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Kintetsu Meitengai Miyakomichi
A weatherproof shopping street directly connected to Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit, where you can enjoy Kyoto souvenirs and food.
Kintetsu Meitengai “Miyakomichi,” located next to Kyoto Station’s Hachijo Exit, is a historic shopping street that opened in 1964 at the same time as the Tokaido Shinkansen. After two renovations, it was transformed into a machiya-style space themed around “Modern Ancient Capital Style.” Its direct connection to the station has made it a longtime favorite with Shinkansen passengers, tourists from Japan and abroad, and local visitors alike. There are also cafes and shops open from 7:00am, making it convenient even early in the morning.
Along its Approx. 200-meter Japanese modern corridor, around 40 stores line the way, offering traditional crafts, local sweets, restaurants, and more. The dining lineup ranges from Japanese cuisine such as soba, ramen, eel, sushi, obanzai, and okonomiyaki to Chinese food, Italian, and pubs. The shops offer Kyoto-style items such as Kyoto sweets, Kyoto pickles, and Kyoto goods. All shops are indoors, which is another major draw, letting you enjoy the area comfortably even on rainy days.
Highlights
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Directly connected to the station and weatherproof, making it convenient for Shinkansen and local train users alike.
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A wide variety of dining options, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine.
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Some stores open from 7:00am, so it’s also easy to visit early in the morning.
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A variety of shops line the machiya-style corridor
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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There is no dedicated Wi-Fi provided by Kintetsu Meitengai.
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Are there coin lockers?
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There are no coin lockers operated by Kintetsu Meitengai, but there are many JR-operated coin lockers along the Hachijo-dori side passage and other nearby areas.
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Is there a smoking area?
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No. There is a public smoking area near the crosswalk after exiting the west exit and heading toward AEON Mall Kyoto.
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Is there a parking lot or bicycle parking?
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No. Please use paid parking and bicycle parking facilities nearby.
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Who should I contact about lost items?
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The department in charge is the Disaster Prevention Center of Kintetsu Facilities Co., Ltd., which manages the facility.
Phone number: 075-693-4180
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 近鉄名店街 みやこみち
- Postal Code
- 600-8215
- Address
- 31-1 Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture
- Phone
- 075-691-8384
- Closed on
- Open daily
- Hours
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Cafes 9:00am–8:00pm, shops 7:00am–10:00pm, dining 11:00am–10:00pm
*Hours vary by store - Access
- Approx. 2 minutes on foot from Kyoto Station on the JR, Kintetsu, and subway lines
- Credit Cards
- Varies by store
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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