Kodaiji Tantra
高台寺 丹虎
Tempura in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 10 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥12,100least expensive lunch course; median ¥8,701
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 30 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 22
Inside 6
Entrance 2
Its least expensive lunch course is ¥12,100 (on Tabelog), 39% above the ¥8,701 median of the 9 tempura restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. 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. Course prices that sources agree on: ¥12,100 on Tabelog and ¥13,310 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥15,400 on both Tabelog and its website.
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
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Kodaiji Tantra
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-3113-6704 (+81-50-3113-6704 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Nene | Kyoto Vegetable Tempura Lunch A tempura lunch lightly enjoying Kyoto vegetables and seasonal ingredients
Weekend and Public Holiday Limited Lunch
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
¥12,100
per person, tax incl., ≈$80
Cheapest
Gion | Omakase Tempura Course A special omakase featuring the best ingredients of the day, entrusted to the chef
Weekend Limited Lunch
2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Tempura
- Eel
¥15,400
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥3,300 more than the one above
Tanka | Special Tempura Lunch Enjoy a Special Tempura Experience During Your Afternoon at Tanka
Weekend Limited Lunch
Lunch · 2 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Tempura
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥6,600 more than the one above
Yasaka | Omakase Tempura Kaiseki Savor the Best Seasonal Ingredients, One Dish at a Time in a Tempura Kaiseki
16 dishes · 3 hr at the table · 2–4 guests
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
What is served (16)
- <Menu Example>
- Enjoy the light texture and authentic tempura.
- 【Appetizer】
- Toyama Firefly Squid, Fuki, Cucumber, New Onion
- 【Soup】
- Kyoto Clam, Bamboo Shoot, Wakame, Lily Bulb Petals
- 【Sashimi】
- Hyogo Seasonal Selection
- 【Tempura】
- Kumamoto Sawagani Shrimp (2 pieces)
- Kagoshima Broad Beans
- Kyoto Karasumi Daikon
- Niigata Fuki no Tō
- Tottori Natural Yam Tempura
- Okayama Jerusalem Artichoke
- Nagasaki Fish
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥2,200 more than the one above
Tempura Kaiseki | Gion A Special Kaiseki with Carefully Selected Ingredients and Techniques from Tanka
Advance Reservation Only
2–4 guests
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
¥36,300
per person, tax incl., ≈$240
¥12,100 more than the one above
Tempura Kaiseki | Danko 〈Limited Quantity, Original Chopsticks Included
Reservation Only
18 dishes · 2–4 guests
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
¥44,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$290
¥7,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 10% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–15:00, 17:00–22:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 10, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | English menu |
| Opened | January 2024 |
Getting there
10 min walk (800 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 13 min · Higashiyama (Exit 1): 15 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 6 and walk east for 240 m.
- Turn right at Tully's Coffee onto Hanami-koji and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 180 m.
- Bear left and walk 30 m.
- Turn right onto Higashiōji Street and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at Imo Pi Pi and walk 130 m.
- Bear right and walk 40 m.
- Turn left and walk 40 m.
Kodaiji Tantra is on your right.
On your right
Look for
高台寺 丹虎
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
高台寺 丹虎京都府京都市東山区高台寺北門前通鷲尾町503-6
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 503-6 Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 14 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Kōdai-ji Temple, 180 m, about 3 min walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 260 m, about 5 min walk
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple, 900 m, about 15 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kodaiji Tantra cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 10%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kodaiji Tantra have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kodaiji Tantra closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kodaiji Tantra?
Children are welcome at some times or seats. Check when you book.
What is the nearest station to Kodaiji Tantra?
Gion-shijo Station, about 10 minutes on foot (800 m). Higashiyama Station is about 15 minutes away.
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.