Kyoto Opening and Closing Business Guide 2026

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Staying informed about urban changes helps track new discoveries and closures across Kyoto. This guide summarises store openings and closures across Kyoto Prefecture for the year 2026, categorized by month and area.

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January to March 2026 Openings and Closures

The year began with various updates across different wards. January saw the opening of KARAAGEYA in Kamigyo Ward, alongside closures such as Honke Owariya Honten in Nakagyo Ward, Nouvelle Vague KYOTO, Petit Maison de Marche Kyoto Gojo, McDonald's Aeon Kyoto Gojo Morley Fantasy, Emujika Demachiyanagi, Beard Papa's MOMO Terrace, Tanmen Shokudo Hananoka Kintetsu Okubo Ekimae, Taito F Station Aeon Mall Takanohara, and Hyper Fit 24 Kyoto Kameoka.

February welcomed openings like Kichikiki Malatang Kyoto, estilo h, and Bulgogi specialty shop Karukuman. Meanwhile, closures included CC'S, Nori Musubi Kyoto Teramachi, Toys "R" Us Kyoto Kawaramachi OPA, TAVELT Kyoto, Kyo no Shikoirodori, Tensha Yakiniku Daishogun Kyoto Ekimae and Shijo Omiya branches, World Coffee Shirakawa Honten, Hokka Hokkaet Higashisaga, Kyoto Kitayama Gyoza Kitayama Honten, Hitotsu Mina Menryo to Nihonryori Yuki, Aitsu no Ramen Kataguruma Kitano Hakubaicho, Takoya Kururu Kizugawa, and SHOO·LA·RUE Ujihigashi.

March brought numerous new establishments, including Cotohatoha, Houbinabe orto., Dios Malatang Kyoto, Momovege Kyoto, Fi.n.t Café & Sweets Kyoto, still, Unagi no Naruse Kinkakuji, Chukasoba Hiro, Machigatta Jinsei, BEAR'S BREW COFFEE, Stactile, Cafe Aimai, New Babe Kyoto, flow by nozy coffee, Dessert House Kyoto Issen, Uzumasa Eigamura Renewal, Aeon Style Yamanokomachi, W/PIZZA°, Cafe La Paume, Tezukuri Pan Korokoro, Subway Rakuhoku Hankyu Square, Capella Kyoto, Youshoku Haru Gion, Kometokome Kyoto Gion, Hot Dog Lab Gion, Sarutahiko Coffee Kyoto Gion, Taku Sando Kiyomizu, Kiyomizu Elite Terrace, Starbucks Coffee Kyoto Maruyama Park Kiku no Keitani, Clair Bakery, Doharechaya, Bi*fuku Parfait Kizugawa Joshandai, Osteria Lo Stuzzichino, and Yokigi. Closures in March featured Torisen Demachidori, Undon-ten Yokoyama, Sakuintei, & Acai Bowl Kyoto Umezu, BVE Kuze, Umekado, Kinyuritei, Mamemono to Taiyaki Kodaiji, Suiba Hankyu Rakusaiguchi Ekimae, Sanukian, Takoyaki Tanto, Tenkaippin Yamashina, Guninju, Yamabiko Fushimi, Torikiburger Fushimi Inari OICY Village, BVE Joyo, Liberty Nagaokakyo, Foel Uji Okubo, Tirol Aeon Mall Kumiyama, McDonald's Tamba Markes, and Kyoto Wazuka Hinomaru Ramen.

April to June 2026 Updates

April saw a massive wave of openings: to land, Tetemachi, Osaji, Da YUGE, NO LIMIT, Yakiniku Tsumugi, Nitaki Matiwasyoku, Canta Canta, Unagiya Hanamichi Nishiki Ichiba, Sushi Shin Tominokoji, Kisetsu Ryori Sushi Shin, X CAFE KYOTO, Onikai SECOND, Sakinone, Focaccería CHUCHO, MATCHA Cafe Hanon, CHÉRIE CAFE KYOTO, Tabigoori Kyoto Pontocho, Taimeshi to Unagi Motoyama, Flammes Bistro & Cafe, Meat Shop Hiro Kyoto Shiyakusho, Star Shokudo Sonten, Maruki Seipansyo Kyotosiyakusho, Nakasyo Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi, The Wagyu Burger by PANGA, Nakashimaya Sanjo Kiyamachi, Karil Curry Shiyakusho, 26 Dining Kyotosiyakusho Tetemachi, Starbucks Coffee Kyotosiyakusho, 10 Soba Kyotosiyakusho Tetemachi, edo, Seikaen, Tamaruka, McDonald's Shijo Karasuma, Maruto Suisan, Kirimen Kyoto Takashimaya, Samurai Restaurant Omakase Kamogawa, New Wakura Yodobashi Kyoto, Disney Store Kyoto Porta, Cha o Hiraku Ujitawara Seichajou Chokubaiubu, Alegría Kyoto Yodobashi Camera, Lune et Baleine, BYD AUTO Kyoto Shijo, Takumi Experience Arashiyama, Toriichizu Kyoto Saiin, Bello vero, Re.Nova Kitayama, Muta Chimera, Toyouke, Breadworks Shogoin, Menya Ichiki, Gorira no Himitsu Kitchen, Yeah Burgers Nishioji, Torinabechin, Plein Bis Kyoto Gion, Yojiya Kiyomizu Sanneizaka, Ichinoden Gion Hanare, Tominojo Gion Yasaka, Fukusaiya Fushimi, Grill Bush Hi.Kyoto, Kyoyakiniku Nishiki Otesuji, Hard Off Kyoto Fujinomori, Aiyo! Fushimi Otesuji Shotengai, Tsukemen Uta, J BOWL Nintendo Museum Mae, Reborn Otokoyama, Sukesan Udon Matsuiyamate, Neptune Pizza, Taiyo no Tomatemen with Cheese Aeon Mall Takanohara, Shirokiya x Bariyasu Sakaba Shintanabe Nishioguchi Ekimae, Zeze Kyotango, Uumiya Miyazu, Orenomen Kyoto Yurisouhonke, and Momonote Maizuru. Concurrently, April closures included Thai Yatai Toki, The Chef's Table, Ramen Dachukan BAL Yoko, Fukishi Seimen Kenkyujo Kyoto, Alpen Rose Kyoto Oike, Cafe & Wine Bar Knuckles, Weekenders Coffee Tominokoji, Spice Try, Takagi Kohiten Karasuma, The Terrace of Kyoto, Yuzawaya Kyoto Yodobashi, Can*Do Kyoto Yodobashi, Grill Coffee Villa, B.L.T., Ministop Shirakawadori Kamitakano, Bilikinata, Daily Kanato Izumiya Hazukashi, La maison JOUVAUD Kyoto Gion, Sandanya Honten Kuzuha, Shimakoropon Uji, and Karamaruya.

May featured new additions: Tsumugu, ToNew Tofu Sweets, Yae., Phenomenon, BlackBoxKyoto, Kai Hamono-ten Kyoto, Voyager Stand, Utsuwa Monotsuki, Chaos Neon KYOTO, Kozara Tobari, Anakuma Cafe Kyoto, JKPlanet Kyoto Shijo Karasuma, Toys "R" Us Kyoto Kawaramachi OPA, Halal Ramen Japan Kyoto, Daikokuten Sandwich Kyoto Sanjo, Takabashi Ramen Shijo Kawaramachi, Enishi 100 Stand Sanjo Kawaramachi, Birkenstock Kyoto Concept Store, Mibuya Shijo Omiya, Brand Off Zestoike, Breworld Coffee Kyoto, Kyoto Gyoen Nakatachiurigomon Higaki, Sushi Kyoto Umemori, Adam Et Rope' Kyoto, Kamotokidokiuma Shijo Karasuma Honten, Omuro Kadensho, Vinyl Cat, Kyoyakiniku Nishiki Nishioji Hanayacho, Yatugare Torioden, Kenya Takaragaike, OUS, Honki Tsukemen Yamashita, Minoruramen, Torausagi Kitayama Shimmachi, SUNS, Kamonegi Cafe, Bistro Antique, Nigiri no Tokubei Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa, Pourtoi, Ogawa Coffee Kiyomizu, Yakiniku Ushigoro Kyoto, Buddha Zen Tea House, MUJI BASE KYOTO Kiyomizu, Banhmi Kyoto Kiyomizu Dera, Wagyu Ichinone, Crepe to Espresso to Kamogawazoi, Tominojo Takumi Gion Shijo, Konamonya Hachi Garden Mall Kizugawa, Asubaka Okubo, Toritamakocuu Kyotanabe, Wood Design Park Kyoto -Sai-, Alex Bagel, Cafe Color Base Otokoyama, Ikechan Kameoka, Uraomote Fukuchiyama, Metel Coffee, Moku Coffee, Kanemasu no Shichirin-yaki, and Umiya Maruyama Suisan Kumiyama. May closures listed Bunshodo Shoten, Yell Muromachi, Chiso Inaseya, Oyatsu Kobo Miyabi, Aina Organic Kitchen Kyoto Enmachi Honten, Licata, Unagi to Doshimaki, Daiso Koremo Shichijo, Super Koremo Shichijo, JR Tokai Tours Kyoto, Hakata Ikkosha Kyoto Ramen Koji, Snow Peak Kyoto Fujii Daimaru, Tori no Kimochi, FamilyMart Oeda Hanamachi, Tenkaippin Uzumasa, Joyfit24 Gym Lite Saiin, Zetta Kyoichi Kuze, Kinyuritei, Gion Ohagi Kotafuku, Kyo Tsukemono Daisan Gion, Kyo no Yasayadokoro Kanoya Gion, Niboshi Chukasoba Katouya Honten, Makita Shop Yamamura Kyoto Takeda, KFC Kyoto Keibajo, Taishu Sakaba Tengu, Re:, Matsuya Denki Kyotanabe, Biblo Baker Uji, Furubon Yodonika Bunko, Tanba Classico, Yakiniku Shokudo Shinshin Kumiyama, and Tsukimura Kyoto Seika.

June openings introduced HYUTTO, Irori Yakiniku Kinoe, Yaya Sushi Kyoto, Akakara Kyoto Sanjo, Matsunoya Matsuya Omaedorioike, Asayu Store Cafe, Menya Kotetsu Kyoto, Tower Vinyl Kyoto, Stamina Shop Rakuraku, Maison de Murakami, Muni Kiyamachi, Unatama, Abura Ninniku Shouyu Mazesoba, Boku no Stand Shijo Karasuma, Gyoza no Kacchan Shijodori, Whisky Lab. Kyoto Pontocho, Ageru., Koori, Ichiba Shokudou Ohuku, Barbour Daimaru Kyoto, Megrus Daimaru Kyoto, Licata Kyoto Karasuma, Areum Bagel Kyoto, Gelato Pique Daimaru Kyoto, Kyokatei, Louis Vuitton Daimaru Kyoto, Snidel Home Daimaru Kyoto, Gelato Pique Kyoto Takashimaya S.C., Genzo Hakata Daruma Kyoto Ramen Koji, Gekkouan, Kare to Obanzai, Cafe Ranunculus, The Nook Kyoto, Enishi 100 Stand Rakusaiguchi, Hitoiki, Roastery Daughter / Antiques Son, Ru-Pu, Lulu Cafe, Orange Terrace Kyoto, Saisai Malatang Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa, Tamayoshiya Katsura, Soshiji Arashiyama, Takano Coffee Hijiri Kyoto, Kayanoya Kyoto Gion, Kairikiya Kyoto Higashi IC, 725 Grazie, Asakuma Kyoto Fushimi, Briolette, Yagouganai Tantanmen Rokujizo, Comorebi, Unagiya Unatoyo Matsuiyamate, Little Focca, Chanpontei Joyo, Nikunokawachiya Kizugawa, 369 Farmstand, Yamaneko, Otouno Pasta, Mujirushiryohin Seikadai, Vanilabo, B.B.B House, and Jam Laboratory & Cafe Efude. June closures featured Aco Cafe, Cafe de Kingyo, Kofuku Kyoto Kawaramachi, Hitotsuminamenryu Tsukemen Senmonten Kyoto, Kyoto Kitayama Motomachi Ramen Shijo Karasuma Honten, Nishijin Oedo, Coffee House Maki, Kissa Hakanoki, Daikakumu Kinkakuji, Souhonke Ebiya, Kushihachi Shijo Omiya, Cafe Dot.S, Kakan Kyoto, Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Garden shops, Nakamuraya Sohonten, Ru-Pu Ajiki Alley, Gion Jouvencelle, Koremo Ishida, Hamaya, Gula, Hokka Hokkaet Odoriyama, and Nafco Two-One Style Kyoto Yawata.

July 2026 Openings

July brought further additions to the city's commercial landscape, featuring Fika5, Fueki Ryukou, Viva Takka, Yoru Men Sakaba Toki, Wain Shokudo Sette, Voces en la mesa, Yoichi Sanpo, Shingobee, Italian Bar Corni Shijo Karasuma, Tengush Kyoto Ekimae, Fiveran Coffee Base, Odashi no Uneno Gojo, Kairikiya Karasuma Nanajo, Stocklab Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi, Yamahan Kyoto Kawaramachi, Claska Gallery & Shop "DO", Atelier Kyobaum Kyokonomi, Marion Crepe Yodobashi Kyoto, Tsujiya Shijo Karasuma Nishi, Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu Miyakomichi, Sibling Coffee, Homi Bake Coffee, Taverna Orgento, Okudosan Uzumasa, Le Salon de Ammomon, My Only Fragrance Ryoanji, Shict Kitaoji, Warakuhiro, Aina Organic Kitchen Kyoto Hachijo, Dolgreek Kyoto, Koji Story, Kamiya Gion, Ushiakari Gion, Kobe Beef Steaksudaku Gion, Kyounawa Gion Yasaka, Non Tea Ceremony Higashiyama, Burger Revolution Gion, Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu Kiyomizu Gojozaka Hanare, Yogurt World Yamashina, Mansaku Fushimi Inari, Ryuwha Uji Ogura, Dining Rin Nagaokakyo, 8blanks, and Syuyusya.