Gion Tempura Koromo
祇園天ぷら ころも
Tempura in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 6 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,730least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed TuesdaysBook by phone
All 29 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 21
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,730 (on Tabelog), 10% below the ¥17,500 median of the 12 tempura restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥5,500 (on Ikyu) is 39% below the ¥9,000 median of 9. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 9 of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room, a less expensive lunch (from ¥5,500, 65% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,730 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Kodaiji Tantra | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Miyagawacho Tensho | — | ¥18,500 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | 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 | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Gluten-free |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine |
How to book Gion Tempura Koromo
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-3271 (+81-50-5596-3271 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Anniversaries and birthdays: the restaurant prepares a celebration if you ask when you book (a dessert plate with your message, a cake or a surprise). More in Kyoto.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Gion FujiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.66
Kodaiji TantraGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.09
Miyagawacho TenshoGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.04
TenjakuKinkaku-ji & Kitano-Tenmangu Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.65
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Lunch "Koromo Gion Course" - 4 Dishes including Hassun and Tempura (Counter Only)
Lunch · 4 dishes
- Tempura
¥6,050
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
Lunch "Koromo Yasaka Course" - 5 Dishes including Hassun, Sashimi, Tempura, and Signature Dishes + 1 Drink for Toast
Lunch · 5 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Salmon roe
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
¥9,680
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
¥3,630 more than the one above
Dinner "Koromo Gimmick Course" featuring Tempura, appetizers, rice, and a total of 6 dishes.
Dinner · 6 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Tempura
- Wagyu
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
¥15,730
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥6,050 more than the one above
![Dinner [Koromo Aimi Course] 8 Dishes including Hassun, Sashimi, Tempura + 1 Drink for Toast, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26038425/293403-cb91c6b3540c36ebd02ec1128dcfa504.webp)
Dinner [Koromo Aimi Course] 8 Dishes including Hassun, Sashimi, Tempura + 1 Drink for Toast
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Wagyu
- Eel
- Seasonal ingredients
¥18,150
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥2,420 more than the one above
Dinner "Koromo Extreme Flavor Course" 8 Dishes including Hassun, Sashimi, Tempura + 1 Drink for Toast
Dinner · 8 dishes · 2 hr at the table
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Caviar
- Toro (fatty tuna)
- Sea urchin
- Wagyu
¥21,780
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥3,630 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children under school age (6) are not admitted |
| Dress code | nothing special. |
| Setting | A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Couple seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), BYO drinks, English menu |
Getting there
6 min walk (480 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 9 min · Sanjō Keihan: 12 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 70 m.
- Turn right onto Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left at Laonn Inn and walk 70 m.
- Turn right and walk 120 m.
- Turn right onto Hanami-koji and walk 30 m.
- Turn left and walk 110 m.
You arrive at Gion Tempura Koromo.
Look for
祇園天ぷら ころも
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
祇園天ぷら ころも京都府京都市東山区祇園町南側570-8
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570-8 Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0074 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 8 minutes walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 270 m, about 5 min walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Gion Tempura Koromo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Gion Tempura Koromo have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Gion Tempura Koromo closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Gion Tempura Koromo?
Children under school age (6) are not admitted.
What is the nearest station to Gion Tempura Koromo?
Gion-shijo Station, about 6 minutes on foot (480 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 10 minutes away.
Does Gion Tempura Koromo have a dress code?
nothing special.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.