It has been 40 years since the construction of Kyoto Avanti, the pavilion of youth that many of us who grew up in Kyoto would have been indebted to, was completed. The restaurant district has long retained a sense of nostalgia, but as the gateway to Kyoto, it will finally undergo a major renovation this spring to become "Abacica" in order to meet the expectations of the many people who come and go.
The key to the style is to brush up on "Showa". As we approach the 100th anniversary of the first year of the Showa era, we reviewed the charm of the Showa era, which even the young people of 2025 are focusing on, and transformed it into a stylish and sophisticated space while utilizing the atmosphere of the good old days.

The interior features cobblestone flooring, reminiscent of typical Kyoto streetscapes such as Ponto-cho and Hanamikoji. The chic black ceiling and subdued lighting create a moody atmosphere. Some stores are open all day, making it easy to come in at any time of the day or for any purpose. It is ideal for dinner, lunch, or just a quick drink while waiting for the train or bus.

On March 21 (Fri.) and 22 (Sat.), 2025, a special two-day night event will be held to commemorate the floor renewal and express gratitude for 40 years of service. The lineup includes Sapporo Beer, which has an established reputation among beer lovers, as well as a variety of special cocktails & non-alcoholic cocktails made by bartenders, which can be enjoyed by both drinkers and non-drinkers.
In addition, each restaurant will offer a bar menu under the theme of "SHOWA 100th Abacica Bar Night" in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Showa era. During the event, Japanese songs from the 1970s, the time when the construction was completed, will be used as background music on the floor, and the atmosphere will be enlivened with heart-pounding music. Don't miss the Japanese illusions by street performer IZUMA.
During the event, a draft beer is offered at the generous price of 200 yen during Happy Hour from 5pm to 7pm! You can't miss this attractive event if you stop by before your Kyoto Station dinner.

Example of a limited menu for Abacica Barnight
Furaibo / 5 original fried chicken wings and 2 fried chicken wing gyoza, 1,000 yen
Oraga soba noodles / three kinds of oden 600 yen
Fisherman's hut / grilled oyster (soy sauce) 400 yen
Toriraku／Omakase yakitori 200yen
Chibo / 400 yen for a one-size-fits-all Western-style meal
Fried Bar Kipper's Kölsch / Baked sweet potato brûlée 400 yen
All prices include tax.

SHOWA100th Abacicabal night
Date / Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, 2025
Location／Kyoto Avanti B1F Restaurant Floor "Abacica
Hours: 17:00-22:00 (Happy Hour from 17:00-19:00)
Fee / Bar ticket 1000 yen (tax included) (200 yen x 5 tickets)
*Purchase at the registration desk on the day of the event, or purchase additional tickets. Payment in cash only.

The company is also looking forward to the "Bread Market," a gathering of bakeries from the Keihanshin area scheduled to be held at the 1st floor event hall from April 4 (Fri.) to 6 (Sun.) and from April 11 (Tue.) to 13 (Thu.), 2025. Bread Market" will be held on April 4 (Fri.)-6 (Sun.) and 11 (Tue.)-13 (Thu.).
Whenever you want to experience the newness and nostalgia of the Showa era, feel free to drop by with the slogan "Abachica, drop by? and drop by.