Daikokuya Tempura (Main Branch): Asakusa’s 1887 Tendon Institution
Daikokuya Tempura has been serving Edo-style tempura in Asakusa since 1887, and its main branch near Kaminarimon Gate is one of the neighborhood's most recognizable tempura addresses. The signature dish is a shrimp tempura rice bowl (ebi ten-don) finished with a rich, sweet-savory dipping sauce that the restaurant has used for generations.
Table service is standard here -- a server takes your order after seating, and no ticket machine or self-service system is used. The restaurant is open every day of the year.
- Tempura / Tendon
- Asakusa
- ¥1,000–3,000
Last updated: 2026-09-21
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- ¥1,000–3,000
- Hours
- 11:00-20:30 (Mon-Fri)
11:00-21:00 (Sat, Sun, holidays)
Open every day of the year - Address
- 1-38-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032
- Nearest station
- Asakusa Station
- Walk time
- 5 min
Last verified: 2026-09-21. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
What to Order
- Ebi ten-don (shrimp tempura rice bowl) with the restaurant's signature sweet-savory sauce.
How to Order
- Table service -- a server takes your order after you are seated
- No ticket machine.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Best time to visit: Right at opening (11:00) or after 14:00 on weekdays to avoid the lunch rush.
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
1-38-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0032
About 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express, Toei Asakusa Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, or Tobu Skytree Line), via Kaminarimon Gate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Daikokuya Tempura (Main Branch)?
- About 5 minutes on foot from Asakusa Station (Tsukuba Express, Toei Asakusa Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, or Tobu Skytree Line), via Kaminarimon Gate.
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