Daimaru Basement Food Floor Kyoto

Daimaru Department Store’s basement food floor is arguably the best food market in the entire city.

Japan’s department stores are famed for their “depachika,” a word formed from the English word “department” (as in “department store”) and the Japanese word “chika,” which means “basement.” Invariably located on the basement floors of larger department stores, a proper depachika is a wonder to behold, and the one at Kyoto’s Daimaru Department store is among the best in the country.

It boasts an astonishing selection of fresh produce, meat, fish, wines, tea, Western pastries, wagashi (Japanese sweets), and some truly delectable prepared foods (great for self-catering). Keep your eyes peeled for the US$100 melons and the US$200 mangoes.

See also more info on the Daimaru Department Store and the 8th floor eating area — the Daimaru Resutoran-gai.

English address:
79 Tachiuri Nishi-machi, Shijo-dori, Takakura Nishi iru, Shimogyo-ku

Japanese address:
下京区四条通高倉西入立売西町79

Opening hours:
10am-8pm

Admission:
Free

Non-smoking area: Yes

Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Shijo Station, Karasuma subway line or Karasuma Station, Hankyu line

Telephone:
211-8111

Website: Official website (Japanese)

Customer Reviews:Read customer reviews of Daimaru on TripAdvisor

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?

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Near To Here:
Daimaru Basement Food Floor 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.

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