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Family-friendly hotels near Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station / Karasuma Oike Station / Shijo Station
Information checked on 2026-11-05. Hours, admission and facilities can change; please confirm on the official site before you go.
About Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station (station number T12) is on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto. It is an underground station directly beneath the Kawaramachi-Oike intersection, with one island platform serving two tracks. The station opened in October 1997, when the section between Daigo Station and Nijo Station began service, and the Zest Oike underground shopping arcade opened at the same time. There is one ticket gate, which connects to the eastern end of Zest Oike. Nearby sights include Kyoto City Hall, Honnoji Temple, the site of the Ikedaya inn, and the Takase River.
Karasuma Oike Station (about 0.8 km away), Shijo Station (about 1.3 km away), Karasuma Station (about 1.2 km away) are also covered on this page.
Visiting Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station with kids
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Only one ticket gate
There is just one ticket gate, and it connects to the eastern end of the Zest Oike underground arcade. The station is underground, with one island platform serving two tracks.
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Restrooms are outside the gates
The restrooms are outside the ticket gate. Using them before you board saves you from passing through the gate again.
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A shopping arcade overhead
Above the station is the Zest Oike underground arcade, and the station exits are inside it. The passage to the main City Hall building is open on weekdays only.
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When station staff are available
The ticket gate is handled remotely all day. Staff are present in person only during rush hours, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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Transferring to buses
The nearest bus stops are Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae and Kawaramachi Oike. Kyoto City Bus and Kyoto Bus services leave from stops A through E.
The restrooms are outside the ticket gate, so it is a good idea to use them before you board.
Family-friendly features near Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Hotels within 1.5 km of Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station (16, nearest first)
Of the family-friendly hotels listed on Kids Stay, 16 are within 1.5 km of Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station. They are sorted from nearest to farthest, with the distance to each.
Hotel Okura Kyoto
Hilton Kyoto
Solaria Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier Sanjo Kamogawa
Prince Smart Inn Kyoto Sanjo
CHAPTER KYOTO, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The Ritz-Carlton Kyoto
Four Points Flex by Sheraton Kyoto Oike
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Super Hotel Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
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Travel tips
There is one ticket gate, and it connects to the Zest Oike underground arcade. When you transfer to a bus, the stops A through E are divided by destination, so check the stop for your route first and getting around will be easier. City buses get crowded during the cherry blossom and fall foliage seasons, so building your day around the subway makes travel easier.
Best season
Kyoto is especially beautiful in spring (late March to April) when the cherry blossoms bloom, and in fall (November) when the leaves change color, and these are also the most crowded times. For a more relaxed trip with kids, weekdays in early summer or in October before the fall colors begin are relatively easy times to get around. Summers are hot and humid and winters are bitterly cold, so dress for the season and be prepared with water or warm layers.
Getting there
On the Tozai Line, the neighboring stations are Sanjo Keihan Station (T11) and Karasuma Oike Station (T13). You can transfer to the Karasuma Line at Karasuma Oike Station.
Access and basic information
| location_onAddress | Shimomaruya-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture |
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| trainNearest station | Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line (T12) |
| local_parkingParking | The Kyoto City Oike Underground Parking Garage is near the station |
| languageOfficial site | https://geohack.toolforge.org/geohack.php?language=ja&pagename=%E4%BA%AC%E9%83%BD%E5%B8%82%E5%BD%B9%E6%89%80%E5%89%8D%E9%A7%85¶ms=35_0_39.61_N_135_46_7.78_E_region:JP_type:railwaystation |
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FAQ
Are there restrooms inside the ticket gates?
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The restrooms are outside the ticket gate. You need to exit the gate to use them, so it is a good idea to go before you board.
Is it easy to get around on a rainy day?
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The station is underground, and above it is the Zest Oike underground arcade. The ticket gate also connects to the eastern end of Zest Oike.
Can I transfer to the Karasuma Line?
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You can transfer to the Karasuma Line at Karasuma Oike Station (T13), one stop away on the Tozai Line. You cannot transfer directly to the Karasuma Line from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station.
Is there a bus to the airport?
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Osaka Airport Transport buses to Osaka Airport leave from the Kyoto Hotel Okura bus stop.
Are there family-friendly accommodations near the station?
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There are 15 family-friendly accommodations within 1.5 km. Nine offer baby crib rental and 11 offer free co-sleeping for young children. The closest, Hotel Okura Kyoto, is about 0.1 km away.