The best collection of restaurants in Kyoto Station, Eat Paradise is our favorite place for a sit-down meal before getting on a train or exploring the area.
Starting from the main atrium of Kyoto Station and looking north (toward Kyoto Tower), take the series of escalators on the left that lead up to the 11th floor (yes, that’s a lot of escalators). Step off the escalators on the 11th floor and walk a bit to your left and you’ll see the entrance to Eat Paradise Food Court. Basically a corridor lined with restaurants, you’ll find some really toothsome Japanese food here, along with acceptable Italian and café fare. If you want some excellent tempura, try Tenichi. For great tonkatsu (Japanese-style pork cutlets), try Wako. Most places display food models in front and some have English menus (and they’re all pretty used to foreigners – this being Kyoto Station and all).
For more Kyoto resutoran-gai choices, see our Best Resutoran-gai in Kyoto page.
English address:
11F Kyoto Station Bldg., 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京都駅ビル11F
Opening hours:
11am-10pm
Price:
Moderate~Expensive (depends on the restaurant)
Non-smoking area: Depends on the restaurant (Mostly non-smoking the whole day, but some restaurants allow smoking except for lunch time)
Nearest Transport:
Connected to JR Kyoto Station (inside Kyoto Station Building)
Telephone: 352-1111
Website:
Official Website (Japanese)
More Restaurant Suggestions: See my list of Kyoto’s Best Restaurants for more eating inspiration. The list covers all cuisines and price ranges.
Where Is This Place Located?
See these places on our Kyoto Google map:- Open the Kyoto map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you're using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Near To Here:
Eat Paradise 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.
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
- Check Kyoto accommodation availability on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Kyoto, Kyoto to Osaka and Kyoto to Tokyo
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
- See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- 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
- Compare Japan flight prices and timings to find the best deals
- 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
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help