Tempura Murayama
天ぷら むらやま
Tempura in Kichijoji, Tokyo, 7 min walk from Kichijōji Station
Our analysis
- ¥11,000least expensive dinner course; median ¥15,000
- Japaneseonline booking only
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed ThursdaysBook by phone
All 13 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 10
Inside 1
Entrance 2
Its least expensive dinner course is ¥11,000 (on Tabelog), 27% below the ¥15,000 median of the 21 tempura restaurants in Tokyo ranked nearest to it; at lunch, ¥7,700 (on Tabelog) is 28% above the ¥6,000 median of 21. 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, a less expensive lunch (from ¥7,700, 30% below its least expensive dinner course), a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome), and dining alone (Tabelog's users recommend it for one). Course prices that sources agree on: ¥11,000 on Tabelog and ¥12,100 on Ikyu, with tax and service; ¥7,700 on both Tabelog and Ikyu.
How it compares
Tempura restaurants in Tokyo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi Shiina | — | ¥16,500 | — | Online, Japanese only | — | 3 min, Shin-Nihombashi | Wed |
| Ginza Tempura Yoshitake | — | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | ¥6,000 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Shimbashi | Sun |
| Kagurazaka Tenko | — | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 3 min, Iidabashi | Sun |
| Tempura Murayama | — | ¥11,000 | ¥7,700 | Online, Japanese only | — | 7 min, Kichijōji | Thu |
| Tempura Ono | — | ¥23,958 | ¥12,100 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 1 min, Hatchōbori | Sat, Sun |
| Tempura Tengen | — | ¥16,500 | ¥8,800 | Online, Japanese only | — | 4 min, Kōjimachi | 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 | |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Bring your own wine |
How to book Tempura Murayama
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- Call 050-5595-1883 (+81-50-5595-1883 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
- Dining alone: recommended for one by Tabelog's users; say you are one when you book. Solo dining in Tokyo.
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.
Weekday Limited Course ◆ Enjoy our proud selection of 7 types of Tempura with white rice, miso soup, and pickles, all in
Lunch · 1 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
What is served (4)
- Tempura (Shrimp, 2 types of seafood, 4 types of vegetables)
- Rice
- Miso Soup
- Pickles
¥3,300
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$20
Cheapest
Lunch Omakase Course ◆ A blissful moment to enjoy 8 types of Tempura, Kakiage, and dessert.
Lunch · 2 hr at the table
- Tempura
What is served (3)
- Tempura (Shrimp, 3 types of seafood, 4 types of vegetables)
- Meal with Kakiage (Choose between rice or Tempura Donburi)
- Dessert
¥7,700
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$50
¥4,400 more than the one above
Dinner: Yukitsubaki Course ◆ A Simple Plan to Fully Enjoy Freshly Fried Tempura as the Main Dish
Dinner · 3 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
What is served (2)
- Tempura (Shrimp, 3 types of seafood, 4 types of vegetables)
- Appetizer
¥11,000
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$70
¥3,300 more than the one above
Dinner: A luxurious Japanese course featuring a selection of 10 types of tempura, sashimi, a special dish, and dessert.
Dinner · 3 hr 30 min at the table
- Tempura
- Sashimi
What is served (5)
- Tempura (Shrimp, 4 types of seafood, 5 types of vegetables)
- Appetizer
- Sashimi
- Today's Special
- Dessert
¥16,500
per person, tax incl., +10% service charge, ≈$110
¥5,500 more than the one above
Dinner Chitose Course ◆ Special dishes made with carefully selected seasonal ingredients to your heart's content
Dinner
- Seasonal ingredients
¥22,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$150
¥5,500 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥4,000–4,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥3,000–3,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | A service charge of 10% applies only during dinner hours. |
| Credit cards | |
| Electronic money | Accepted, QR code payments accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Saturday | 17:30–22:30 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–22:30 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Ikyu.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | No |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 8 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Setting | Hideout, Relaxing space, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu) |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours, BYO drinks |
| Opened | November 2024 |
Getting there
7 min walk (550 m) from Kichijōji Station.
Also near: Inokashira-kōen: 18 min
- Leave Kichijōji Station and walk north-west for 30 m.
- Turn right and walk 20 m.
- Bear left at FamilyMart and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at FamilyMart onto Diamond Street - East Zone and walk 110 m.
- Turn right and walk 60 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven onto Motomachi Dori and walk 60 m.
- Turn right at Doutor Coffee Shop and walk 50 m.
- Turn left onto Kichijoji-dori and walk 30 m.
- Turn left at Tama Shinkin Bank and walk 90 m.
- Turn left and walk 50 m.
Tempura Murayama is on your left.
On your left
Look for
天ぷら むらやま
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
ルミナス吉祥寺
Written this way on the building
Floor
1F
Street level
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
天ぷら むらやま東京都武蔵野市吉祥寺本町2-8-9 ルミナス吉祥寺 1F
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 2-8-9 Kichijoji Honcho Musashino, Tokyo 180-0004 |
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| Stations |
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| Directions | 6-7 minutes walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station. |
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tempura Murayama cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person and lunch at ¥4,000–4,999. Drinks and a service charge (A service charge of 10% applies only during dinner hours.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Tempura Murayama closed?
It is closed on Thursdays.
Can I bring children to Tempura Murayama?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Tempura Murayama?
Kichijōji Station, about 7 minutes on foot (550 m). Inokashira-kōen Station is about 17 minutes away.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026) and Ikyu; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.