Tempura Marufuku
天ぷら まるふく
Tempura in Tofukuji Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Shichijō Station
Our analysis
- ¥15,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,500
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Book by phone
All 15 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 11
Inside 2
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥15,000 (on Tabelog), 14% below the ¥17,500 median of the 12 tempura restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. 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 (12 of its 20 seats), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥15,000 on both Tabelog and its website; ¥15,000 on Tabelog and ¥16,500 on Ikyu, with tax and service.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Kyoto City 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodaiji Tantra | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 10 min, Gion-shijo | Tue, Wed |
| Enyuan Kobayashi | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | — | Online in English (TableCheck) | ★ | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Mon, Sun |
| Miyagawacho Tensho | — | ¥18,500 | — | Online in English (OMAKASE) | — | 3 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Tempura Marufuku | — | ¥15,000 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shichijō | — |
| Rakuhoku Nakayama | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,150 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kitayama | Wed, Sun |
| Tempura Kokyu | — | ¥18,000 | budget ¥8,000–9,999 | Phone only | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Wed, Sun |
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 | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine, Sommelier |
How to book Tempura Marufuku
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-1724-9021 (+81-50-1724-9021 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Reservations: required. Walk-ins are not accepted.
- 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 lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Chef's Omakase Tempura Kaiseki Course with 12 Dishes (Part 1 | Dinner Starts at 17:00)
Dinner · 12 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
What is served (6)
- Example Course
- Appetizer
- Assorted Tempura
- Clay Pot Rice
- Red Miso Soup & Pickles
- Dessert
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
Cheapest
Chef's Omakase Tempura Kaiseki Course with 12 Dishes (Part 2 | Dinner Starts at 19:00)
Dinner · 12 dishes · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
What is served (6)
- Example Course
- Appetizer
- Assorted Tempura
- Clay Pot Rice
- Red Miso Soup & Pickles
- Dessert
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$100
Second Session | 19:00 Start, Chef's Omakase Tempura Kaiseki with 15 Dishes
Dinner · 17 dishes · 2 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
What is served (7)
- 【Course Example】
- Appetizer
- Types of Tempura
- A La Carte Dish
- Clay Pot Rice
- Red Miso Soup & Pickles
- Dessert
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge: 13% |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 17:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 17:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 20, including 12 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Smart Casual |
| Setting | Hotel restaurant, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
| Services | Celebrations and surprises, BYO drinks, Sommelier available |
Getting there
4 min walk (300 m) from Shichijō Station, Exit 6.
Also near: Kiyomizu-Gojō (Exit 1): 7 min · Gojō (Exit 8): 11 min
- Leave Shichijō Station by Exit 6 and walk north for 40 m.
- Bear left onto Kawabata Street and walk 70 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Turn left onto Shomen-dori and walk 120 m.
- Turn right and walk 30 m.
You arrive at Tempura Marufuku.
Look for
天ぷら まるふく
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
天ぷら まるふく京都府京都市下京区正面通加茂川西入鍵屋町342
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 342 -, Kyoto 600-8057 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | About a 6-minute walk from the Keihan Main Line "Shichijo" Station. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Sanjūsangen-dō, 660 m, about 11 min walk
- Kyoto Station, 990 m, about 16 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- Six Senses Kyoto, 720 m, about 12 min walk
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Marufuku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge: 13%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Can I bring children to Tempura Marufuku?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Marufuku?
Shichijō Station, about 4 minutes on foot (300 m). Kiyomizu-Gojō Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Tempura Marufuku have a dress code?
Smart Casual
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.