551 Horai, JR Kyoto Station Store: Osaka’s Famous Steamed Pork Bun, Now Near the Shinkansen Gates
551 Horai is a Kansai-region chain best known for butaman, a steamed pork bun that has become one of the most iconic quick bites associated with Osaka and the wider region; the chain traces its roots to a small Minami-district eatery opened in October 1945. This branch sits inside JR Kyoto Station near the Shinkansen ticket gates, making it a practical last stop for travelers who want to carry a hot snack onto a bullet train, or bring a box of buns as a souvenir from a Kyoto visit. The menu here is centered almost entirely on takeout: butaman, plus a small number of related point-dim-sum items, sold individually or in multi-packs.
- Butaman (Steamed Pork Bun)
- Kyoto Station
- Under ¥1,000
Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- Reported as open from early morning until late at night, convenient for train travelers; exact hours were not independently confirmed for this specific in-station branch, so confirm locally.
- Address
- Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto (near the Shinkansen ticket gates inside JR Kyoto Station)
- Nearest station
- Kyoto Station
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- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
What to Order
- The classic butaman (steamed pork bun), 551 Horai's signature item and one of the most recognizable quick bites associated with the Kansai region.
How to Order
- Buy butaman (steamed pork buns) at the counter, usually sold individually or in boxes of multiple buns. Most travelers buy a box to go rather than eating in, since the shop is built for quick purchases near the Shinkansen platforms.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
Higashi-Shiokoji-cho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto (near the Shinkansen ticket gates inside JR Kyoto Station)
Inside JR Kyoto Station, near the Shinkansen ticket gates -- convenient for picking up a snack right before boarding a bullet train.
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to 551 Horai, JR Kyoto Station Store?
- Inside JR Kyoto Station, near the Shinkansen ticket gates -- convenient for picking up a snack right before boarding a bullet train.
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