Kyoboshi
天ぷら 京星
Tempura in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Gion-shijo Station
Our analysis
- #1of 8 tempura restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama
- 55%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed SundaysBook by phone
In our ranking, Kyoboshi is 1st of the 8 tempura restaurants in Gion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama and 1st of 19 in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥15,000–19,999) is lower than that of 55% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 64% of its tempura restaurants. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide), The Tabelog Award 6 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2026), and Tabelog 100 in 2022, 2023, and 2025. 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.
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 |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats |
How to book Kyoboshi
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-551-2303 (+81-75-551-2303 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- Cancellations: the restaurant charges a cancellation fee. Check the terms when you book.
Can't get a table? Tempura nearby you can book online
Gion FujiGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.66
Kodaiji TantraGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.09
Miyagawacho TenshoGion, Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama, ¥20,000–29,999, Tabelog 3.04
TenjakuKinkaku-ji & Kitano-Tenmangu Area, ¥15,000–19,999, Tabelog 3.65
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits) |
| Opened | May 1991 |
Getting there
4 min walk (340 m) from Gion-shijo Station, Exit 9.
Also near: Sanjō Keihan: 8 min · Sanjo: 8 min
- Leave Gion-shijo Station by Exit 9 and walk north for 20 m.
- Turn right at Jam Hostel and walk 60 m.
- Turn right at FamilyMart onto Nawate-dori and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart and walk 240 m.
You arrive at Kyoboshi.
Look for
天ぷら 京星
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
天ぷら 京星京都府京都市東山区花見小路末吉町東入ル 双葉ビル 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | Higashiyama-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 605-0000 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | 10 minutes walk from Gion-Shijo Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Yasaka Shrine, 310 m, about 5 min walk
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Kyoboshi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Kyoboshi in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2023
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2022
Questions visitors ask
How much does Kyoboshi cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Kyoboshi closed?
It is closed on Sundays.
What is the nearest station to Kyoboshi?
Gion-shijo Station, about 4 minutes on foot (340 m). Sanjō Keihan Station is about 8 minutes away.
Does Kyoboshi have a Michelin star?
Yes. Kyoboshi has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
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.