Perhaps the most elegant department store in Kyoto, Takashimaya is the place to go to see just how opulent a Japanese department store can be.
Kyotoites and foreign residents love to debate which is better: Takashimaya Department Store or Daimaru Department Store. Luckily, you don’t have to pick sides: they’re located less than 10 minutes apart on Shijo, in downtown Kyoto. For our money, Takashimaya is a slightly more elegant place, with a better selection of souvenirs, and the restaurant floor (not to be confused with the basement food floor), is better here than at Daimaru.
English address:
52 Shincho, Shijo-dori, Kawaramachi Nishi iru, Shimogyo-ku
Japanese address:
下京区四条通河原町西入ル真町52
Opening hours:
10am-8pm
Price:
Moderate~Expensive
Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Kawaramachi Station, Hankyu line
Nearest Hotels:
:: Check availability and pricing for hotels near to Takashimaya Department Store on Booking.com or Agoda.com.
Telephone:
221-8811
Website:
Official Website (English)
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Takashimaya on TripAdvisor
Near To Here:
Takashimaya Department Store 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.
Where Is This Place Located?
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