Miyagawacho Tensho
宮川町 天匠
Tempura in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 3 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- ¥18,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,900
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook online: OMAKASE
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 3
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥18,500 (on Tabelog), about the same as the ¥16,900 median of the 12 tempura restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on OMAKASE; 9 of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥18,500 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥24,200 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 | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Miyagawacho Tensho
- Book online in English on OMAKASE, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 090-2043-1093 (+81-90-2043-1093 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Kyoto.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Tempura Lunch
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–8 guests
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
What is served (4)
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Tempura - 10 varieties
- Rice
- Dessert
¥4,950
per person, tax incl., ≈$30
Cheapest
New! Tempura Course Starting in March
2 hr at the table · 2–6 guests
- Tempura
What is served (5)
- Appetizer,
- Tempura,
- Side dish,
- Rice,
- Dessert
¥18,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$120
¥13,550 more than the one above
Enjoy about 10 types of freshly fried tempura, along with exquisite dishes that highlight the flavors of the season.
Tempura Kaiseki
2 hr 30 min at the table · 2–6 guests
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
- Seasonal ingredients
- Sashimi
¥24,200
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥5,700 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| 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 |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Opened | May 2024 |
Getting there
3 min walk (250 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 1.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 5): 6 min · Kyoto-Kawaramachi: 7 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 10 m.
- Turn right at 7-Eleven and walk 230 m.
You arrive at Miyagawacho Tensho.
Look for
宮川町 天匠
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
宮川町 天匠京都府京都市東山区宮川筋4-300-5
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 4-300-5 Miyagawasuji 1-chome Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0801 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Approximately 7 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line. |
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Miyagawacho Tensho is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Miyagawacho Tensho in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Miyagawacho Tensho cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Miyagawacho Tensho closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Miyagawacho Tensho?
Gion-shijo Station, about 3 minutes on foot (250 m). Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station is about 8 minutes away.
Is Miyagawacho Tensho in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Miyagawacho Tensho is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.