Tenjaku
天若
Tempura in Kinkaku-ji & Kitano-Tenmangu Area, Kyoto, 16 min walk from Kitano-Hakubaichō Station
Our analysis
- #5of 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto
- ¥17,325least expensive dinner course; median ¥17,100
- ★Michelin Guide 2026
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥15,000–19,999Closed WednesdaysBook online: Pocket Concierge
All 10 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 7
Inside 3
In our ranking, Tenjaku is 5th of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto. Its least expensive dinner course is ¥17,325 (on Pocket Concierge), about the same as the ¥17,100 median of the 12 tempura restaurants in Kyoto ranked nearest to it. Its record: one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026 (one of 68 in Kyoto in this guide) and Tabelog 100 in 2025. From abroad it can be booked online in English on Pocket Concierge and TableCheck; 9 of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter, a private room (for 4 or 6), and an anniversary (it prepares a celebration if asked when booking).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Tenjaku | #5 | ¥17,325 | — | Online in English (Pocket Concierge) | ★ · Tabelog 100 2025 | 16 min, Kitano-Hakubaichō | Wed |
| 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
Easy to book from abroad
Takes bookings online in English and has a menu or staff in English.
| Menu | English |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | Credit cards |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms |
How to book Tenjaku
- Book online in English on Pocket Concierge or TableCheck, the booking services the restaurant uses.
- The restaurant also takes online bookings in Japanese through Ikyu Restaurant.
- 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.
Courses and prices
As listed on Pocket Concierge, which takes bookings in English. Prices are per person. Book on Pocket Concierge
Omakase Course
Dinner
¥17,325
per person, tax & service incl., ≈$120
The food
Photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
On Instagram
Prices
| Dinner | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Diners report spending | ¥20,000–29,999 at dinner |
| Service charge | Service charge 5% |
| Credit cards | Accepted |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 18:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Friday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Saturday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Sunday | 18:00–22:00 |
| Public holidays | Open |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in photos from the restaurant's page on Tabelog.
| Seats | 8 |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Setting | Hideout, Stylish space, Relaxing space, Spacious seating, Counter seating |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about wine |
| Services | Parties over 2.5 hours |
| Opened | December 2021 |
Getting there
16 min walk (1,290 m) from Kitano-Hakubaichō Station.
- Leave Kitano-Hakubaichō Station and walk north-east for 20 m.
- Turn right onto Imaidegawa Street and walk 690 m.
- Turn left and walk 120 m.
- Bear left and walk 10 m.
- Turn left at 7-Eleven and walk 230 m.
- Turn right and walk 160 m.
- Turn right and walk 40 m.
Tenjaku is on your left.
On your left
Look for
天若
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
Show this to a taxi driver
天若京都府京都市上京区千本通五辻上る牡丹鉾町570
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 570 -, Kyoto 602-8475 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | Get off at the city bus stop "Senbon Imadegawa" and walk 5 minutes north along Senbon Street. |
Awards
MichelinMichelin Guide 2026: one star
Tenjaku has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026. Tenjaku in the Michelin Guide · All Michelin-starred restaurants in Kyoto
- Selected for Tabelog Tempura “Tabelog 100”, 2025
Questions visitors ask
How much does Tenjaku cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥15,000–19,999 per person. Drinks and a service charge (Service charge 5%) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
Does Tenjaku have an English menu?
Yes. The restaurant lists a menu in English.
When is Tenjaku closed?
It is closed on Wednesdays.
What is the nearest station to Tenjaku?
Kitano-Hakubaichō Station, about 16 minutes on foot (1,290 m).
Does Tenjaku have a Michelin star?
Yes. Tenjaku has one Michelin star in the Michelin Guide 2026.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), Ikyu, Pocket Concierge, and the Michelin Guide; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.