Located in Kyoto’s Gion district, Tempura Yasaka Endo is a renowned restaurant perfect for lunch or dinner. Its freshly fried tempura is light and crisp, highlighting the flavors of seasonal ingredients. After exploring Kyoto in autumn, enjoy a relaxed meal featuring seasonal fish, mushrooms, and autumn vegetables in the elegant atmosphere of Gion.
Tucked into a quiet corner of Gion where Higashiyama’s seasons feel close, Tempura Yasaka Endo has been frying with Kyoto finesse for over a century. It’s reservation-only, which means each piece arrives exactly when it should—hot, crisp, and never heavy. The signature is Endo’s famously delicate batter, wrapping Kyoto vegetables, seafood from the Japan Sea, and even river fish from Lake Biwa, along with a few Gion-worthy luxuries. With Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera nearby, it’s an easy stop after sightseeing: slip into the traditional interior, slow down, and let Kyoto unfold one bite at a time.
A closer look
Packages
Lunch Tempura Course "Aoi" – Chair Counter and Tatami Counter
The following information is for reference only. The actual items served are subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[Appetizer, 11 chef-selected tempura items, Ento special salad, tempura rice bowl or rice with kakiage, pickles, dessert, etc.]
If you have an allergy to shrimp or shellfish, please inform the restaurant in advance and they may be able to change some ingredients. However, please note that the oil used to fry the tempura is the same oil used for other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and use by children]
Children aged 13 and above must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults, and reservations are available for private rooms only.
Bringing in outside food and drinks is prohibited.
Please also note that child chairs are not available in the private rooms. Strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant.
Lunch Tempura Course "Aoi" - Private Tatami Room
The information below is for reference only; the actual items served are subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[Appetizer, 11 chef-selected tempura items, Ento special salad, tempura rice bowl or rice with kakiage, pickles, dessert, etc.]
If you have an allergy to shrimp or shellfish, please inform the restaurant in advance and they may be able to change the ingredients accordingly. However, please note that the oil used to fry the tempura is shared with other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and visits with children]
Children aged 13 and over must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults, and reservations are available for private rooms only.
Bringing in food and drinks is prohibited.
Please also note that child chairs are not available in the private rooms. In addition, strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant.
Lunch Tempura Course "Gion" - Chair Counter and Tatami Counter
If you have an allergy to shrimp or other crustaceans, please notify the restaurant in advance and they may be able to accommodate you by changing some ingredients. However, please note that the oil used to fry the tempura is the same oil used for other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and visits with children]
Children aged 13 and over must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults, and reservations are available for private rooms only.
Bringing in outside food and beverages is prohibited.
Please also note that private rooms do not have chairs for children. In addition, strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant.
*The following information is for reference only, and the actual items served are subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[Appetizer, 13 chef-selected tempura items, Endo special salad, tempura rice bowl or rice with kakiage, red miso soup, pickles, dessert, etc.]
Lunch Tempura Course "Gion" - Private Tatami Room
If you have an allergy to shrimp or other shellfish, we can accommodate ingredient substitutions if you notify the restaurant in advance. Please note, however, that the oil used for frying tempura is shared with other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and visits with children]
Children aged 13 and over must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults, and reservations are available for private rooms only.
Bringing in outside food and beverages is prohibited.
Please also note that child seats are not available in the private rooms. Strollers will be stored at the entrance of the restaurant.
*The following information is for reference only, and the actual items served are subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[Appetizer, 13 chef-selected tempura items, Ento special salad, tempura rice bowl or rice with kakiage, red miso soup, pickles, dessert, etc.]
Dinner Tempura Feast "Rokuhara" - Chair Counter or Tatami Counter
If you have an allergy to shrimp or shellfish, please inform the restaurant in advance and they may be able to accommodate you by changing certain ingredients. However, please note that the oil used for frying tempura is the same oil used for other ingredients.
[Reservations and use for children]
Children aged 13 and over must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults and may be accommodated in private rooms only.
Bringing in food and drinks is prohibited.
Please also note that child seats are not available in the private rooms. Strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant.
*The information below is for reference only, and the actual contents served will be subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[11 carefully selected tempura items by the chef, rice and kakiage, red miso soup, pickles, dessert, etc.]
Dinner Tempura Feast "Rokuhara" - Private Tatami Room
For guests with shrimp or shellfish allergies, we can accommodate ingredient changes if you notify the restaurant in advance. However, please note that the oil used for frying tempura is the same oil used for other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and visits with children]
Children aged 13 and over must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults and may reserve private rooms only.
Bringing in outside food and drinks is prohibited.
Please also note that child chairs are not available in the private rooms. Strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant.
*The following information is for reference only; actual offerings are subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[11 chef-selected tempura items, rice and kakiage, red miso soup, pickles, dessert, etc.]
Dinner Tempura Feast "Yasaka" - Chair Counter and Tatami Counter Seating
If you have an allergy to shrimp or shellfish, please inform the restaurant in advance and they may be able to accommodate you by changing the ingredients. However, please note that the oil used to fry the tempura is the same oil used for other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and dining for children]
Children aged 13 and above must order the same course as adults. Reservations can be made for either private rooms or hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults and may only be accommodated in private rooms.
Bringing in food or beverages is prohibited.
Please also note that child seats are not available in the private rooms. Strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant, thank you for your understanding.
*The following information is for reference only, and the actual items served are subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[Appetizer, 13 chef-selected tempura items, Endo special salad, tempura rice bowl or rice with kakiage, red miso soup, pickles, dessert, etc.]
Dinner Tempura Feast "Yasaka" - Private Tatami Room
For guests with shrimp or shellfish allergies, we can accommodate requests such as ingredient substitutions if you inform the restaurant in advance. However, please note that the oil used for frying tempura is shared with other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and visits with children]
Children aged 13 and over must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults, and reservations are available for private rooms only.
Bringing in outside food and beverages is prohibited.
Please also note that child seats are not available in the private rooms. Strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant, thank you for your understanding.
*The following information is for reference only, and the actual items served will follow the restaurant's guidance.
[Appetizer, 13 chef-selected tempura items, Ento special salad, tempura rice bowl or rice with kakiage, red miso soup, pickles, dessert, etc.]
Dinner Special Tempura Kaiseki "Higashiyama" - Chair Counter and Tatami Counter
If you have an allergy to shrimp or shellfish, please inform the restaurant in advance and they may be able to accommodate you by changing certain ingredients. However, please note that the oil used for frying tempura is the same oil used for other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and dining for children]
Children aged 13 and over must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults and may reserve private rooms only.
Bringing in outside food and beverages is prohibited.
Please also note that child seats are not available in the private rooms. Strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant, so thank you for your understanding.
*The following information is for reference only; actual offerings are subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[Appetizer, seasonal dish, 10 chef-selected tempura items, Ento special salad, tempura rice bowl or rice and kakiage, red miso soup, pickles, dessert]
Dinner Special Tempura Kaiseki "Higashiyama" - Private Tatami Room
If you have an allergy to shrimp or shellfish, please inform the restaurant in advance and they may be able to accommodate you by changing certain ingredients. However, please note that the oil used for frying tempura is shared with other ingredients.
[Regarding reservations and use by children]
Children aged 13 and over must order the same course as adults. Reservations are available for both private rooms and hall seating.
Children aged 7 to 12 must also order the same course as adults, and reservations are available for private rooms only.
Bringing in food and beverages is prohibited.
Please also note that child chairs are not available in the private rooms. Strollers will be kept at the entrance of the restaurant, so thank you for your understanding.
*The following information is provided for reference only, and the actual contents served are subject to the restaurant's guidance.
[Appetizer, seasonal dish, 10 chef-selected tempura items, Endo special salad, tempura rice bowl or rice with kakiage, red miso soup, pickles, dessert]
Venue details
| Name | Kyoto Gion Tempura Endo Yasaka |
| Address | 566, Komatsu-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 京都府京都市東山区八坂通東大路西入ル小松町566 Google Maps |
| Access by public transportation | 「Kodaiji Temple」「Sannen-zaka slope」5-8min. (on foot)
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| What's included | 1. Package fee
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| What's not included | 1. Additional charges outside the set menu
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| Booking notes | 1. Minors above 12 years old must order the adult set menu. Please take note of this.
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| Cancellation policy | If you cancel your reservation within 2 days before dining, 100% of the meal fee will be charged.
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