Tempura Mizuki
水暉 ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都
Kaiseki in Imperial Palace Area, Kyoto, 5 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Inside The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Our analysis
- #86of 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto
- ¥24,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥22,000
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed Tuesdays and WednesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 26 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 20
Inside 6
In our ranking, Tempura Mizuki is 86th of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥24,000 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥22,000 median of the 21 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥9,000 (on Tabelog) is 17% below the ¥10,890 median of 21. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 132 of the 332 kaiseki restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 2 or 4), a less expensive lunch (from ¥9,000, 63% below its least expensive dinner course), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥24,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥9,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Kaiseki restaurants in Imperial Palace Area 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sokkon Fujimoto | #77 | ¥34,500 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 7 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed |
| Kentan Horibe | #80 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | ¥15,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 5 min, Shijō | Tue |
| Hamasaku Shin Honten | #85 | — | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Karasuma Oike | Wed, Sun |
| Tempura Mizuki | #86 | ¥24,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| Japanese cuisine Sakuragawa | #91 | ¥22,000 | ¥8,800 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 2 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Sun |
| Gosho Iwasaki | #93 | ¥23,000 | budget ¥10,000–14,999 | Online in English (OMAKASE) | ★ | 3 min, Marutamachi | Wed |
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 |
| Website | In English |
| Payment | |
| Diet | Vegetarian |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Tempura Mizuki
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-746-5522 (+81-75-746-5522 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.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Shisen
Kaiseki Lunch
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Eel
¥9,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$60
Cheapest
Hagoromo Kaiseki LunchMost booked
Lunch · 8 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Wagyu
- Sukiyaki
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥6,000 more than the one above
Kaiseki Kyomiyabi
7 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Duck
- Nigiri sushi
- Shabu-shabu
¥24,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$160
¥9,000 more than the one above
Kaiseki HojuMost booked
5 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Kaiseki
- Tempura
- Seasonal ingredients
- Wagyu
- Nigiri sushi
¥30,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$200
¥6,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥10,000–14,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥8,000–9,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A 15% service charge is included. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–15:00, 17:30–21:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 82 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 2 or 4 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking All areas of the facility are non-smoking. Please use the designated smoking area near the main entrance of the hotel. |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Casual Elegance We welcome you to visit us in a yukata or kimono. While jeans and sneakers are also acceptable, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing heavily damaged or visibly dirty clothing. We would appreciate it if you could avoid excessively casual attire such as shorts and flip-flops. Additionally, please note that we do not allow entry in mourning attire. |
| Setting | Beautiful view, Hotel restaurant, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises (Birthday plate), English menu |
| Opened | February 2014 |
Getting there
5 min walk (430 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, Exit 2.
Also near: Jingū-Marutamachi (Exit 2): 6 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station by Exit 2 and walk east for 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 230 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
- Turn left and walk 60 m.
Tempura Mizuki is on your left.
On your left
Look for
水暉 ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
水暉 ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都京都府京都市中京区鴨川二条大橋畔 ザ・リッツ・カールトン京都 B1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 604-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto. |
Nearby
Luxury hotels nearby
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 250 m, about 4 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Tempura Mizuki is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Tempura Mizuki in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Mizuki cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥10,000–14,999. Drinks and a service charge (A 15% service charge is included.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Tempura Mizuki have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Tempura Mizuki closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Can I bring children to Tempura Mizuki?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Mizuki?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 5 minutes on foot (430 m). Jingū-Marutamachi Station is about 7 minutes away.
Does Tempura Mizuki have a dress code?
Casual Elegance We welcome you to visit us in a yukata or kimono. While jeans and sneakers are also acceptable, we kindly ask that you refrain from wearing heavily damaged or visibly dirty clothing. We would appreciate it if you could avoid excessively casual attire such as shorts and flip-flops. Additionally, please note that we do not allow entry in mourning attire.
Is Tempura Mizuki in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Tempura Mizuki 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, the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.