Takashimaya Resutoran Gai

The Takashimiya Resutoran-gai (restaurant floor) is a great place to eat while exploring downtown Kyoto.

While both of Kyoto’s main downtown department stores (Daimaru and Takashimaya) offer excellent resutoran-gai (restaurant floors), the one at Takashimaya gets the nod as the more elegant and better of the two.

Up on the 7th floor of the Takashimaya building (take the elevator), you’ll find all the major types of Japanese cuisine on offer here, as well as French, Italian and Chinese food. All told, it’s one of the best places to eat downtown, and most places aren’t too shocked by the appearance of the occasional foreigner.

See also more info on Takashimaya Department Store and the sumptuous Takashimaya Basement Food Floor

For more Kyoto resutoran-gai choices, see our Best Resutoran-gai in Kyoto page.

English address:
Seventh floor, 52 Shin-cho, Shijo-dori Kawaramachi Nishi iru, Shimogyo-ku

Japanese address:
下京区四条通河原町西入真町52番地

Opening hours:
11:00am-9:30pm

Non-smoking area:
Yes/No (varies by each restaurant)

Nearest Transport:
1min walk from Kawaramachi Station, Hankyu railway, Kyoto line (directly accessible underground)
5min walk from Gion Shijo Station, Keihan dentetsu

Nearest Hotels:
Check availability and pricing for hotels near to Takashimaya Department Store on Agoda.com.

Website: Official Website (English)

More Restaurant Suggestions: See my list of Kyoto’s Best Restaurants for more eating inspiration. The list covers all cuisines and price ranges.

Near To Here:
Takashimaya Resutoran-gai 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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