise in Edomae sushi.

Takuya Kubo

Executive Chef
Executive Chef Takuya Kubo, who grew up in Aomori Prefecture famous for its Ohma tuna, was exposed to fresh seasonal ingredients from the Tsugaru Strait, the Japan Sea and the Pacific Ocean from a young age. In 2018, he joined Sushi Ginza Onodera, expanding his career to the group’s international locations. As the head chef at Sushi Ginza Onodera in New York, he helped the restaurant maintain its Michelin Guide New York City star for five consecutive years. He later returned to Tokyo’s main branch and has now taken on the role of Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto.
Private dining room at Sushi Ginza Onodera, Kyoto, with garden views and elegant Japanese decor.

Private dining room

Our private dining room at Sushi Ginza Onodera, a premier sushi restaurant in Kyoto, offers a perfect blend of comfort and elegance in the heart of the city. Enjoy peaceful moments with a view of our 800-year-old pond garden. Families with children are welcome. Please contact us for details on minimum spend and orders.

Events

  • Available for dinner

    Pairing menu

    Elevate your dining experience with our expertly crafted pairing menu, designed by our beverage director. Explore a selection that goes beyond traditional boundaries, including a curated mix of sake, wine and shochu. Tea enthusiasts can savour a refined selection of teas sourced locally and from across Japan, as well as a distinguished range of teas from British brand JING Tea. JPY 22,000.
  • Available for dinner

    Omakase courses

    Choose from two omakase courses crafted by our head chef: five or eight appetizers, eight or 10 pieces of nigiri, seasonal mini rice bowl, red miso soup, Edomae-style tamagoyaki and dessert. Both options include our signature maguro and fresh seafood sourced from Hokkaido and other regions. Omakase: JPY 37,500; premium omakase: JPY 49,500.
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