The Best Electronics Stores in Kyoto, Japan

In Kyoto, technology lovers are happily surprised to find an array of electronics stores selling a glorious selection of gadgets — from state-of-the-art home theater systems to ultra-modern laptops and mobile phones.

Here’s a round-up of the 4 best Kyoto electronics stores known for their quality, dazzling variety of products, and attractive prices. Have a look below!

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The 4 Best Electronics Stores in Kyoto, Japan

Yodobashi Camera

With branches in Osaka, Tokyo, and other Japanese cities, Kyoto Yodobashi is a large department store located directly north of the Kyoto Station. The popular electronics chain store Yodobashi Camera occupies four floors of this giant building.

If you are looking for electronic goods and digital appliances at budget-friendly prices, then the Yodobashi Camera Kyoto is the place to go.

While browsing the store, you’ll come across a dazzling range of electronic items of different categories. Home appliances include refrigerators, washing machines, rice cookers, toasters, TVs, and ovens. Beauty and wellness gadgets include hair dryers, hair curling irons, electric shavers, and electric toothbrushes.

Other items at Yodobashi Camera include pcs, mobile phones, watches, cameras, toys, and video games.

While browsing the remaining department store floors, you'll come across stores selling other items such as clothes and cosmetics, as well as restaurants, a cafe, and a British-style pub.

Address: 590-2 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward

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Bic Camera Kyoto Station

With a convenient location just a few steps from Kyoto Station, Bic Camera is a popular place to shop for electronics in Kyoto. This seven-story store is home to various items, including cameras, mobile phones, home electronics, toys, computers, and memory sticks, to name just a few.

Please note that most of the electronics and cameras sold on Bic Camera are for the domestic market, meaning the buttons and manuals are in Japanese. However, several items, such as memory sticks, are language-neutral, and an English-speaking staff is usually on hand.

Address: 927 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward

Joshin Kujo Karasuma Shop

Joshin is a chain of large-scale electronics stores founded in 1948. There are more than 200 Joshin stores in the country, three of which are outlets in Osaka — the Kita-Hanada branch, the Ikeda branch, and the Nippon-Bashi Ichibankan branch.

There, you’ll find a great variety of electronics, such as digital cameras, fridges, televisions, kitchen appliances, electronic beauty items, hair dryers, and razors by well-known brands like Panasonic and Phillips. In addition to older and out-of-date models, the Joshin outlet stores also sell brand-new models whose boxes may have been damaged and products with minor defects such as scratches or dents.

Address: 31番地 Higashikujo Minamikarasumacho, Minami Ward

Edion Kyoto

Edion is an electronics retailer with about 1187 locations across Japan, including one in the center of Kyoto’s downtown Kawaramachi Street. While exploring the store’s six floors, you’ll find all kinds of electronics, including hair styling tools, imported watches, videogames, and cameras.

This duty-free certified store offers services including mobile payments and airport shipping.

Address: 68 番地 Shincho, Shimogyo Ward