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EDION Kyoto Kawaramachi Main Store
Discover the Latest Electronics in the Heart of Kyoto – Shop Smart on Your Journey!
Located in the Shijo Kawaramachi area—the center of Kyoto sightseeing—this large electronics store offers direct access from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line via an underground route, allowing visitors to enter the store without getting wet even on rainy days.
Open every day until 9 PM, and never closed throughout the year, the store is perfect not only for evening shopping after a day of sightseeing but also for a quick visit between activities. With tax-free services and multilingual staff available at certain times, the store has become increasingly popular among international travelers in recent years.
EDION operates about 1,200 stores across Japan, and its greatest strength lies in its exceptional customer service focused on hospitality. In addition to competitive prices, many electronics—including beauty appliances—are powered on and available for hands-on testing. Popular items like beauty appliances can be tried out before purchasing—allowing you to make an informed choice and select the one that feels just right.
Each floor offers something unique: the 6th floor features TreCapital, a specialty trading card store; the basement level boasts one of Kyoto’s largest selections of capsule toy machines; and the first-floor “WATCH SQUARE” showcases an impressive range of domestic and international watch brands.
Highlights
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A large-scale electronics store directly connected to Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line, offering smooth and easy access.
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Open daily until 9:00 PM with no holidays. Ideal for shopping in the evening or between sightseeing activities.
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Popular for its try-before-you-buy service—especially for beauty appliances—which lets you test products before making a purchase.
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Tax-free shopping available. Multilingual staff are on-site at certain times to assist international visitors.
Photos
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The store occupies six floors in a prominent building along the Shijo-Kawaramachi intersection.
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One of the largest collections of capsule toy machines in Kyoto. (B1F “Neverland Floor”)
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Clear signage throughout the store. Multilingual staff are also available.
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A wide variety of domestic and international watch brands (1F “WATCH SQUARE”)
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Many appliances such as hair dryers are powered on for testing. (4F “Healthcare Floor”)
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An entrance leading to the basement floor is located right in front of the ticket gate at Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line.
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A well-known electronics retailer in Japan, famous for its jingle: “♪Kaden no koto nara EDION♪”
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is multilingual support available?
Yes, multilingual staff are available on-site at all times.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the store?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available. Please ask a staff member if you would like to use it.
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Are there coin lockers?
Yes, coin lockers are available. For oversized items that do not fit in the lockers, please ask a staff member.
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Can I have items shipped overseas?
Unfortunately, international shipping is not available. Delivery is limited to addresses within Japan.
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Is there a smoking area?
No, there is no smoking area.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- エディオン京都河原町本店
- Postal Code
- 600-8001
- Address
- 68 Higashi-irushin-cho, Kawaramachi, Shijo-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto
- Telephone
- 075-213-6021
- Closed
- Open daily (no holidays)
- Business Hours
- 10:30am - 9:00pm (Weekends and holidays 10:00am - 9:00pm)
- Access
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1) Directly connected to Exit 2 of Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
2) About 10 minutes on foot from Exit 13 of Karasuma Station on the Hankyu Kyoto Line
3) About 3 minutes on foot from Exit 3 of Gion-Shijo Station on the Keihan Main Line
4) About 2 minutes on foot from the Shijo-Kawaramachi bus stop (via Kyoto City Bus from Kyoto Station) - Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)
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