Tempura Matsu
天ぷら 松
Tempura in Arashiyama, Saga & Hozukyo, Kyoto, 7 min walk from Matsuo-taisha Station
Our analysis
- #2of 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto
- ¥16,500least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,500
- 6×The Tabelog Award
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥30,000–39,999Closed WednesdaysBook by phone
All 14 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 4
In our ranking, Tempura Matsu is 2nd of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥16,500 (on Ikyu), about the same as the ¥17,500 median of the 12 tempura restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: The Tabelog Award 6 times (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022) 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 (9 of its 30 seats) and a private room (for 8).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempura Matsu | #2 | ¥16,500 | ¥16,500 | Online, Japanese only | Bronze 2022 · Tabelog 100 2025 | 7 min, Matsuo-taisha | Wed |
| Tempura Mizuki | #3 | ¥24,000 | ¥9,000 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 5 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| Gion Fuji | #4 | ¥17,600 | ¥17,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | Tabelog 100 2025 | 4 min, Gion-shijo | Sun |
| Kyo Tominokoji Tempura Yoshikawa | #6 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥6,000–7,999 | Online, Japanese only | Tabelog 100 2025 | 3 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue, Wed |
| 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 | — |
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 | Cash only |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Tempura Matsu
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 075-881-9190 (+81-75-881-9190 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 sells them on Ikyu (一休.com), a Japanese booking site: names and menus as written there. Prices are per person and include tax and service. Book on Ikyu (in Japanese)
Course
【おまかせコース】先付け、お造、ご飯物、天ぷらなど
Dinner / Lunch · 2–17 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
- Kaiseki
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け
- お造り
- おつゆ
- ご飯物
- 天婦羅 4品ほど
- 麺類
- デザート
¥16,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$110
Cheapest
Course
【おまかせコース】先付け、お造、ご飯物、天ぷらなど
Dinner / Lunch · 2–17 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け
- お造り
- おつゆ
- ご飯物
- 天婦羅 4品ほど
- 麺類
- デザート
¥27,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$180
¥11,000 more than the one above
Course
【おまかせコース】先付け、お造、ご飯物、天ぷらなど
Dinner / Lunch · 2–17 guests
- Sashimi
- Tempura
What is served (7)（menu in Japanese）
- 先付け
- お造り
- おつゆ
- ご飯物
- 天婦羅 4品ほど
- 麺類
- デザート
¥38,500
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$260
¥11,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
The restaurant's account: @embed.js
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Prices
| Dinner | ¥30,000–39,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥30,000–39,999 at dinner, ¥20,000–29,999 at lunch |
| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–19:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–19:30 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–19:30 |
| Friday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–19:30 |
| Saturday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–19:30 |
| Sunday | 12:00–13:30, 18:00–19:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 30, including 9 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 8 people |
| Private hire | Not possible |
| Smoking | Designated smoking area Smoking is permitted only in private rooms The revised Health Promotion Act for passive smoking prevention has been in effect since April 1, 2020. Please check with the restaurant for the most up-to-date information. |
| Setting | Stylish space, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine |
Getting there
7 min walk (560 m) from Matsuo-taisha Station.
Also near: Arisugawa: 23 min · Arashiyama: 24 min
- Leave Matsuo-taisha Station and walk north-west for 20 m.
- Turn right onto Shijo Street and walk 270 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
- Bear left onto Utano Arashiyama Yamada Line and walk 140 m.
- Turn right and walk 100 m.
Tempura Matsu is on your right.
On your right
Look for
天ぷら 松
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
天ぷら 松京都府京都市右京区梅津大縄場町21-26
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 21-26 Umezu Onawabacho Ukyo-ku Kyoto, Kyoto 615-0925 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | Hankyu Arashiyama Line "Matsuo Taisha Station" is a 7-minute walk. From Shijo Kawaramachi, take the bus towards Matsuo for 20 minutes, then head towards Arashiyama for 5 minutes before Matsuo Bridge. Located along the Katsura River. |
Awards
- 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 Tempura Matsu cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥30,000–39,999 per person and lunch at ¥20,000–29,999. Drinks may be extra; payment is cash only.
When is Tempura Matsu closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Matsu?
Matsuo-taisha Station, about 7 minutes on foot (560 m). Arashiyama Station is about 17 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.