Shijo Kawaramachi
A commercial facility that continues to be loved as a symbol of the town
Takashimaya began as a second-hand cotton clothing store opened in Kyoto in 2 by the founder, Iida Shinshichi. With the opening of its Osaka Nagahori store in 1831, the store entered the department store business in earnest, and in 1922, the Kyoto store moved to its current location and opened. Since then, the store has continued to evolve through repeated expansions and renovations, and in 1950 will be renovated as "Kyoto Takashimaya SC," adding a specialty store zone "T2023" to the existing department store. The store continues to evolve, offering a wide range of items and services to meet diverse needs.
With the debut of new brands and renovations, the cosmetics department is more powerful than ever! On the 1st floor, Burberry Beauty, a brand inspired by the elegant traditions of Britain, makes its long-awaited Kyoto debut!
Brands with a rich lineup and ample space for thorough testing are worth checking out. On the 3rd floor, Ya-Man, known for its facial devices, has opened. It also features a facial training gym where you can try out their products.
With popular brands appearing one after another, it feels like the enjoyment of fashion is about to expand even further! Located on the 3rd floor, FRAY I.D. combines high-quality, refined "elegance" with "mode" to propose a new generation of fashionable career wear.
At Malebranche on the B1F, a new product has arrived: a thin and delicate version of their popular matcha langue de chat cookie, "Cha no Ka." Its appeal lies in its light texture and the direct, rich flavor of matcha. Cha no Ka Thin Cookies (3 pieces) from 451 yen.
A wide variety of brands, including fashion, cosmetics, and jewelry, are showcasing the latest trends. LA-based denim brand YANUK now has its production base in Okayama, Japan, pursuing craftsmanship unique to Made-in-Japan denim. They offer stress-free comfort and beautiful silhouettes.
Japanese art and culture are attracting keen attention from all over the world. One place that's drawing attention is the MoMA Design Store Kyoto, the museum store of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York. The items, which have been reviewed and approved by curators, bring high quality, creativity, and design innovation to everyday life.
The 7th floor "Dining Garden Kyokairo" and each floor of specialty shops offer a diverse lineup. At Unagi Toku on the 7th floor, chefs carefully grill each eel, using domestically sourced eels selected from their origins, with a secret sauce that has been passed down and added to since the restaurant's founding. Because it is steamed and grilled in the Kanto style, the texture of the plump flesh and crispy, fragrant skin is superb.
Kyoto Tashimaya S.C.
Kyoto Takashimaya SC
075-221-8811
Kyoto City Shimogyo Ward Shijo-dori Kawaramachi Nishiiru Shinmachi 52
Directly connected to Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station / Right next to Shijo Kawaramachi bus stop / 5 minutes walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station
Kyoto Takashimaya (Department Store) 10:30 AM - 20:00 PM
T8 (Specialty Shops) 10:30 AM - 20:00 PM
Dining Garden Kyokairo (Specialty Shops) 11:00 - 21:30
*Business hours of some department stores and specialty stores (including Dining Garden Kyo Kairo) may differ depending on the floor.
*Product and brand information and prices are current as of August 2026. They are subject to change without notice.
*The image is for illustrative purposes only. The actual product may differ.
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Official website: https://www.takashimaya.co.jp/kyoto/departmentstore/