1. FamilyMart Omiya-Takatsuki
ファミリーマート 大宮高辻店
Services include Japan Post Bank ATM (Yucho), multi-copy machine, Wi-Fi, tobacco, and alcohol.
2. Carnival Cleaning & Coin Laundry Horikawa-Takatsuki
カーニバルクリーニング＆コインランドリー 堀川高辻店
Parking available. Phone: 075-371-0028.
3. Drug Yutaka Shijo-Omiya
ドラッグユタカ 四条大宮店
Phone: 075-813-3112. No parking. Accepts credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, Diners), e-money (Rakuten Edy, WAON, iD, QUICPay, Suica, PASMO, ICOCA), and QR payments (PayPay, LINE Pay, Rakuten Pay, d-barai, au PAY, Merpay, Yucho Pay).
4. Sundai Takatsuki-Omiya
サンディ 高辻大宮店
Discount supermarket about 400 m from Omiya / Shijo-Omiya Station.
5. Liquor Mountain Omiya-Shijo
リカーマウンテン 大宮四条店
Phone: 075-812-5995. A 2-minute walk south from Hankyu Omiya Station. No parking. Wide selection of wine, shochu, local sake, imported foods, cheese, and snacks.
6. Kawakatsu Sohonke (Pickles Shop)
川勝總本家 本店
A long-established Kyoto pickle shop founded in Taisho 6 (1917). Free tastings and tea service at the entrance. Cucumber pickles are a popular item.
7. Gokouyu (Public Bath)
五香湯
Phone: 075-812-1126. A 2-minute walk from the 'Omiya Gojo' bus stop, 10 minutes on foot from Hankyu Omiya Station. Facilities include roller-pressure massage robot, therapeutic massage chair, and rock sauna (ganban-yoku).
8. Mibu Onsen Hananoya (Super Sento)
壬生温泉 はなの湯
A spacious super sento off Gojo-dori. Parking available. Includes a restaurant, a wide variety of baths with shampoo & soap provided, and seasonal weekend baths — great for the whole family.
9. Maruki Seipan (Bakery)
まるき製パン所
A beloved local bakery founded in 1947, famous for its handmade koppe-pan (soft rolls) and katsu sandwiches. Phone: 075-821-9683. A 7-minute walk from Hankyu Omiya Station. 2 parking spaces. Cash only.
10. Menkiya Kyoto Mibu (Ramen)
めんきや 京都壬生本店
Known for its chicken-pork broth ramen with back-fat and soy sauce, using local Kyoto ingredients (Kyotamba pork, Kujo green onions, Kyo-ji eggs). Thin noodles are the signature. A complimentary cold matcha is served after your meal. Phone: 075-888-0022. Card, e-money, and QR payments accepted.
11. Yakitori Kaminari (Grilled Chicken Bar)
やきとり 雷
A chicken-specialty izakaya popular with locals. Menu highlights include assorted skewers, karaage fried chicken, and chicken-broth ochazuke (rice with tea). Phone: 075-812-3211.
12. Kushihachi Shijo-Omiya (Kushiage & Yakitori)
串八 四条大宮店
A 1-minute walk from Hankyu Omiya Station. Izakaya serving kushiage (deep-fried skewers) and yakitori. Phone: 075-803-0145. Credit cards (JCB, AMEX, Diners) and QR payments accepted.
13. Kissaten & Snack Bar Hattory (Café)
喫茶・軽食 Hattory
A long-established café founded in 1947. Popular for curry and sandwiches. Just a short walk from Hankyu Omiya Station. Smoking allowed throughout. No card or e-money. Phone: 075-841-7107.
14. KYOWASPICE (Spice Curry)
キョウハスパイス -KYOWASPICE-
Opened November 11, 2024. A spice curry restaurant with the concept 'Spices aren't just about heat.' 332 m from Shijo-Omiya Station. Accepts cards, e-money, and PayPay. Non-smoking, no parking.
15. Yagike Residence (Yagi-tei) – Shinsengumi HQ
八木家住宅（八木邸）
The historic residence of the Yagi samurai family, used as the Shinsengumi headquarters in the late Edo period. Designated as a Kyoto City Cultural Property. Visitors are served traditional mochi rice cakes (yashiro-mochi).
16. Kyoto Itookashi (Breakfast Specialist)
京都 いとおかし
A breakfast-only restaurant making its Kyoto debut from Kyushu. Recommended for those looking to start the day with a premium morning meal.
17. Nonchan (Teppanyaki)
のんちゃん
A casual teppanyaki grill near Hankyu Omiya Station, well-regarded for affordable okonomiyaki (savory pancakes) and yakisoba (fried noodles).
18. Gyoza no Ohsho Shijo-Omiya (1st Store Ever)
餃子の王将 四条大宮店
The very first location of the now-nationwide Gyoza no Ohsho chain. A must-visit for gyoza lovers!
19. Chukasorba Kyo-ichi (Chinese Noodles)
中華そば 京一本店
A long-established shop serving traditional Kyoto-style Chinese noodles. The standout dish is 'Curry Chuka' — a unique blend of curry and classic Chinese noodles. Definitely worth a try!
20. Soshoku Cafe Ren Shijo-Omiya (Vegan)
素食カフェRen 四条大宮店
A café specializing in plant-based vegan cuisine. Tucked away in a quiet residential area off the main road — check the map before heading out!
21. Ramen Yokozuna Gojo (Late Night Ramen)
ラーメン横綱 五条店
A ramen restaurant open through the night — perfect for a late-night meal after a long day of sightseeing.
22. Mocchi-san no Betayaki (Okonomiyaki Origin)
モッさんのべた焼
Said to be the originating shop of 'beta-yaki,' a style considered to be the ancestor of okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancakes).
23. Seabura no Kami Mibu (Back-Fat Ramen)
セアブラノ神 壬生本店
A rich ramen shop featuring intense niboshi (dried sardine) broth topped with generous amounts of back fat (seabura) — exactly as the name suggests.
24. Shinshindo Omiya (Bakery)
進々堂 大宮店
A well-known Kyoto bakery chain. Located near Hankyu Omiya Station and right next to Randen (Keifuku) Shijo-Omiya Station — perfect for a quick stop while catching a train.