Tempura Kiwami
天ぷら 極
Tempura in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi, Tokyo, 4 min walk from Iidabashi Station
Our analysis
- ¥13,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥16,800
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 1
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥13,000 (on Tabelog), 23% below the ¥16,800 median of the 21 tempura restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it. It takes bookings online only in Japanese, on Ikyu Restaurant; 39 of the 97 tempura restaurants in Tokyo can be booked online in English. Good for a seat at the counter and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥13,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu; ¥20,000 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Kagurazaka & Iidabashi with a dinner budget close to its own, nearest to it in our ranking.
| Restaurant | Rank in Tokyo | Dinner from | Lunch from | Booking | Awards | Walk | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Taku | #14 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Kagurazaka Tenko | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Tempura Kiwami | — | ¥13,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Shiro | — | ¥18,000 | — | No public phone or online | — | 3 min, Kagurazaka | Wed |
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 |
| Payment | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Tempura Kiwami
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5594-2456 (+81-50-5594-2456 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
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.
Seasonal Omakase Set: A Variety Set Featuring 9 Seasonal Tempura Dishes and Fresh Seafood and Vegetables
12 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
Drinks included
What is served (4)
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Tempura (9 varieties)
- Main dish (Ten-don or Ten-cha)
- Dessert
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
Cheapest
Kiwami Course: Enjoy exquisite dishes crafted from seasonal ingredients and the skills of artisans. Featuring 10 types o
14 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Seasonal ingredients
- Tempura
Drinks included
What is served (5)
- Appetizer
- Seasonal Tempura Dishes
- Palate Cleanser
- Main Dish (Tempura Rice Bowl or Tempura Tea)
- Dessert
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥7,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Service charge | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 16:30–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Thursday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Friday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Saturday | 16:30–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 9 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 4 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Relaxing space, Counter seating, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Opened | June 2024 |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Iidabashi Station, Exit B4b.
Also near: Ushigome-kagurazaka (Exit A3): 5 min · Kagurazaka (Exit 1a): 7 min
- Leave Iidabashi Station by Exit B4b and walk south for 10 m.
- Turn left at Fujiya onto Kagura-koji and walk 110 m.
- Turn right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 50 m.
- Turn left at Oreryu-shio-ramen onto Kagurazaka Street and walk 110 m.
Tempura Kiwami is on your right.
On your right
Look for
天ぷら 極
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ベスト神楽坂
Written this way on the building
Floor
2F
One floor up from the street
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
天ぷら 極東京都新宿区神楽坂3-2-16 ベスト神楽坂 2F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 3-2-16 Kagurazaka Shinjuku, Tokyo 162-0825 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 3 minutes walk from the west exit of JR Iidabashi Station. |
From the restaurant's website
| Name | Kiwami |
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As stated on tenpurakiwami.com, checked in November 2026.
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Kiwami cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta)) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tempura Kiwami closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
Can I bring children to Tempura Kiwami?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Kiwami?
Iidabashi Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Ushigome-kagurazaka Station is about 8 minutes away.
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.