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Kyoto Prefecture · Kinki

Roadside Station Tamba Markes

道の駅丹波マーケス

Just off Tamba IC, this market style roadside station brings a morning market and food court together for families with different plans.

Updated 2026-10-07Michi-no-Eki Journal Read in Japanese

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Location

Kyotamba Town, Funai District

Road

National Route 9

Hours

10:00–20:00

Hours vary by shop. The official October 2026 schedule lists the morning market at 8:30–12:00, shops opening at 9:00 or 9:30, the restaurant area at 11:00–18:00, and shops closing between 17:00 and 19:00.

Parking

Cars: 550 / Large vehicles: 4

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How to enjoy

Choose how to enjoy your visit

Eat, shop, play, take in the view or rest. Choose from the station’s strengths to suit your day.

See first

Morning market and Sundaiko

On market days, a morning visit offers more local ingredients.

For lunch

Choose separately at the food court

Options span set meals, noodles, curry, shumai, takoyaki and sweets.

Take home

Tamba beef, black soybeans, chestnuts and bread

Visit the butcher, souvenir shop and bakery in one circuit.

With children

Nursing room, toilets, meals and game corner

For outdoor play, drive to Tamba Nature Sports Park after eating.

On a drive

About 500 m from Tamba IC

A useful food and shopping stop before rejoining the Kyoto Jukan Expressway.

Highlights

Roadside Station Tamba Markes is a shopping center style roadside station on National Route 9, about 500 m north of Tamba IC on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway. In one building are a supermarket, butcher, souvenir shop, bakery, crepes, casual Chinese food, takoyaki (octopus balls), set meals, curry and ramen. The Tamba Highlands Fresh Picked Vegetable Market also opens on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. It serves Kyotamba's everyday shoppers as well as travelers looking for a meal. Families can use the nursing room, game corner and food court; for more active play, continue by car to Tamba Nature Sports Park.

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Practical information

Registration number: 京都-06
Prefecture: Kyoto Prefecture
Municipality: Kyotamba Town, Funai District
Road: National Route 9
Telephone: 0771-82-3180
Closed days: There is no sitewide closing day (Sundaiko is open daily). Many specialty shops and the restaurant area close on Wednesdays. In October 2026, closures center on Wednesdays the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, and Oboreru Shumai closes on Tuesdays the 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th.
Station stamp: Available

Address

3-5 Shikishida, Shuchi, Kyotamba Town, Funai District, Kyoto Prefecture (京都府船井郡京丹波町須知色紙田3番地5)

Facilities

Toilets
Ostomy accessible toilet
Parking
EV fast charging
Supermarket
Morning market
Food court
Restaurants
Butcher
Bakery
Souvenir shop
Nursing room

2 more facilities listed.

External links

Visit the official website (Japanese)Background information (Japanese)www.tamba-markeds.jp (Japanese guide)www.town.kyotamba.kyoto.jp (Japanese guide)www.kyotamba.org (Japanese guide)www.kyoto-kankou.or.jp (Japanese guide)www.kinki-michinoeki.com (Japanese guide)www.kkr.mlit.go.jp (Japanese guide)sun-daiko.co.jp (Japanese guide)

Why I like it

Reasons to stop here

Everyday Kyotamba shopping as well as a travel stop

Sundaiko, Izutsuya butcher, Tan no Kura, a drugstore and a florist all share the building, serving local errands and travel shopping alike. You can pick up dinner ingredients, gifts and something a child suddenly needs in one stop.

On market days, start with the vegetables

The Tamba Highlands Fresh Picked Vegetable Market runs on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. If you want the seasonal selection of black soybeans, chestnuts, local vegetables and processed foods, visit before lunch while the market is active. On other days, look for local ingredients at the supermarket and souvenir shop.

A spacious food court makes different family choices easier

Choices include set meals, curry, ramen, shumai dumplings, takoyaki, crepes, bakery items and fast food. Young children can have a light snack, adults can seek out Tamba beef or casual Chinese dishes, and everyone can stop just for something sweet. That flexibility helps on rainy days or during a long drive.

Plan an after lunch visit to Tamba Nature Sports Park or Koto Falls

After eating and using the toilets at the station, head to Tamba Nature Sports Park if the children need room to run, or Koto Falls Park for a short nature walk. Its location near Tamba IC also works for a day in Kyotamba or a break on the way to northern Kyoto.

Route idea

Ways to plan your stop

Spend your time at the station or add somewhere nearby. These ideas help you plan around your companions and the weather.

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday mornings

Start at the morning market, then choose lunch

Browse vegetables and processed foods at the Tamba Highlands Fresh Picked Vegetable Market first. Then decide where to eat based on what has sold out and how much you are carrying. If children get restless, shorten the shopping and head to the food court.

Parking → toilets → morning market → Sundaiko/Tan no Kura → food court

The market operates only on certain mornings. Come before noon for vegetables; if arriving late, try the supermarket.

Families with children, three generations or different lunch preferences

Use it as a rainy day lunch stop

Meals, shopping, a nursing room and an ostomy accessible toilet are indoors, making this a useful alternative when outdoor plans fall through. Adults can choose Tamba beef or casual Chinese dishes, while children can have bread, crepes or other snacks.

Parking → nursing room/toilets → food court → game corner → souvenirs

At weekend lunchtime, seats and order lines can get busy. Keep bakery items or takeaway as an option.

A day when children aged four and up need active play

Continue to Tamba Nature Sports Park after lunch

Have lunch and use the toilets at Tamba Markes, then drive to Tamba Nature Sports Park. With its giant slide, adventure playground, lawn and picnic hill, it is easier to use the station for a break and the park for exercise.

Station → children's square at Tamba Nature Sports Park → observatory or lawn if time allows

The park is large. With small children, choose a parking area near the playground before setting off.

Sunny days, adults or children of elementary school age and up

Add a short nature walk at Koto Falls

After eating and shopping at the station, drive to Koto Falls Park. A waterfall runs down a 43 m high single rock face, with forest paths nearby. It adds some Kyotamba nature without requiring a long hike.

Station → Koto Falls Park → back for more souvenirs, or on to Tamba IC

The falls require a walk. Watch your footing after rain and during leaf fall, and keep plans modest with toddlers.

A day connecting Kyotamba food and shopping

Explore local food further at Tamba Wine

After looking for black soybeans, chestnuts and Tamba beef at Markes, continue to Tamba Wine House if opening days and reservation requirements suit your plans. A winery tour or shop visit adds another side of the area's food culture.

Station → Tamba Wine House → Tamba IC or National Route 9

If tasting wine, arrange a driver who will not drink. Check official information for tour reservations and restaurant opening days.

Sakurako's detour notes

Decide where to eat and use the toilets first, and the family's plans fall into place.

Sakurako Wakamiya sees Tamba Markes as a meeting point when family members want different things. With a baby, start with the nursing room and toilets; with toddlers, bread or crepes; with school age children, go to Tamba Nature Sports Park after eating. Adults can explore the market, Tamba beef, black soybeans and chestnuts. After eating and shopping at the station, add a short visit to the park or falls for a fuller Kyotamba day.

First

After parking, locate the toilets and nursing room; on market days, browse the stalls first.

Meal

Choose separately at the food court, with bread or prepared foods as a backup if it is busy.

Next step

Take children who need more play to Tamba Nature Sports Park, or head to Koto Falls for a quiet walk.

Before leaving

Choose Tamba beef, black soybean sweets, chestnut sweets or local bread to take home a memory of the stop.

Hours

Opening hours

Shopping area

10:00〜20:00

Listed hours are a guide. Some shops open at 9:00 or 9:30 and close between 17:00 and 19:00; many close on Wednesdays.

Restaurant area (Miyako-ya, Shin-san, curry, Yoki Ramen (揚記ラーメン) and Oboreru Shumai)

11:00〜18:00

Hours follow the official October 2026 schedule. Miyako-ya, the curry shop and ramen shop close on Wednesdays; Oboreru Shumai closes on Tuesdays.

Tamba Highlands Fresh Picked Vegetable Market

Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30–12:00

Hours are a guide. The selection changes with the season, vendors and weather.

Sundaiko Tamba Markes supermarket

10:00〜20:00

Hours are a guide; open year round. It has announced a 9:00 opening from October 10–12, 2026. Hours may change by season.

Toilets and parking

Guides list 24 hour access

Kyotamba Town describes toilets as available 24 hours, while the national road agency specifically names the Urui-kan toilet. Follow on site signs at night.

Family

Visiting with children

Stars show the editorial recommendation for each age group on a five-point scale. Read the reasons alongside each rating.

Up to age 1

★★★★☆

A nursing room, indoor dining and an ostomy accessible toilet make visits less dependent on weather.

This is better for a short trip from parking to the building, nursing room and meal than for a long walk. Check aisle width and space around tables when using a stroller in crowds.

Ages 2–3

★★★★☆

Bread, crepes, snacks and the game corner offer a brief change of pace.

There is no large playground here, so keep eating and shopping fairly short. For running around, continue to Tamba Nature Sports Park.

Ages 4–6

★★★★★

Separate meal choices from park play to plan an easier day.

An easy route is lunch at the station, then a drive to the children's square at Tamba Nature Sports Park. In rain, focus on indoor eating and shopping at the station.

Elementary school age

★★★★★

Connect the morning market, Tamba beef and black soybeans with Tamba Nature Sports Park and Koto Falls.

Choosing local foods before heading to the park or falls turns a rest stop into a Kyotamba day out. Koto Falls is better for children old enough to watch their footing.

Use the toilets first

Kyotamba Town lists toilets and parking as available 24 hours, and there is an ostomy accessible toilet. The national road agency specifically identifies the Urui-kan toilet as open 24 hours, so follow on site signs for nighttime access. Use the toilets before a long drive.

Nursing room

The tenants' floor guide lists a nursing room. With a baby, locate it before eating.

Change of play

The station has a game corner, but little more for active play. Make Tamba Nature Sports Park a separate destination if children need to move.

Rainy days

Indoor meals, shopping, toilets and a brief diversion are together here, making it a useful stop when the weather turns.

Event

Make an event part of your visit

Permanent spaces and dated events are listed separately. Events can change both the atmosphere and crowds; use the official links for details.

Checking event dates.

Spaces used for events

Tamba Highlands Fresh Picked Vegetable Market

A regular Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday morning attraction, with seasonal vegetables and processed foods to buy.

Markes calendar

The official calendar updates monthly events such as folk craft woodwork markets, music programs and shop events.

Food court

Around the New Year, on weekends and on event days, meal choices can shape how long you stay.

Tamba Nature Sports Park

For the Tamba Children's Festival and seasonal events, the station can serve as a food and shopping stop.

Local feel

Reasons to return

Practical ideas and things to consider when spending time here.

More everyday shopping than a typical roadside station, and useful for it

Visitor impressions often describe it as a large shopping facility with a supermarket and food court, rather than a produce stand focused on tourism. It works well for restocking, eating, using the toilets and buying souvenirs in one visit.

At lunch, watch the order lines as well as the seating

The large food court helps, but popular stalls and fast food outlets often develop lunchtime queues. Find seats, split orders if useful, or keep bread and snacks as alternatives when visiting with children.

Source: Summary of Tabelog and travel review trends

Visit the morning market while it is active

The fresh picked vegetable market has specific days and hours, so morning is best if it is your goal. Browse vegetables and processed foods on arrival, decide how much to carry, then eat to avoid missing out.

Source: Kyotamba Town tourism guide

For extended children's play, leave the station

The station has a nursing room and game corner for a rainy day or short break. For room to run, drive to nearby Tamba Nature Sports Park.

Source: Tenants' association and Tamba Nature Sports Park official information

Near Tamba IC, it works as a destination or a stop along the way

Close to Tamba IC on the Kyoto Jukan Expressway and on National Route 9, it is convenient both on a northbound trip from Kyoto City and for a day in Kyotamba. You can pick up ingredients and souvenirs on your return.

Source: Kyotamba Town and tourism association guides

Seasonal highlights shift among black soybeans, chestnuts, vegetables and nearby events

Stock changes with the season; black soybeans and chestnuts stand out in autumn. From spring to autumn, combine shopping with events at Tamba Nature Sports Park, or add a Koto Falls walk on a fine day.

Source: Overview of official and tourism information

Movie

Preview the place on video

Official videos show the market and nearby park before you visit. Audio and captions are in Japanese.

If the video does not load, watch it on YouTube

Roadside Station “Tamba Markes”

An introduction to the station exterior and local atmosphere. Check the official website for current shop information.

Source: Public video associated with Kyotamba Town

Before your visit

Things to check before setting out

Opening and closure days, individual businesses and facilities for children or dogs can affect your plans.

Many specialty shops and the restaurant area close on Wednesdays. If coming for a particular meal or shop, check the monthly schedule on the official website.
The morning market is generally Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30–12:00. Arrive in the morning if vegetables are your goal.
At weekend lunchtime, check seating and order lines separately. With small children, keep bread, snacks or takeaway as options.
Kyotamba Town lists toilets, parking and the public telephone as available 24 hours; the national road agency specifies 24 hour access for the Urui-kan toilet. Follow on site signs at night. Shop hours inside the building are separate.
Tamba Nature Sports Park is large; choose a parking place near your intended play area before you go.
Koto Falls suits a short nature walk, but you must walk to the falls. After rain or with small children, judge the footing before setting out.

Food

Eating and shopping

Specialities, places to eat, sweets and bakeries can all give you a reason to stop. Check individual menus for current prices and availability.

Morning market
Fresh picked Tamba Highlands vegetables
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, 8:30–12:00 (hours are a guide)
Butcher
Tamba beef, Japanese Black wagyu beef and Kyoto Akaji chicken
Check Izutsuya's current selection
Souvenirs
Black soybean and chestnut sweets and souvenirs
Varies by season and stock
Meal
Kyotamba Gyu-take rice bowl
Check availability at the Nam Concept affiliated shop
Snacks
Takoyaki, okonomiyaki and obanyaki
Advertised as using Sakura eggs and Tamba Kujo green onions
Sweets and bread
Black soybean bread, crepes and Markes rolls
Varies by shop

Food mood

What would you like to eat?

A meal, a sweet treat, market shopping or something to take away: choose a focus for the day instead of trying everything at once.

Buy in the morning

Fresh picked Tamba Highlands vegetables, flowers, mochi rice cakes and miso

On market days, start here for the strongest taste of Kyotamba's local produce. It is especially rewarding if you can cook at your accommodation or at home.

The market runs only on certain mornings. If arriving in the evening, switch to Sundaiko or Tan no Kura.

Make it lunch

Set meals, rice bowls, curry, ramen and shumai dumplings

Each family member can choose separately. Although there is ample seating, at weekend lunchtime it helps to check both order lines and tables.

Keep it light

Takoyaki, bread, crepes and obanyaki griddle cakes

Good before visiting the park or falls, or when children will not wait for a full meal. You can also stop just for sweets.

Buy meat

Tamba beef, Japanese Black wagyu beef, Kyoto pork and Kyoto Akaji chicken

Visit the butcher for a camping or accommodation dinner, or a gift to take home. Markes offers dinner ingredients as well as tourist souvenirs.

Take something home

Black soybean sweets, chestnut sweets, local bread and nearby area souvenirs

Even with little time, you can visit Tan no Kura, the bakery and Fujiya affiliated sweets. A 30 minute shopping stop can bring home a taste of Kyotamba.

If it is crowded