Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa
京・富小路 天ぷら吉川
Tempura in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #6of 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- 3×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook by phone
All 31 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 23
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa is 6th of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto. 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: Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2023, and 2025. 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 (8 of its 100 seats), a private room (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥6,000, 70% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Mizuki | #3 | ¥24,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| Gion Fuji | #4 | ¥17,600 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Tenjaku | #5 | ¥17,325 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 16 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | Wed |
| Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| 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 | — |
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 | English |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5596-1745 (+81-50-5596-1745 from outside Japan). The restaurant says it has English-speaking staff.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
- 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
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
<First Half Seating> Enjoy the Artisan Skills with All Five Senses. Freshly Fried 12 Dishes Tempura Lunch CourseMost booked
Tempura Counter
Lunch · 12 dishes
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
Cheapest
<Late Seating> Enjoy the Artisan Skills with All Five Senses. Freshly Fried 12 Dishes Tempura Lunch Course
Tempura Counter
Lunch · 12 dishes
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
¥6,600
per person, tax incl., ≈$40
<First Half Seating> Frying Seasonal Delicacies. Enjoying "14 Varieties of Tempura" in a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience.
Tempura Counter
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Sashimi
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
¥4,400 more than the one above
<Late Seating> Frying Seasonal Delicacies. Enjoying "14 Varieties of Tempura" in a Once-in-a-Lifetime Experience.
Tempura Counter
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Sashimi
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$70
<Basic Lunch Course> Taste the Seasonal Delicacies of Kyoto. Seafood and Local Vegetable Tempura Kaiseki Lunch
Fully Private Room (for 4 or more
Lunch · 3 hr at the table · 4–16 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Tempura Counter <First Half Seat> Chef's Omakase. Seasonal Tempura "14 Dishes" with Seasonal Dishes
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
Tempura Counter <Second Half Seat> Chef's Omakase. Seasonal Tempura "14 Dishes" with Seasonal Dishes
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$110
![Fully Private Room] Enjoy the Seasonal Delicacies of Kyoto. Seafood and Local Vegetable Tempura Kaiseki Lunch, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26001150/293783-6783acadf7001dfa2c01b29b6d379788.webp)
Fully Private Room] Enjoy the Seasonal Delicacies of Kyoto. Seafood and Local Vegetable Tempura Kaiseki Lunch
Basic Course
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
Fully Private Room] Experience Seasonal Delicacies of Kyoto. Seafood and Local Vegetable Tempura Kaiseki Dinner
Basic Course
Dinner
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
![Fully Private Room] Special Lunch Featuring Seasonal Tempura and "Rare Brand Beef - Chiya Beef, in the restaurant's photo](/p/26001150/293785-24a1af6a33a037dd9b0596a6dee151cf.webp)
Fully Private Room] Special Lunch Featuring Seasonal Tempura and "Rare Brand Beef - Chiya Beef
Most Popular
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Beef
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$180
¥5,500 more than the one above
Fully Private Room] Special Kaiseki Dinner Featuring Seasonal Tempura and "Rare Brand Beef - Chiya Beef
Most Popular
Dinner
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
- Beef
¥27,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$180
![Fully Private Room (Guaranteed on the Main Garden Side)] Enjoy the Finest Tempura and Luxurious Lunch Course with Chiya , in the restaurant's photo](/p/26001150/294065-e6fa97f130db239ce884a4fbe11e5653.webp)
Fully Private Room (Guaranteed on the Main Garden Side)] Enjoy the Finest Tempura and Luxurious Lunch Course with Chiya
Chef's Recommendation
Lunch · 3 hr at the table
- Tempura
- Beef
- Seasonal ingredients
¥38,500
per person, tax incl., +15% service charge, ≈$260
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥6,000–7,999 per person |
| Service charge | Service charge: [Private Room] 15% [Tempura Counter] 5% only during dinner time. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00–15:00, 17:30–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 100, including 8 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 25 people |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area If you wish to smoke, we will provide you with a designated smoking area. In addition, only electronic cigarettes are permitted in the private rooms. The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please avoid excessive fragrance. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Projector available, Power outlets available, Free Wi-Fi available |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Cocktails available, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available, Take-out, English menu, English-speaking staff |
| Opened | February 1952 |
Getting there
3 min walk (230 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 3-1): 7 min · Sanjo: 11 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
- Turn left onto Tominokoji Street and walk 50 m.
Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa is on your right.
On your right
Look for
京・富小路 天ぷら吉川
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京・富小路 天ぷら吉川京都府京都市中京区富小路通御池下ル松下町135 料理旅館・天ぷら 吉川
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 135 -, Kyoto 604-8093 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 【By Train】. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 670 m, about 11 min walk
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥6,000–7,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: [Private Room] 15% [Tempura Counter] 5% only during dinner time.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 3 minutes on foot (230 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa have a dress code?
Please avoid excessive fragrance.
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.