Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten
京料理 本家たん熊 本店
Kaiseki in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Phonebookings only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed Mondays and SundaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 8
Inside 4
Entrance 1
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 21% of its kaiseki restaurants. It takes bookings by phone only; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be booked online in English. Good for a private room (for 2, 4, or 6) and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Pontocho, Kiyamachi & Kawaramachi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jojoen Yugen Tei Kyoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥5,000–5,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma | — |
| Chimoto | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 1 min, Kyoto-Kawaramachi | — |
| Kappou Taira | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Shijō | Mon |
| Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Phone only | — | 5 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Sumibi Steak Sakai Kyoto Sanjo | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed |
| Matsuoka | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | — | Phone only | — | 6 min, Kiyomizu-Gojō | Wed |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten
- Call 050-3628-1645 (+81-50-3628-1645 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Can't get a table? Kaiseki nearby you can book online
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @tankumaofficial
Loads Instagram's own viewer; the photos stay on Instagram.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 15% |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–19:30 |
| Thursday | 17:00–19:30 |
| Friday | 17:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 17:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 50 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area 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 |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Tatami room, Sunken seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Sommelier available, English menu |
| Opened | December 1928 |
Getting there
5 min walk (410 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 6 min · Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 3): 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 1 and walk south-west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 80 m.
- Bear left at flow by nozy coffee and walk 270 m.
Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten is on your left.
On your left
Look for
京料理 本家たん熊 本店
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京料理 本家たん熊 本店京都府京都市下京区木屋町通仏光寺下ル和泉屋町168
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 168 -, Kyoto 600-8014 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes on foot from Hankyu Kawaramachi Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 15%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten closed?
It is closed on Mondays and Sundays.
Can I bring children to Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Kyoryori Honke Tankuma Honten?
Gion-shijo Station, about 5 minutes on foot (410 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
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.