Ezo Tempura Tsurugi
蝦夷天ぷら 鶴来
Tempura in Obihiro, Hokkaido, 14 min walk from Obihiro Station
Our analysis
- #4of 8 tempura restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko)
- 50%of high-end restaurants in Hokkaido have a lower dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Wednesdays and ThursdaysBook by phone
All 18 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 4
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ezo Tempura Tsurugi is 4th of the 8 tempura restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko). Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is higher than that of 50% of the high-end restaurants in Hokkaido in this guide. It takes bookings by phone only; 1 of the 8 tempura restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and Sundays (2 of the 8 tempura restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) say they open then).
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Hokkaido (Sapporo & Niseko) | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Dokoro Akatsuki -akatsuki- | #3 | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Sapporo | Wed, Sun |
| Ezo Tempura Tsurugi | #4 | ¥18,000 | — | Phone only | — | 14 min, Obihiro | Wed, Thu |
| Shinshin An Tenshin | — | ¥13,200 | ¥6,380 | Online, Japanese only | — | 8 min, Nishisen juichi jo | Wed |
| Tempura to Seafood no Mantenya | — | ¥10,000 | — | Phone only | — | 2 min, Tanuki koji Station | Sun |
| Tempura Yuuki | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | — | — |
| Gunjou KINARI | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Suginami-Cho | — |
For international visitors
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ezo Tempura Tsurugi
- Call 050-5869-4516 (+81-50-5869-4516 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Tempura Course
2 hr at the table
- Tempura
- Snow crab
- Sea urchin
- Nigiri sushi
- Eel
What is served (15)
- Example:
- Appetizer:
- Zuwaigani Crab Dashi Jelly, Crab Miso, Spinach, Flower Buds
- Grilled Marinated Mackerel, Sudachi
- Tempura:
- Botan Shrimp
- Spanish Mackerel
- Canola Flower
- Burdock (Wada Farm)
- Sea Urchin Tempura
- Ezo Maitake Mushroom
- Monkfish, Red Sushi Rice, Karasumi
- Lily Bulb (Gekkou)
- Anago Hand Roll
- Main Dish:
¥18,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Special Course
2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
- Sea urchin
- Nigiri sushi
- Tempura
- Snow crab
- Eel
What is served (15)
- Example:
- Appetizer:
- Sea Bream Sashimi with Hayama Wasabi Soy Sauce
- Firefly Squid with Asparagus Dashi Jelly
- Hakodate Salmon Temari Sushi
- Tempura:
- Botan Shrimp with Kombu
- Sea Bream
- Asparagus
- Sea Urchin with Nori
- Snap Peas
- "Yamakou" Tuna
- Sakura Shrimp Tempura
- Simmered Bamboo Shoots
- Wild Garlic Wrapped in Nori
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥4,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | The displayed price includes a 10% service charge and a 10% consumption tax. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 18:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 18:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 6 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 6 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking There is a smoking booth in the hotel |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available |
| Services | Sommelier available |
Getting there
14 min walk (1,100 m) from Obihiro Station.
- Leave Obihiro Station and walk south-west for 20 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Bear right and walk 460 m.
- Bear left onto Koen Dori and walk 80 m.
- Bear right and walk 60 m.
- Bear left and walk 290 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
Ezo Tempura Tsurugi is on your left.
On your left
Look for
蝦夷天ぷら 鶴来
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
北海道ホテル
Written this way on the building
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
蝦夷天ぷら 鶴来北海道帯広市西七条南19-1 北海道ホテル
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 19-1 Obihiro, Hokkaido 080-0017 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About 5 minutes by car from Obihiro Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ezo Tempura Tsurugi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (The displayed price includes a 10% service charge and a 10% consumption tax.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ezo Tempura Tsurugi closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Can I bring children to Ezo Tempura Tsurugi?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Ezo Tempura Tsurugi?
Obihiro Station, about 14 minutes on foot (1,100 m).
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.