Ten-you
点邑
Also spelled Ten-yo
Tempura in Mibu & Nijo Castle Area, Kyoto, 4 min walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Our analysis
- #9of 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto
- 18%of high-end restaurants in Kyoto have a higher dinner budget
- Englishonline booking from abroad
Dinner ¥20,000–29,999Closed TuesdaysBook online: TableCheck
All 16 photos, by dishes, the room and the entrance
Dishes 9
Inside 5
Entrance 2
In our ranking, Ten-you is 9th of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto. Its dinner budget on Tabelog (¥20,000–29,999) is lower than that of 18% of the high-end restaurants in Kyoto in this guide, and lower than that of 7% of its tempura restaurants. Its record: a listing without a star in the Michelin Guide 2026. From abroad it can be booked online in English on TableCheck; 9 of the 19 tempura restaurants in Kyoto can be. Good for a seat at the counter (10 of its 22 seats), a private room (for 4 or 6), a less expensive lunch (from ¥15,000, 25% below its dinner budget), and a meal with children (its Tabelog listing says they are welcome).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Ten-you | #9 | budget ¥20,000–29,999 | budget ¥15,000–19,999 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 4 min, Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae | Tue |
| Kyoto Tempura Endo Okazaki tei | — | ¥9,944 | ¥6,600 | Online in English (TableCheck) | — | 11 min, Jingū-Marutamachi | — |
| Seiwa So | — | ¥16,445 | ¥5,500 | Online, Japanese only | — | 5 min, Fushimi | Mon |
For international visitors
Some support for visitors
Either takes bookings online in English or has a menu or staff in English, not both.
| Menu | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Staff | Not listed |
| Payment | UnionPay |
| Seating and facilities | Counter seats, Private rooms, Bring your own wine, Wheelchair accessible, Free Wi-Fi |
How to book Ten-you
- Book online in English on TableCheck, the booking service the restaurant uses.
- Call 050-5868-4946 (+81-50-5868-4946 from outside Japan). Staff may speak only Japanese, so a hotel concierge can call for you.
Courses and prices
As the restaurant lists them on Tabelog. Prices are per person.
Tempura Donburi
1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Tempura
¥3,500
per person, tax incl., ≈$20
Cheapest
Dim Sum Tempura
1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Tempura
¥7,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$50
¥3,500 more than the one above
Tempura Course
1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Tempura
What is served (2)
- Appetizer
- Water
¥13,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$90
¥6,000 more than the one above
Sazanka CourseMost booked
1 hr 30 min at the table · 1–4 guests
- Tempura
What is served (2)
- Appetizer
- Water
¥15,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$100
¥2,000 more than the one above
Tsubaki Course
1–4 guests
¥20,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$130
¥5,000 more than the one above
Botan CourseMost booked
1–4 guests
¥25,000
per person, tax incl., ≈$170
¥5,000 more than the one above
The food
Photos the restaurant posted on Tabelog.
Prices
| Dinner | ¥20,000–29,999 per person |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥15,000–19,999 per person |
| Diners report spending | ¥15,000–19,999 at dinner, ¥6,000–7,999 at lunch |
| Service charge | Regarding the service charge at Ten'yuu, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill. |
| Credit cards | UnionPay |
| Electronic money | Not accepted |
Opening hours
| Monday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Thursday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Friday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Saturday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
| Sunday | 11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:00 |
Seats and rooms
Inside
The dining room, in the restaurant's own photos.
| Seats | 22, including 10 at the counter |
|---|---|
| Private rooms | Yes, for 4 or 6 people |
| Private hire | Possible |
| Largest group | 10 people |
| Smoking | Non smoking |
| Children | Children are welcome |
| Dress code | Please refrain from wearing excessively casual clothing such as shorts and tank tops. Please avoid strong fragrances. |
| Setting | Hideout, A house restaurant, Relaxing space, Counter seating, Wheelchair access, Free Wi-Fi available, Wheelchair accessible |
| Drinks | Sake (Nihonshu), Shochu (Japanese spirits), Wine, Particular about Sake (Nihonshu), Particular about Shochu (Japanese spirits), Particular about wine |
| Services | BYO drinks |
| Opened | May 1994 |
Getting there
4 min walk (330 m) from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Also near: Karasuma Oike (Exit 3-1): 8 min · Sanjo: 11 min
- Leave Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station and walk west for 20 m.
- Turn left and walk 130 m.
- Turn left onto Tominokoji Street and walk 110 m.
- Turn left and walk 20 m.
You arrive at Ten-you.
Look for
点邑
The restaurant's name, as on its sign
The entrance, in the restaurant's own photo
Show this to a taxi driver
点邑京都府京都市中京区麩屋町三条上ル下白山町299
The address in Japanese, as drivers enter it
Location
| Address | 299 -, Kyoto 604-8085 |
|---|---|
| Stations |
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| Directions | - 10 minutes on foot from "Karasuma Oike" Station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line. |
Nearby
Sights within a walk
- Nishiki Market, 490 m, about 8 min walk
Luxury hotels nearby
- The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto, 670 m, about 11 min walk
- Hotel Okura Kyoto, 780 m, about 13 min walk
Awards
Michelin Guide2026
Ten-you is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star. Ten-you in the Michelin Guide
Questions visitors ask
How much does Ten-you cost?
The restaurant puts dinner at ¥20,000–29,999 per person and lunch at ¥15,000–19,999. Drinks and a service charge (Regarding the service charge at Ten'yuu, please note that a service fee will be added to your bill.) may be extra; credit cards are accepted.
When is Ten-you closed?
It is closed on Tuesdays.
Can I bring children to Ten-you?
Children are welcome.
What is the nearest station to Ten-you?
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station, about 4 minutes on foot (330 m). Karasuma Oike Station is about 9 minutes away.
Does Ten-you have a dress code?
Please refrain from wearing excessively casual clothing such as shorts and tank tops. Please avoid strong fragrances.
Is Ten-you in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. Ten-you is one of the restaurants selected in the Michelin Guide 2026, without a star.
Sources
Facts on this page come from Tabelog (checked in November 2026), the Michelin Guide, and the restaurant's website; the walking directions from OpenStreetMap. Report a correction.