A high-end Japanese department store located inside the Kyoto Station Building.
While it might not compete with Takashiyama Department Store or Daimaru Department Store downtown, if you want to do some clothes shopping etc while in the Kyoto Station area, this is a great place to do it. Many major international and domestic brands are represented and you can get English-language assistance by asking at the main information counter. For us, the real highlight here are the Isetan Department Store Food Floors, which occupy the two basement floors of the building.
English address:
Higashi Shiokoji-cho, Karasuma-dori, Shiokoji sagaru, Shimogyo-ku
Japanese address:
下京区烏丸通塩小路下ル東塩小路町
Opening hours:
10am-8pm
Price:
Moderate~Expensive
Nearest Transport:
Connected to JR Kyoto Station (Inside of Kyoto Station Building)
Nearest Hotels:
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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.
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Near To Here:
Isetan Department Store 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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