Matsuya, Shijo-Karasuma: Beef Bowls in Central Kyoto’s Downtown Core
Matsuya's Shijo-Karasuma branch is located on Karasuma-dori in Shimogyo Ward, in the Shijo-Karasuma and Kawaramachi shopping district that forms central Kyoto's main downtown core. Matsuya is one of Japan's major gyudon chains, and this branch carries the chain's standard menu of beef bowls, curry rice and set meals. Many Matsuya branches operate 24 hours, but this site could not independently confirm this specific branch's exact hours from available sources, so confirming before a very early or late visit is recommended. Ordering is via a ticket machine near the entrance, in the self-service, fast-turnover format used chainwide.
- Beef bowls, curry and set meals
- Kawaramachi
- Under ¥1,000
- Open 24 hours
Last updated: 2026-10-18
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Good to Know
- Budget per person
- Under ¥1,000
- Hours
- Many Matsuya branches operate 24 hours, but this branch's exact hours could not be independently confirmed from available sources; confirming before an early or late visit is recommended.
- Address
- 677 Omandokorocho, Karasuma-dori Bukkoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
- Nearest station
- Shijo Station (Hankyu) / Karasuma Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway)
- Walk time
- 2 min
Last verified: 2026-10-18. Hours and prices may change — please confirm with the restaurant directly before visiting.
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- Open 24 hours — a real option for a late-night or early-morning bowl.
- Tourist-friendliness rated 4/5 — manageable even without Japanese.
What to Order
- Standard beef bowls and curry rice, the chain's core menu items.
How to Order
- Self-service via a ticket machine near the entrance, in the fast-turnover format used chainwide.
First-Time Visitor Guide
- Tourist-friendliness: 4 / 5
Location
677 Omandokorocho, Karasuma-dori Bukkoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
On Karasuma-dori in Shimogyo Ward, in the Shijo-Karasuma/Kawaramachi downtown district. (Shijo Station (Hankyu) / Karasuma Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway) / 2 min on foot)
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I get to Matsuya, Shijo-Karasuma?
- On Karasuma-dori in Shimogyo Ward, in the Shijo-Karasuma/Kawaramachi downtown district. (Shijo Station (Hankyu) / Karasuma Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway) / 2 min on foot)
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