Gion Fuji
ぎをん 藤
Tempura in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #2of 8 tempura restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥17,600least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,900
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: TableCheck
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 12
Inside 2
Entrance 1
In our ranking, Gion Fuji is 2nd of the 8 tempura restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 4th of 19 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,600 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,900 median of the 12 tempura restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2023 and 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 9 of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and a private room (for 4). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥17,600 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥17,600 on Tabelog and ¥19,360 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoboshi | #1 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Online, Japanese only | ★ · Bronze 2026 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Fuji | #4 | ¥17,600 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Gion Yamagishi | #7 | ¥27,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Wed |
| Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo | #8 | ¥18,080 | ¥8,701 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2023 | 9 min, Gion-shijo | — |
| Gion Tempura Koromo | — | ¥15,730 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 6 min, Gion-shijo | Tue |
| Yasaka Endo THE CELESTINE KYOTO GION | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥3,000–3,999 | Phone only | — | 8 min, Gion-shijo | — |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Gion Fuji
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5456-9662 (+81-50-5456-9662 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch Wakakusa
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Cheapest
Dinner Wakamurasaki
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
¥17,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
Lunch: Benikikyo
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Dinner: BenikikyoMost booked
Dinner · 3 hr at the table
¥23,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 12 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Dress code | There is no specific dress code, but please refrain from wearing excessive perfume. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Sommelier available |
| Opened | April 2020 |
Getting there
4 min walk (350 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk north-east for 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven onto Donguri Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn right onto Donguri Street and walk 120 m.
- Turn left and walk 80 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
Gion Fuji is on your left.
On your left
Look for
ぎをん 藤
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
ぎをん 藤京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-121
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-121 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | It is a 10-minute walk from Kyoto Kawaramachi Station and a 5-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 400 m, about 7 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Tempura Gion Fuji |
|---|---|
| Owner | 藤元 健司 |
As stated on gion-fuji.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Fuji cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Gion Fuji closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Gion Fuji?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (350 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Gion Fuji have a dress code?
There is no specific dress code, but please refrain from wearing excessive perfume.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.