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[BiVi Nijo is undergoing a long-awaited renewal! In-depth introduction of hot new stores and limited events!

BiVi Nijo (Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture), which has been so familiar to locals that it is often referred to as "Nijo Station," has been renovated and revitalized! It is now packed with new fun features such as restaurants, cafes, popular gourmet restaurants, bookstores, and entertainment spots where visitors can immerse themselves in animation and video games. There is also a full range of facilities to make everyone's stay more comfortable. Whether you stop by during your stroll or spend a whole day exploring, it is recommended. Come discover your own personal "favorites" at the newly renovated BiVi Nijo.

1.Where is the store you are interested in? First, check out the floor map!

BiVi Nijo] has become even more attractive with the addition of 11 new stores, where you can spend a comfortable time surrounded by books and food on the first floor, and experience the playful intersection of Japanese culture and entertainment on the second floor. The diverse lineup is sure to bring you new discoveries every time you visit. The well-known movie theaters and restaurants have also undergone a renewal, revealing a new aspect.

Floor map of 1F and 2F

2.[1F]New stores are popping up one after another! A floor where food and books enrich your daily life!

BiVi Nijo 1F Floor

1F Floor

Located right next to JR Nijo Station, this floor has become a new gourmet spot in the Nijo area! In addition to the existing stores, a wide variety of restaurants, cafes, and a spacious bookstore space have been newly opened, making it an even more substantial gourmet spot. In addition to gourmet food, enjoy reading, shopping, and a variety of other activities.


1 ⚫︎NEW [Goncha].
[Gong Cha is a global tea café that originated in Taiwan and operates stores worldwide. Starting with its popular milk tea, Gong Cha offers a wide variety of high quality tea menu items that focus on the original flavor and aroma of tea leaves, which can be customized to suit your mood and enjoyed in a casual manner.

TEL/075-406-7346
Business hours/10:00-21:00
The official website ishere

Wi-Fi: Yes
Outlet: Yes
We want you to stop by after school, after work, or in between sightseeing in Kyoto.

 

2 ⚫︎NEW [Ozu Omusubi Cafe]
This casual restaurant offers refined cuisine based on Kyoto-style cooking that makes the most of the flavors of the ingredients, and offers special omusubi and bento boxes made from 100% single-purpose domestic rice. The restaurant offers about 14 varieties of omusubi, from the standard salted rice balls to creative creations, as well as carefully prepared vegetable soups and desserts. The appeal of these healthful flavors is that they are a perfect accompaniment to your daily meals.
TEL/075-334-8334
Hours of operation/7:30-19:00, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 8:30-20:00
The official website ishere

Wi-Fi: Yes
Outlet: Yes
I want it to be used at this time: I want it to be used by families because it's a cute store.

Goncha, Ozu Omusubi Kafu

1. goncha, 2. ozu Omusubi Kafu


3 ⚫︎NEW [Starbucks Coffee]
[Starbucks Coffee BiVi Nijo is a popular chain from Seattle, USA, that offers specialty coffee. The store offers a wide range of popular menu items, including classic beverages with espresso and milk in perfect harmony and chocolate chunk scones, and provides a comfortable space to nurture human connections. Recommended for a break from shopping.

Hours of operation/7:00-22:30
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: Yes
Outlet: Yes
Use when: Before or after work or school, or during a break from shopping

 

4 ⚫︎NEW [TEA HOUSE TSUBAKI]
This Japanese tea café is supervised by Tsubakido Chaho, a long-established tea shop established in Fushimi, Kyoto in 1879. While respecting tradition, the cafe offers a variety of dishes such as matcha açaí bowls and matcha floats, which have been arranged to suit modern lifestyles. [The charm of this cafe is that you can spend a relaxing time in a calm space while enjoying Tsubakido's original fragrant teas and Japanese sweets.

Business hours/ 11:00-19:00
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
I want you to use it at these times: after work or school.

Starbucks Coffee, TEA HOUSE TSUBAKI

3. Starbucks Coffee, 4. TEA HOUSE TSUBAKI


5 [Ogaki Shoten, Nijo Station Store]
This bookstore is close to the daily use of local residents and those living along the railway line, and provides a space where working people and students can casually drop in. The spacious store has a refined atmosphere with calm, Kyoto-like lighting. In addition to a wide variety of books, the expanded sales floor also offers a lineup of products that give a sense of "Kyoto in season," such as Kyoto's famous gourmet foods, stationery, and sundries. The store also carries "KYOTOZINE," a Kyoto town magazine published by Ogaki Shoten.

TEL/075-813-2208
Business hours/10:00-22:00
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Electrical outlets: study/reading space (charged)
We want you to use it at these times: after work, after school, or after dinner.

 

6 ⚫︎NEW [Sake Museum BiVi Nijo Branch].
The Sake Museum, which sells a wide variety of whiskeys and brandies, offers a luxurious experience that blends into any setting, such as reading a book and enjoying a drink, for as little as 500 yen per glass, which is surprising for a bar. The chic and relaxing interior can also be used as a place to work, where you can face the printed word at your leisure or work on your computer.

tel/080-7663-9183
Hours of operation / 15:00-23:00
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: Yes
When you want to use it: After work, meeting up, or just want to spend a quiet time.

Ogaki Bookstore, Sake Museum

5. Ogaki Bookstore, 6. Sake Museum


7 ⚫︎NEW [Mensho Takamatsu BiVi Nijo Branch]
[Mensho Takamatsu is a tsukemen specialty restaurant established in 2011 in Shijo-Karasuma, Kyoto. Its special thin noodles made from a homemade recipe are a feature of the restaurant, and the style of eating them mixed with a thick dipping sauce is very popular. Each of the four stores in Kyoto offers a limited time-only menu, and the BiVi Nijo store's limited menu is also available for your enjoyment.

TEL/075-802-0330
Business hours/11:00-23:00 (LO/22:30)
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
I want you to use it for: dining alone, dining with friends, colleagues, or family.

 

8 ⚫︎NEW [Sushi, Sake, and Food Sugitama BiVi Nijo]
A popular sushi bar that is perfect for a quick drink. You can enjoy sushi using the freshest ingredients and a wide variety of snacks, and more than 15 kinds of local sake from all over Japan are always on standby. It is ideal for drinking alone, after work, or with friends. You can casually enjoy pairing sushi and local sake in a relaxed space with a Japanese atmosphere.

TEL/075-384-8833
Business hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:30 (LO/22:00), Saturday, Sunday, holidays 11:00-15:00, 16:00-22:30 (LO/22:00)
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: Yes
Outlet: No
I want you to use it at these times: for daily use from noon to night, when you want to eat good sushi.

 

9 [Takabashi Ramen BiVi Nijo Branch]
[Takabashi Ramen is a ramen restaurant that has long been loved by the people of Kyoto. The soup, which is cooked in the restaurant every morning, is carefully prepared over a long period of time and has an appealing light flavor. The noodles are low-moisture, straight noodles that blend perfectly with the soup. Enjoy the crunchy bean sprouts and green onions as toppings to accentuate the flavor and texture of the noodles.

TEL/075-823-0114
Business hours/11:00-23:00 (LO/22:30)
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
When: When you want to eat well

Mensho Takamatsu, Sushi, Sake, and Snack Sugitama, Takabashi Ramen

7. Mensho Takamatsu, 8. Sushi, Sake, and Snack Sugitama, 9. Takabashi Ramen


10 [Korean Dining Yi Cha En Kyoto Nijo Branch]
The extensive lineup includes bibimbap, pancakes, kimpas, and samgyeopsal. All dishes are made with the finest ingredients and seasonings to reproduce the authentic taste of Korea. In particular, homemade kimchi is the restaurant's specialty, and it is all-you-can-eat inside the restaurant! The restaurant also offers homemade kimchi for purchase, so you can enjoy the local taste at home.

TEL/075-822-4156
Business hours/11:00-22:00 (LO/21:00)
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
I want you to use it at these times: after work, after school, after watching a movie.

 

11 [Hanamaru Udon BiVi Nijo Store]
Originating in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, this Sanuki Udon specialty restaurant features strong Sanuki Udon noodles and fragrant broth flavor. The appeal of this restaurant is that it offers a simple yet authentic taste at a reasonable price. The self-serve style allows customers to enjoy their own combination of tempura and onigiri (rice balls), making it a great choice for lunchtime, a quick meal, or a light snack.

TEL/075-496-8708
Business hours/10:00-22:00 (LO/21:30)
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: Yes
Electricity socket: Yes (some seats are not equipped with one)
When: When you want to eat a full meal or when you are hungry.

 

12 [Tonkatsu Katsurai, BiVi Nijo Branch]
[Tonkatsu Katsurai is a restaurant specializing in tonkatsu located in Kyoto City. The restaurant is easy to enter, whether you are alone or with your family, and offers hearty tonkatsu. The tonkatsu are made from brand-name pork and deep-fried in fresh bread crumbs, giving them a crispy texture and juicy flavor. Homemade without preservatives or chemical seasonings.
The sauce is also well received. With free refills of rice, miso soup, and cabbage, you can enjoy a highly satisfying meal.

TEL/075-201-0187
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:30 (LO/21:00)
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
We want you to use it at these times: Lunch, dinner, after work, school, or going out. Foreign tourists are welcome.

 

13 [Capricciosa BiVi Nijo Store]
A restaurant where you can casually enjoy authentic Italian cuisine. The "tomato and garlic spaghetti," which has been a favorite since the establishment of the restaurant, has attracted many fans over the years for its simple yet deep flavor. The extensive menu, which includes pizzas, appetizers, and desserts, is friendly to both adults and children, who can enjoy hearty dishes in the casual atmosphere of the restaurant.

TEL/075-468-1955
Business hours/11:00-22:30 (LO/22:00)
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: Yes
Outlet: Yes
Recommended for: Watching movies, after work/school

Korean Dining Lee Chao-en, Hanamaru Udon, Tonkatsu Katsurai, Capricciosa

10. Korean Dining Lee Chao-en, 11. Hanamaru Udon, 12. Tonkatsurai, 13. Capricciosa


14 [Honke Sankyu BiVi Nijo Store]
This sushi restaurant specializes in authentic sushi, using fresh seasonal ingredients directly shipped from the production area and carefully prepared by skilled sushi chefs. The restaurant has a relaxed Japanese atmosphere where you can enjoy your meal in comfort. In addition to sushi, a la carte Japanese dishes that make the most of seasonal ingredients and freshly fried tempura dishes are also popular. Enjoy the seasonal flavors that vary from season to season.

TEL/075-384-8139
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:30 (LO/21:00)
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
I want it to be used in these situations: I want it to be easily accessible to everyone from children to the elderly.

 

15 [Kentucky Fried Chicken]
This fried chicken specialty restaurant pursues "deliciousness and happiness" by respecting the philosophy of the company's founder, Cornell Sanders. The traditional fried chicken, handmade one by one in the store and seasoned with secret spices, is loved by many people, including the classic Original Chicken and Chicken Fillet Burger. You can enjoy the taste of their specialties both in the restaurant and at take-out.

TEL/075-803-6711
Business hours/10:00-22:00
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: Yes
I want you to use it at these times: lunch time, after work.

 

16 [Lawson].
A convenient convenience store with everything from "Machi Cafe" where you can enjoy freshly brewed coffee to boxed lunches, sweets, and MUJI products. A variety of services are also available, such as ticket purchases using the "Loppi" multimedia terminal, and Yu-pack and ATM services. Located right next to the station, it is ideal for both daily use and a stopover between sightseeing tours.

TEL/075-812-6031
Hours of operation / 24 hours a day
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
When you want to use it: When you are hungry.

 

17 ⚫︎NEW Scheduled to open in August [Nijo Yokocho]
A new food court-style side street where you can enjoy both food and drinks is born.

Honke Sankyu, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Lawson, Nijo Yokocho

14. Honke Sankyu, 15. Kentucky Fried Chicken, 16. Lawson, 17. Nijo Yokocho

3.[2F]Entertainment floor packed with the "fun" of Japan

BiVi Nijo 2F Floor

2F Floor

This floor offers a variety of Japanese cultural experiences such as amusement, capsule toys, duty free store, tea ceremony experience corner, candy shop, and anime and game collaboration bar. It is also a great place for foreign tourists to get nostalgic Japanese fun, souvenirs, and anime goods. Experience Japan's world-class entertainment.


18 ⚫︎NEW [Showa Retro Alley].
[Showa Retro Yokocho is a candy theme park that faithfully reproduces the atmosphere of the Showa period. The interior of the store is a reproduction of a street scene from the Showa period, making you feel as if you have stepped back in time. There is a wide selection of candy, nostalgic toys, and fancy goods that will excite both children and adults alike, and there are plenty of photo spots that look great on SNS. Cash only.

TEL/075-802-2002
Business hours/10:00-22:00
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No

 

19 ⚫︎NEW Scheduled to open in July [Kyo-Cha-An]
The store offers a wide range of souvenirs and Japanese sweets typical of Kyoto, as well as folk crafts from all over Japan. The shop is also tax free and recommended for tourists from overseas. At the Kyo-Cha-An, visitors can try their hand at authentic tea ceremony at their leisure (reservation required). This is a spot where you can enjoy shopping as a souvenir of your trip and Japanese culture at the same time, and is filled with the charms that only Kyoto can offer.
TEL/075-334-5768
Business hours/9:00-18:00
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
When you want to experience Japanese culture or buy souvenirs

 

20 ⚫︎NEW [POLARISTA -KYOTO]
A comprehensive store offering a wide range of products centered on manga, anime, and game character goods and capsule toys. From standard items to rare bargains that you can't help but pick up, you are sure to encounter your guess. It is a must-see spot for fans, where new discoveries can be made no matter how many times you visit.

Hours of operation / 11:00 - 20:00, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 10:00 - 20:00
Irregular holidays
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No
I want you to use it in such a case: When you want to see your guess.

Showa Retro Yokocho, Shiraito Sake Brewery BAR, POLARISTA -KYOTO

18. Showa Retro Yokocho, 19. Kyo-Cha-An, 20. POLARISTA -KYOTO


21 ⚫︎NEW [Shiraito Shuzo BAR]
Shiraito Shuzo BAR offers sake and cocktails made in collaboration with anime and video games. In addition to rare sake with limited edition labels of popular works, you can taste special collaboration menus related to the characters and stories. In addition, there are original goods for sale that fans will not be able to resist, and the appeal is the immersive feeling as if you have entered the world of the work. It is a new kind of "entertainment x Japanese culture" spot where you can enjoy a special drink while immersing yourself in a work of art.

Hours of operation / 11:00 - 20:00
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No

 

22 [au store]
With the latest demo equipment and a wide variety of cell phone accessories, we offer a wide range of services from consultation on communications to model changes and various procedures. The company proposes optimal plans and usage methods that suit customers' lifestyles and supports a more comfortable and affluent mobile life.

TEL/080-0700-1629
Business hours/10:00~19:00
Wi-Fi: Yes (automatic connection for au customers only)
Outlet: Yes
I want you to use this service in such cases: When you have trouble with your smartphone, internet, or peripherals.

 

23 [Surplus Kyoto Play Town]
Asobori-Town, which boasts a large number of crane games, has a variety of recommended spots, including easy-to-get machines marked with a beginner's mark and machines that can be played for 10 yen. The area is full of lively and fun areas.

TEL/075-813-2150
Business hours/10:00-23:00
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: Yes
Outlet: No
When: When you want to feel lively

Kyocha-an, au store, Surplus Kyoto Asobi Town

21. shiraito sake brewery BAR, 22. au store, 23. surupura kyoto play town

4.[4F] Spacious space for a quality movie experience

24 [TOHO CINEMAS NIJYO]
This 11-screen cinema offers a wide variety of movies, from blockbusters to art films, and boasts a spacious seating capacity of 1,796 for a comfortable movie viewing experience. The open entrance with a Japanese essence creates a special atmosphere like that of an airport boarding lobby.

TEL/050-6868-5035
Business hours/9:00-24:00 *Varies depending on the season.
The official website ishere
Wi-Fi: No
Outlet: No

TOHO Cinemas

24. TOHO CINEMAS

5.Convenient and comfortable even if you come here on a whim! Fully Equipped

The museum is fully equipped for everyone's comfort, including a parking lot that can accommodate 131 vehicles, bicycle and motorcycle parking, an AED, a prayer room, and multipurpose restrooms. The facility is a universal environment designed to accommodate visitors with strollers and wheelchairs, and is friendly to a wide range of visitors, from families with children to the elderly.

Museum facilities (parking lot, bicycle parking, prayer room, photo identification, multipurpose restroom)

Clockwise from left: parking lot, bicycle parking, prayer room, photo identification, multipurpose restroom

Parking lot
Capacity 131 cars
7:00~24:00 (Last entry at 23:30)
200 yen per 30 minutes / Daytime maximum charge (except Saturdays, Sundays and holidays) 900 yen on the same day / Nighttime (24:00 - 9:00) 400 yen
No departure from the garage after 24:00. During night showings, the time is extended. However, after 24:00, the fee will be 200 yen per 60 minutes.

BiVi Nijo dedicated bicycle parking lot (east and west of main building)
Capacity: 147 bicycles, 89 motorcycles
Open 24 hours a day
Bicycle: 200 yen for the first 6 hours after parking, 200 yen for the next 6 hours, and 100 yen for every 3 hours thereafter (the first 3 hours are free)
Motorcycle: 400 yen for the first 6 hours after parking, 200 yen for every 3 hours thereafter (the first 3 hours are free)
Motorcycles can be accommodated on the west side within a depth of 1m80cm and a width of 55cm, and on the south side within a depth of 1m90cm and a width of 50cm.
*There are dedicated parking spaces for bicycles with large tires, such as mountain bikes. (3 bicycles)

Prayer Room
Photo ID
Multi-purpose restroom

 

6.Start of a new chapter! Fair to Commemorate the Renewal

Appearance of BiVi Nijo

BiVi Nijo

From June 20, 2025 (Fri.) to July 13, 2025 (Sun.), a promotion will be held to celebrate the reopening! Each store will be offering novelties, discounts, and other exciting benefits only available during this period.
During the festival, a variety of opening events will be held, including a flute and drum performance, a Noh stage, and a brass band performance by high school students. There will also be a chalk art workshop for parents and children to enjoy, a raffle to commemorate the renewal of the exhibition with wonderful prizes, and much more.

For more information on store specials, please contactOfficial siteCheck!
 
Opening Event
6/20 (Fri.) Shinobue and Okedo-daiko performance
Time/14:00-
Location/2F special venue

6/21 (Sat) Ryoyo High School Brass Band Concert
Time / Part 1: 10:00 -, Part 2: 13:00 -
Location/2F special venue

Nohgaku meets BiVi: Connecting to the Future.
Time/14:00-14:35
Location/2F special venue

6/29 (Sun) Participatory Chalk Art Workshop
Hours/10:30-16:30
Location/2F special venue

July 6 (Sun.) Circulation Fest* You can take home 3 items of your choice from the collected used clothes for free!
Hours: 11:00-17:00
Location/2F special venue

7/12 (Sat.) & 7/13 (Sun.) BiVi Nijo Newly renovated store Lottery
Hours: 11:00 - 20:00 (subject to change)
Location/2F special venue

 
If you are wondering where to go for an early summer outing, be sure to visit BiVi Nijo. For the latest informationOfficial siteCheck out the

BiVi Nijo

  • Bibi, 2nd
  • 107 Tsugao-cho, Nishinokyo, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
  • Short walk from JR "Nijo Station", Short walk from JR connecting passageway at "Nijo Station" of Subway Tozai Line
  • Tel. 075-823-1600
  • 9:00 - 24:00
  • 7 days a week
  • https://www.e-bivi.com/nijyo/
*Please note that the information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.

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