Restaurant Details

Shijo Kawaramachi, located in central Kyoto, is known for its mix of historic shops thriving alongside emerging department stores — a representation of old meeting new.

This idea is reflected in Tenpu Tempura, a contemporary tempura restaurant that has integrated into the area by resurrecting an older building and turning it into a stylish space. The fit-out contains ample seating with cushions set beneath lime-washed tables, wooden beams overhead and murals of geishas on the walls.

Tenpu Tempura’s menu also mirrors this fusion of tradition and creative liberties by offering both classics and original renditions of the tempura, while championing its pairing with wine. The resulting lineup is a hearty and crowd-pleasing affair, with standouts like the “tenpu maki” — a seaweed roll filled with three types of fish sashimi, battered and fried — and a tempura take on the French dish "Oeuf Mayo," served with pickled vegetable tartare.

Further down the menu, you'll find familiar tempura favorites like shrimp, conger eel, and pumpkin. All tempura are thinly coated in a layer of batter and fried in low-cholesterol rice bran oil, giving each bite an irresistibly crispy crunch while offering a healthier alternative.

Drink enthusiasts will be delighted by the selection of fruit sours, served in large glasses branded with the letter “pu” overflowing with fresh fruit, along with a variety of other alcoholic beverages. Private rooms and the sprawling space also mean that big-group dining is welcome.

Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Kawaramachi Remarks

• Guests with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies should inform the restaurant beforehand. The restaurant might not be able to accommodate guests who make same-day requests.

• The restaurant reserves the right to refuse reservations to guests who have excessive dietary restrictions, particularly those of fish or vegetables.

• The course menu content listed above is an example and is subject to change based on seasonal availability.

• The restaurant cannot always guarantee that it can provide guests with their preferred seating options after a reservation due to availability.

• The pictures provided are for illustrative purposes.

Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Kawaramachi Business Days

Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Kawaramachi Address

2F, 376-2 Komeyacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8026

Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Kawaramachi Access Info

• Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Kawaramachi is a 3-minute walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station.

Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Kawaramachi Phone Number

Tenpu Tempura and Wine Shijo Kawaramachi Cancellation Policy

Cancel your reservation at least 48 hours before the dining start time to receive a full refund.