🛍️ Daimaru Kyoto Store

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📝 Introduction

A time-honored department store that gathers famous products from Kyoto.

📖 Details

Located in the bustling shopping district of "Karasuma" in Kyoto, this department store is renowned. Daimaru has a long history, dating back to the 2nd year of the Kyoho era (1717), when Shimomura Hikoemon opened a kimono shop called "Daimonjiya" in Fushimi, Kyoto. In 1912, the Kyoto store relocated to its current site and reopened in the form of a department store. It gathers a wide variety of high-quality products, ranging from clothing to groceries, beauty products, furniture and appliances, sports goods, stationery, jewelry, and gourmet food—there's something for everyone. Especially in the basement food hall, where traditional Kyoto shops and popular eateries gather, it is the top choice for purchasing souvenirs. In September 2023, the restaurant floor underwent a complete renovation for the first time in 50 years. It features popular stores such as "the first store in Western Japan" and "the first store in a commercial facility." Additionally, a newly established "Manga Wall" offers about 3,000 food-related manga for free reading. The newly renovated rooftop plaza "KOTOHOT Terrace" is equipped with warm and unique wooden furniture that can be freely arranged into large tables or used for relaxing and unwinding.

⭐ Highlights

Founded in the 2nd year of the Kyōhō era (1717), this long-established department store offers a wide range of products, from clothing to daily necessities and gourmet food. In September 2023, the restaurant floor underwent a complete renovation for the first time in 50 years.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is there a foreign language introduction signboard or manual? (If so, please let me know which languages are available.)

A: A guidebook with instructions for tax exemption procedures (in English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean, and Thai).

Q: Is there a duty-free service?

A: The "Foreign Traveler Counter" on the 8th floor offers this service.

Q: Are there coin-operated lockers?

A: There are coin-operated lockers available (located on the 8th floor restaurant level *only 100 yen coins can be used). *Due to insufficient depth, luggage cannot be stored or retrieved.

Q: Is free Wi-Fi available in the facility?

A: Free Wi-Fi is available. SSID: [daimaru-freewifi]

Q: Is there a smoking area?

A: Sorry, no (smoking is prohibited throughout the building, including the first floor & underground plaza, and the rooftop).

Q: Special shopping offer: 5% discount.

A: Discounted items, food, and certain specific brands are not applicable. - Cash, UnionPay cards, and credit cards can be used. - A 5% discount is available when presenting your passport at the designated locations below. - This offer is limited to travelers whose date of entry into Japan is within 6 months of their visit to the store. - This offer is only applicable to foreign travelers; we appreciate your understanding. 8th floor: Duty-free counter 1st floor: Service desk Each floor: Cashier's desk