Enyuan Kobayashi
圓融菴 小林
Tempura in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 8 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 7% of its tempura restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide). From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck and OMAKASE; 9 of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 4).
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Kyoto City with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Kyoto | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodaiji Tantra | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Enyuan Kobayashi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Miyagawacho Tensho | — | ¥18,500 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Tempura Marufuku | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shichijō | — |
| Rakuhoku Nakayama | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kitayama | Wed, Sun |
| Tempura Kokyu | — | ¥18,000 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed, Sun |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Wheelchair accessible |
How to book Enyuan Kobayashi
- Book online in English on TableCheck or OMAKASE, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- Call 075-746-7602 (+81-75-746-7602 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible |
| Opened | July 2021 |
Getting there
4 min walk (320 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 7.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 9 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 7 and walk east for 180 m.
- Bear left at Tsujiri and walk 70 m.
- Bear left at Tully's Coffee and walk 50 m.
Enyuan Kobayashi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
圓融菴 小林
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
圓融菴 小林京都府京都市東山区祇園富永町125-2
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 125-2 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 5 minutes walk from the nearest bus stop, Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 350 m, about 6 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Enyuan Kobayashi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Enyuan Kobayashi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto
Questions visitors ask
How much does Enyuan Kobayashi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Enyuan Kobayashi closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Enyuan Kobayashi?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (320 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Enyuan Kobayashi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Enyuan Kobayashi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.