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Aritsugu
Kyoto
The fact that this family-owned business is located at the Nishiki-Koji market is appropriate, as it sells hand-wrought knives and other handmade cooking implements, including sushi knives, bamboo steamers, pots, pans, and cookware used in the preparation of traditional Kyoto cuisine. In business for 400 years, the shop counts the city's top chefs among its customers. It also sells ikebana scissors. Open daily 9am to 5:30pm.The fact that this family-owned business is located at the
Kasagen
Kyoto
Kasagen has been making traditional umbrellas (bangasa) since 1861. They're more expensive than elsewhere but are of high quality and are made to last a lifetime. Open Thursday to Tuesday 1pm to 7pm.Kasagen has been making traditional umbrellas (bangasa) since 1861. They're
Kikuya
Kyoto
Kikuya has a good selection of used kimono, haori (short kimono-like jackets, traditionally worn by men), geta, and kimono accessories for both adults and children. Although they're not antiques as Kikuya advertises but secondhand, the goods here are beautiful and timeless. Everything is in good condition (Japanese wear kimono only for special occasions), but be sure to look thoroughly for any defects. No credit cards are accepted. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm.Kikuya has a good selection of used kimono, haori (short
Kyoto Aburatorishi Senmontenzo
Kyoto
I realize this is a bit odd, but this shop is dedicated to one of my favorite Japanese cosmetic products: face paper. Kyoto is famous for its face paper, long used by geisha and maiko, and this shop sells a bewildering choice of varieties, for everything from dry to troubled skin. I like it for blotting oily skin on hot, humid days. Daily 11am to 9pm..I realize this is a bit odd, but this shop
Kyoto Ceramics Center (Kyoto Tojiki Kaikan)
Kyoto
This modern shop with a glass facade is operated by an association of Kyoto potters who display their wares of Kyo pottery (pottery fired locally). Approximately 10,000 items are on display, from sake cups and vases to bowls, plates, and chopstick rests. Daily 10am to 6pm.This modern shop with a glass facade is operated by
Kyoto Craft Center
Kyoto
Whereas the Kyoto Handicraft Center (below) is good for souvenirs and inexpensive gifts for the folks back home, this crafts center is the kind of place to which you head to buy a wedding gift or something really special for yourself. Featuring beautifully designed contemporary crafts by local and famous artisans, the Kyoto Craft Center devotes its two floors to a wide range of products, including jewelry, scarves, pottery, glass, fans, damascene, baskets, and much more. As the products are continually changing, there's always something new. Open Thursday to Tuesday 11am to 7pm.Whereas the Kyoto Handicraft Center (below) is good for souvenirs
Kyoto Handicraft Center
Kyoto
For one-stop souvenir shopping, your best bet is Kyoto's largest craft, gift, and souvenir center. Five floors of merchandise contain almost everything Japanese imaginable: pearls, lacquerware, dolls, children's toys, kimono (including antique kimono), woodblock prints, pottery, cameras, paper products, swords, lanterns, silk and textile goods, painted scrolls, and music boxes -- and that's just for starters. You can even buy the socks to be worn with geta wooden shoes and the obi sashes to be worn with the kimono. You can easily spend an hour or two here just wandering around; artisans also demonstrate their various crafts, including woodblock printing and the production of damascene. You can even try your own hand at making woodblock prints, cloisonné, and dolls, with instruction provided. For this you should plan at least 1 hour; bookings are made by phone (tel. 075/961-0142) at the information counter on the ground floor from 10am to 6pm daily. Lessons cost ¥1,500 ($13/£6.50) and are a great way for older children to get creative while you shop. And if you spend more yen than you have, you can exchange money here at a favorable rate. Open daily from 10am to 6pm.For one-stop souvenir shopping, your best bet is Kyoto's largest
Miyawaki Baisen-an
Kyoto
This elegant, open-fronted shop has specialized in handmade fans since 1823, particularly fans characteristic of Kyoto. A little English is spoken. Prices range from ¥2,000 ($17/£8.50) for a small tea-ceremony fan to ¥50,000 ($417/£208) for the best that money can buy. Open daily 9am to 7pm (to 6pm in winter).This elegant, open-fronted shop has specialized in handmade fans since
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Aritsugu
Kyoto
The fact that this family-owned business is located at the Nishiki-Koji market is appropriate, as it sells hand-wrought knives and other handmade cooking implements, including sushi knives, bamboo steamers, pots, pans, and cookware used in the preparation of traditional Kyoto cuisine. In business for 400 years, the shop counts the city's top chefs among its customers. It also sells ikebana scissors. Open daily 9am to 5:30pm.The fact that this family-owned business is located at the
Kasagen
Kyoto
Kasagen has been making traditional umbrellas (bangasa) since 1861. They're more expensive than elsewhere but are of high quality and are made to last a lifetime. Open Thursday to Tuesday 1pm to 7pm.Kasagen has been making traditional umbrellas (bangasa) since 1861. They're
Kikuya
Kyoto
Kikuya has a good selection of used kimono, haori (short kimono-like jackets, traditionally worn by men), geta, and kimono accessories for both adults and children. Although they're not antiques as Kikuya advertises but secondhand, the goods here are beautiful and timeless. Everything is in good condition (Japanese wear kimono only for special occasions), but be sure to look thoroughly for any defects. No credit cards are accepted. Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 7pm.Kikuya has a good selection of used kimono, haori (short
Kyoto Aburatorishi Senmontenzo
Kyoto
I realize this is a bit odd, but this shop is dedicated to one of my favorite Japanese cosmetic products: face paper. Kyoto is famous for its face paper, long used by geisha and maiko, and this shop sells a bewildering choice of varieties, for everything from dry to troubled skin. I like it for blotting oily skin on hot, humid days. Daily 11am to 9pm..I realize this is a bit odd, but this shop
Kyoto Ceramics Center (Kyoto Tojiki Kaikan)
Kyoto
This modern shop with a glass facade is operated by an association of Kyoto potters who display their wares of Kyo pottery (pottery fired locally). Approximately 10,000 items are on display, from sake cups and vases to bowls, plates, and chopstick rests. Daily 10am to 6pm.This modern shop with a glass facade is operated by
Kyoto Craft Center
Kyoto
Whereas the Kyoto Handicraft Center (below) is good for souvenirs and inexpensive gifts for the folks back home, this crafts center is the kind of place to which you head to buy a wedding gift or something really special for yourself. Featuring beautifully designed contemporary crafts by local and famous artisans, the Kyoto Craft Center devotes its two floors to a wide range of products, including jewelry, scarves, pottery, glass, fans, damascene, baskets, and much more. As the products are continually changing, there's always something new. Open Thursday to Tuesday 11am to 7pm.Whereas the Kyoto Handicraft Center (below) is good for souvenirs
Kyoto Handicraft Center
Kyoto
For one-stop souvenir shopping, your best bet is Kyoto's largest craft, gift, and souvenir center. Five floors of merchandise contain almost everything Japanese imaginable: pearls, lacquerware, dolls, children's toys, kimono (including antique kimono), woodblock prints, pottery, cameras, paper products, swords, lanterns, silk and textile goods, painted scrolls, and music boxes -- and that's just for starters. You can even buy the socks to be worn with geta wooden shoes and the obi sashes to be worn with the kimono. You can easily spend an hour or two here just wandering around; artisans also demonstrate their various crafts, including woodblock printing and the production of damascene. You can even try your own hand at making woodblock prints, cloisonné, and dolls, with instruction provided. For this you should plan at least 1 hour; bookings are made by phone (tel. 075/961-0142) at the information counter on the ground floor from 10am to 6pm daily. Lessons cost ¥1,500 ($13/£6.50) and are a great way for older children to get creative while you shop. And if you spend more yen than you have, you can exchange money here at a favorable rate. Open daily from 10am to 6pm.For one-stop souvenir shopping, your best bet is Kyoto's largest
Miyawaki Baisen-an
Kyoto
This elegant, open-fronted shop has specialized in handmade fans since 1823, particularly fans characteristic of Kyoto. A little English is spoken. Prices range from ¥2,000 ($17/£8.50) for a small tea-ceremony fan to ¥50,000 ($417/£208) for the best that money can buy. Open daily 9am to 7pm (to 6pm in winter).This elegant, open-fronted shop has specialized in handmade fans since
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