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Kyoto Porta
A large-scale shopping mall befitting the gateway to the international tourist city of Kyoto.
Opened about 40 years ago as Kyoto's first underground shopping center, "Kyoto Ekimae Underground Shopping Center Porta" and "Kyoto Station Building Specialty Store Street The Cube" merged in 2023. It has been reborn as a large-scale shopping mall suitable for the gateway to the international tourist city of Kyoto.
With over 220 stores, the variety of shops ranges from gourmet to clothing, cosmetics & miscellaneous goods, and souvenirs. In particular, gourmet restaurants are popular, including long-established restaurants where you can enjoy Kyoto cuisine and eel dishes, as well as casual eateries like omelet rice, udon, conveyor belt sushi, and ramen.
When checking out souvenirs, "Kyomeika, meisaitoko" located just outside the JR Kyoto Station West Exit, on the south side of the 2F north-south free passage, is recommended. About 30 stores line up here, including Japanese and Western confectionery stores, as well as well-regarded specialty pickle shops. Also, stop by "Souvenir alley Kyoto Komachi " on the left side of the JR Kyoto Station Central Exit to grab Kyoto's famous products.
Highlights
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A mall composed of the underground street in front of Kyoto Station & Kyoto Station Building's specialty store street.
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With over 220 stores, it boasts a wide variety of shop categories.
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Especially recommended for gourmet and souvenir categories with numerous Kyoto specialties and delicacies.
Photos
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![Kyoto Station's premier large-scale shopping mall.]()
Kyoto Station's premier large-scale shopping mall.
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!["Souvenir alley Kyoto Komachi" features a wide range of Kyoto's famous products.]()
"Souvenir alley Kyoto Komachi" features a wide range of Kyoto's famous products.
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!["Kyomeika, meisaitoko" lines up about 30 souvenir shops.]()
"Kyomeika, meisaitoko" lines up about 30 souvenir shops.
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![The gourmet zone "Porta Dining" where famous restaurants gather.]()
The gourmet zone "Porta Dining" where famous restaurants gather.
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![Specialty stores line up on the 1st and 2nd floors, and the 11th floor of the Kyoto Station Building.]()
Specialty stores line up on the 1st and 2nd floors, and the 11th floor of the Kyoto Station Building.
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![Wi-Fi free spots are available throughout the mall.]()
Wi-Fi free spots are available throughout the mall.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
There is no comprehensive floor guide available in the facility. However, multilingual floor guides (ENGLISH/中文/한국어) are available on our official website.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
Yes, at the B1F western area, near the south end of the street, there is a space called "Yorimichi Square" where you can take a break at Porta. Wi-Fi and charging outlets are available. Additionally, PORTAWIFI is available throughout the facility.
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Are coin lockers available?
Coin lockers are located throughout the facility (both small and large). Please check the floor map.
*Please note that it can be very crowded during the tourist season. We apologize for any inconvenience.
*There is a baggage temporary storage service in the Kyoto Station Building.
(https://www.porta.co.jp/floor/b1f?floor=B1F&map_number=locker)
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Are tax refunds available?
Duty-free service is available only in designated duty-free stores.
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Are there any smoking areas?
Not available.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 京都ポルタ
- Postal Code
- 600-8216
- Address
- 902 Higashishiokojicho, Karasuma-dori Shiokouji sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Telephone
- 075-365-7528 (Porta information desk)
- Closed
- Irregular holidays (see official website for details)
- Business Hours
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【B1F East-West areas】11:00am - 8:30pm (Porta dining 11:00am -10:00pm)
【B2F South area】10:00am - 8:00pm
【B1F】7:00am - 11:00pm (Book 10:00am - 8:00pm, Drug store 8:00am-10:00pm)
【1F】8:30am - 8:00pm (The souvenir way 7:30am - 10:00pm)
【2F】8:30am - 9:00pm (The souvenir way 7:30am - 10:00pm)
【11F Porta sky dining】11:00am - 10:00pm - Access
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(1) A short walk from JR Tokaido Main Line, San-In Line, Nara Line and Tokaido Shinkansen Kyoto Station.
(2) A short walk from Kintetsu Kyoto Line’s Kyoto Station.
(3) Directly connected to Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line’s Kyoto Station. - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)