Porta – Kyoto Station Area

Amongst a vast array of shops and casual restaurants beneath Kyoto Station, Porta is the place to fill-up on the cheap before a long train journey.

Walk straight out of the Karasuma Gate (main north exit) of Kyoto Station and take the first set of escalators down to the basement floor to reach Porta, an underground hive of shops and restaurants where you can grab a simple meal or do some last-minute shopping before a journey. Most of the restaurants here are cramped, casual and cheap, which makes them good for those in a hurry or on a tight budget.

You’ll find most types of Japanese cuisine represented, as well as several coffee shops, a few fast food outlets, and a Starbucks and Subway. You can also buy good take-away bentos (Japanese lunch boxes) and sushi to eat on the train. Note that that many restaurants here can be packed at lunchtime and all day on holidays. For more salubrious fare, head up to The Cube Food Court or Eat Paradise Food Court.

For more Kyoto child friendly restaurant choices, see our Best Child-Friendly Restaurants in Kyoto page.

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Check-in date

Mon 18 Dec 2023

Check-out date

Thu 21 Dec 2023

English address:
902 Higashi Shiokoji-cho, Shiokoji sagaru, Karasuma dori, Shimogyo-ku

Japanese address:
下京区烏丸通塩小路下ル東塩小路町902

Opening hours:
11am-10pm

Price:
Cheap~Moderate (depends on the restaurant)

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
2min walk from Kyoto Station Karasuma central gate

Telephone: 365-7528

Website:
Official Website (Japanese)

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Near To Here:
Porta is located in Kyoto Station area. See our complete list of things to do in Kyoto Station area, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

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