Branch Matsui Yamate

Branch Matsui Yamate (ブランチ松井山手) is a shopping complex located in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, directly west of JR Matsui Yamate Station. It is operated by Daiwa Lease Co., Ltd. under its BRANCH commercial facility brand, and it was the first BRANCH location in Kyoto Prefecture. The facility is designed around the image of a broadly spreading tree branch, aiming to serve as a community hub with experiential facilities and gathering spaces rather than a conventional enclosed shopping mall. The site is owned by Keihan Electric Railway Real Estate, while Daiwa Lease developed and operates the commercial facility under a 30-year fixed-term business land lease. The center opened on December 14, 2018, following a preview event on December 13, 2018. It replaced the former Keihan Higashi Rose Town Town Plaza, whose demolition began on December 21, 2015, with construction of Branch Matsui Yamate starting on December 1, 2017. The complex hosts a mix of retail, dining, services, and community functions. Its tenant lineup has included Mama Square Matsui Yamate, Lee Chao En Matsui Yamate, Asahiya Branch Matsui Yamate, CURRY DINING SHAHI, and Kyoto Iori Cafe Matsui Yamate, among others. It also hosts recurring events and programs such as markets, seasonal festivals, parenting support activities, and cultural classes through JEUGIA Culture Center. The official website highlights topics and shop news, including events like the Manakai Mama Festa, picture-book concerts, Halloween activities, and the Love Kyotanabe Marché. Branch Matsui Yamate is positioned as a regional lifestyle and community destination rather than a purely transactional retail venue. Its location provides access by JR Gakkentoshi Line from Matsui Yamate Station, by Keihan Bus and Direct Express Jo-Q Kyoto, and by car via the Second Keihan Highway and Shin-Meishin Expressway interchanges. The facility remains active and continues to publish event and tenant news through its official site.

Branch Matsui Yamate is a shopping complex in Kyotanabe, Kyoto Prefecture, operated by Daiwa Lease Co., Ltd. It was developed as part of the BRANCH commercial facility brand, which Daiwa Lease positions as a new type of community-oriented complex centered on experiential facilities and gathering spaces. The Matsui Yamate location was the first BRANCH facility in Kyoto Prefecture. The site was previously occupied by the Keihan Higashi Rose Town Town Plaza. Demolition and removal work for that predecessor facility began on December 21, 2015. Construction of Branch Matsui Yamate began on December 1, 2017. The land is owned by Keihan Electric Railway Real Estate, and Daiwa Lease borrowed it under a 30-year fixed-term business land lease to develop the commercial facility. A preview event was held on December 13, 2018, and the facility held its grand opening on December 14, 2018. In 2019, additional tenants opened, including Mama Square Matsui Yamate on March 18, Lee Chao En Matsui Yamate on April 10, Asahiya Branch Matsui Yamate on April 19, CURRY DINING SHAHI on May 2, and Kyoto Iori Cafe Matsui Yamate on May 18. Also in 2019, Flower Quiche closed on December 25 and KOKORO29 closed on December 31. The facility is located immediately west of JR Matsui Yamate Station on the JR Gakkentoshi Line. It is also accessible by Keihan Bus and Direct Express Jo-Q Kyoto from Matsui Yamate Station, and by car via the Second Keihan Highway from the Yawata Higashi Interchange (about 10 minutes from the Kyoto direction) and the Kyotanabe Matsui Interchange exit (about 7 minutes from the Osaka direction), as well as via the Shin-Meishin Expressway from the Yawata Kyotanabe Interchange exit (about 7 minutes from the Nara direction). Branch Matsui Yamate continues to operate as an active community shopping destination, hosting events, markets, seasonal festivals, parenting support activities, and cultural programs. Its official website publishes topics, event news, and shop news, reflecting an ongoing role as a regional gathering place.

• Demolition and removal work began for the predecessor facility, Keihan Higashi Rose Town Town Plaza.

• Construction of Branch Matsui Yamate began.

• A preview event was held.

• Branch Matsui Yamate held its grand opening.

• Mama Square Matsui Yamate opened.

• Lee Chao En Matsui Yamate opened.

• Asahiya Branch Matsui Yamate opened.

• CURRY DINING SHAHI opened.

• Kyoto Iori Cafe Matsui Yamate opened.

• Flower Quiche closed.

• KOKORO29 closed.

A community-oriented experiential shopping complex that connects people and town through a forest-like environment, serving as a regional lifestyle hub.

• Retail shopping space

  Leasable retail units for shops and services.

• Dining and restaurants

  Restaurant and dining tenants including CURRY DINING SHAHI and Kyoto Iori Cafe Matsui Yamate.

• Community and experiential facilities

  Spaces designed for interaction and community activities.

• Cultural classes and events

  Programs such as JEUGIA Culture Center classes and seasonal events.

• Parenting support services

  Services including Kyotanabe City Regional Parenting Support Center Matsui Yamate.

1. 1ブランチ松井山手 公式サイトbranch-sc.com
2. 2ブランチ松井山手 - Wikipediaja.wikipedia.org
3. 3Branch Matsui Yamate - Wikidatawikidata.org