If you’re in need of something for your Mac or a whole new Mac, then head to Apple Kyoto. It’s right downtown on Shijo, in the heart of Kyoto’s shopping district.
Apple store exterior – image © Chris Rowthorn
Opened in 2019, Apple Kyoto is a sleek new addition to Kyoto’s most fashionable shopping street: Shijo-dori. It’s got everything you’d expect from an Apple store, including hip sales staff, many of whom speak English.
Apple store interior – image © Chris Rowthorn
Even if you’re not in need of any Mac products, it’s a nice stop on a tour of downtown, especially on a hot summer day.
Name in English:
Apple Kyoto
Name in Japanese:
アップル 京都
English address:
83-1 Tachiurinakano-cho, Shijo-dori-Takakura-higashiiru, Shimogyo-ku
Japanese address:
下京区四条通高倉東入ル立売中之町83-1
Opening hours:
10am-9pm
Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Karasuma Station Exit 14, Hankyu line or Shijo Station, Karasuma subway line
Telephone: 757-8700
Website:
Official Website (Japanese)
Near To Here:
Apple Kyoto is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See our complete list of things to do in Downtown Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- ESSENTIALS – For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- HOTELS – Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- BULLET TRAIN – You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- WHERE TO STAY – Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- PACKING LIST – See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- SIM CARDS – You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- FLIGHTS – Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- JAPAN RAIL PASS – If you're making frequent train journeys during your visit, you might save money with Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- TRAVEL INSURANCE – World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- WANT HELP? – Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
Kyoto District Map
Click a Kyoto District for detailed info on attractions, places to eat and accommodation
About InsideKyoto.com and Chris Rowthorn
- Chris Rowthorn is the co-founder of InsideKyoto.com and has an unparalleled travel knowledge of Kyoto spanning three decades. Chris has written or commissioned and edited every page on the Inside Kyoto website.
- A former author of Lonely Planet Kyoto and Lonely Planet Japan guidebooks, Chris is also the director of the Kyoto walking tour company Chris Rowthorn Tours, and Japan Travel Consulting, where you can get bespoke travel advice for your Japan trip.
- InsideKyoto.com has been cited by the New York Times and The Times of London, among many other publications and websites.
