Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo
京都祇園 天ぷら八坂圓堂
Tempura in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 9 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #4of 8 tempura restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- ¥18,080least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,900
- 2×Tabelog 100
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 27 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 19
Inside 6
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo is 4th of the 8 tempura restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 8th of 19 in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,080 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥16,900 median of the 12 tempura restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥8,701 (on Ikyu) is about the same as the ¥9,000 median of 9. Its record: Tabelog 100 in 2022 and 2023. 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 (for 2, 4, 6, or 8), a less expensive lunch (from ¥8,701, 52% below its least expensive dinner course), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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
Book through a concierge
No online booking in English and no menu or staff in English are listed. A hotel concierge can book for you.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Sommelier, Sunken seating (no kneeling), Tatami room |
How to book Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5868-2875 (+81-50-5868-2875 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- 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 sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Lunch course
【天ぷらコース「葵」】
Lunch · 1–20 guests
- Tempura
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- おまかせ天ぷら11品
- お口直し
- 圓堂特製サラダ
- お食事
- 赤出汁／香の物
- 水物
¥8,701
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Lunch course
【天ぷらコース「祗園」】
Lunch · 1–20 guests
- Tempura
What is served (8)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 向附
- おまかせ天ぷら13品
- お口直し
- 圓堂特製サラダ
- お食事
- 赤出汁／香の物
- 水物
¥12,430
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$80
¥3,729 more than the one above
Course
天ぷらコース「六波羅」
Dinner / Lunch · 1–6 guests
- Tempura
What is served (5)（menu in Japanese）
- おまかせ天ぷら11品
- お食事
- (ご飯とかき揚)
- (赤出汁) (香の物)
- 水物
¥18,080
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
¥5,650 more than the one above
Course
【天ぷらづくし「八坂」】
Dinner / Lunch · 1–20 guests
- Tempura
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- おまかせ天ぷら13品
- お口直し
- 圓堂特製サラダ
- お食事
- 赤出汁／香の物
- 水物
¥24,860
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$170
¥6,780 more than the one above
Course
【特別天ぷら会席「東山」】
Dinner / Lunch · 1–20 guests
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (11)（menu in Japanese）
- 先附
- 向附
- 季節の一品料理
- おまかせ天ぷら10品
- お口直し
- 圓堂特製サラダ
- 留椀
- 香の物
- 御飯物
- 天茶・天丼・天ばら又はご飯とかき揚よりお選びいただけます
- 水物
¥37,290
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$250
¥12,430 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥8,000–9,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥10,000–14,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Service Charge: Counter 13% / Private Room 18% / Charge Fee: None |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Thursday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Friday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Saturday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Sunday | 11:00–15:30, 17:00–21:30 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 180 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2, 4, 6, or 8 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 30 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking *Some buildings have smoking rooms. |
| Dress code | None in particular |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Night view, Hideout, A house restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating, Tatami room, Sunken seating, Projector available |
| 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, Sommelier available, Take-out |
Getting there
9 min walk (720 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 11 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 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 Yamato-ohji and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 150 m.
- Turn right and walk 150 m.
- Turn left and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo is on your right.
On your right
Look for
京都祇園 天ぷら八坂圓堂
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
京都祇園 天ぷら八坂圓堂京都府京都市東山区八坂通東大路西入ル小松町566
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 566 -, Kyoto 605-0811 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | ■Kyoto City Bus: 3-minute walk from Kiyomizu Temple. |
Awards
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥8,000–9,999. Drinks and a service charge (Service Charge: Counter 13% / Private Room 18% / Charge Fee: None) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
What is the nearest station to Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo?
Gion-shijo Station, about 9 minutes on foot (720 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 11 minutes away.
Does Kyoto Gion Tempura Yasaka Endo have a dress code?
None in particular
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.