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---KIMONO / JAPANESE TEXTILES---
MIMURO (Original Kimono)
On the north side of Matsubara, west of Karasuma; a 5-min. walk from Shijo subway Stn.; Tel: 344-1220; open daily: 10:00-18:30; incredible selection of kimono, obi sashes, kimono fittings, etc. in a 5-story building; all reasonably priced; formal kimono for weddings; kimono from 2,500 yen; obi from 1,000 yen; women's yukata kimono from 1,800 yen; men's yukata kimono from 2,500 yen; accessories from 100 yen; bags, footwear from 1,000 yen; Special Yukata Set: yukata (casual summer kimono, obi, Japanese clogs) from 2,500 yen; a free Japanese accessory if you show KVG and buy something.
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SEI
SYO DO (Kimono & Antiques)
15 meters east of Chayama Stn. on the Eizan Railway, on the south side of the street; Tel: 724-0137; Open: 11:00 till late evening, closed 15, 21, 25 every month; antique kimonos, textiles, original accessories, pottery and custom-made bags, shirts and hats using traditional textiles; or learn how to wear kimono for free! (casual course or detailed course; reservation required at least 1 day in advance, 1 drink order over 500 yen required) ; there is a relaxing cafe & bar on the 2F; events and workshops often held (please enquire); some English spoken; seisyodo@iris.eonet.ne.jp
SHOSUIKAKU
On Teranouchi, east of Chiekoin, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto; Tel: 075-431-1670; Fax: 075-431-1679; Open: 9:30-17:00 (except during the New Year's & mid. Aug. Obon holidays); Admission free; Shosuikaku specializes in the production and sale of Nishijin-ori interior textiles (Japanese and Western designs), a special Kyoto silk weaving tradition dating back nearly 1,000 years; Our masterworks of expertly woven superfine Angel Hair silk will surely fascinate you; Visit and see for yourself; info@shosuikaku.jp
KATAYAMA
BUNZABURO SHOTEN
On the north side of Takoyakushi, west of Karasuma; Tel: 221-2666; Open: 10:00-17:00; Sat., Sun. & & nat. hols.: 11:00-17:00; Shibori tie dye has been in use in Japan since the Heian period (794-1185); 3rd generation (since 1915) traditional Kyoto shibori tie dye shop; every product is handmade taking days and months; many awards received in traditional craft competitions; our soft fine scarves are especially popular with foreigners; original shibori shirts, bags, dresses; a little English spoken; Duty Free if buy over 5,000 yen; AMEX,VISA,DC,MC,DINERS; shibori@mail.joho-kyoto.or.jp
EIRAKUYA
HOSOTSUJI IHEE SHOTEN / RAAK
Tenugui, super fine and soft Japanese cotton textiles, with an amazing selection of Japanese motifs printed on them in an endless array of delicate colors and designs (think of them as inexpensive high-quality art on cloth), offer the traveler and gift buyer great value in every way. For foreigners the best and most common use is as art: on the wall, as a table setting, etc. They also sell specially designed bags and clothing: all made of the same high-quality cotton.
-EIRAKUYA HOSOTSUJI IHEE SHOTEN-
Textile art designers and producers since 1615; an unbelievable selection of textile arts and crafts all wonderfully displayed in their showroom (main shop and Gion shop); Main showroom and headquarters: open daily; 11:00-19:00; Tel: 256-7881; Other branches on Shijo, in Gion, and on Teramachi, in Uji (near Byodo-in Temple).
-RAAK-
Specialists in blending traditional tenugui textiles with modern motifs and concepts: bags, clothes and so much more; Main shop: open daily: 11:00-19:00; Tel: 222-8870; Other branches on Shijo, in Gion, Kyoto Tower.
Eirakuya's New Ihee Shop!!
Eirakuya has opened a brand-new shop called Ihee. Ihee specializes in fine cotton canvas goods based on the nearly 400 years of tenugui tradition and craftsmanship. Ihee: open daily: 11:00-20:00; Tel: 213-2294.
AIZEN
KOBO (INDIGO DYE CRAFT)
On Nakasuji, west of Omiya; Tel: 441-0355; Fax: 414-0355; Open daily 10:00-17:30; This shop designs, makes and sells traditional Japanese and modern Western clothes; Naturally dyed indigo thread and other related accessory items also available; Mail orders possible and easily arranged; Call in advance if you are planning to visit the shop on Saturday and Sunday; AMEX, VISA, DC, MC, DINERS, JCB, NICOS; aizen@msb.biglobe.ne.jp
OHARIBAKO
Located close from the east gate of Daitoku-ji Temple, several hundreds meters north of Kitaoji (a 5-min. walk from the Kitaoji bus stop); Tel: 495-0119; open: 11:00-18:00; closed Thu. & 3rd Wed.; textile shop and studio in a traditional 100-year-old building; only hand-crafted Japanese goods made with fine kimono silk textiles; perfect for gifts and souvenirs; our original geiko/maiko flower-motif hair accessories are especially popular; oversea shipping & online shopping available; major credit cards accepted; webmaster@oharibako.com
Ichimoku
Try Ichimoku's Traditional & Stylish Ninja Shoes
Jika-tabi, a popular, traditional form of Japanese foot wear are fashionable and offer excellent ankle support. They are extremely light and comfortable to walk in. Once you experience these shoes, you are sure to become a fan for life (only available in sizes 25-27.5 cm).
Jika-tabi Ninja Shoes: shoe style: 7,140 yen, boot style: 8,190 yen
Other recommended Ichimoku products
Ichimoku has a wide range of traditional, stylish clothing. Everyone is sure to find something to suit their tastes. These clothes can be worn casually, even with a pair of jeans. Look original and fashionable in our quality products: perfect for all occasions.
Traditional Japaneses-style Samurai Suits: from 40,950 yen
Samue Suits: from 23,100 yen
On the south side of Nijo, east of Aburanokoji; Open: 10:00-17:30; Closed: Wed.; Tel: 075-256-7722
COCHI
Neo Japanese Boutique
Cochi specializes in the creation of Western fashions and accessories using kimono and obi fabrics. Western and Japanese tourists love our unisex T-shirts made from kimono fabrics. Our shop has an amazing selection of interesting colorful products: everything from great shirts, funky hats, and bags to fashion accessories. We also have unique denim kimono for men in all sizes (we have LL!).
Maekae Japanese apron fabric jeans; 48,300 yen
Yukata kimono fabric shirts; 15,750 yen
Maekae Japanese apron fabric Gamaguchi shoulder purse; 19,950 yen
Hunting caps from antique fabrics; 12,600 yen
Maekae Japanese apron fabric tabi socks; 8,925 yen
Lucky-with-money strap (with antique Japanese coin); 1,260 yen
Kimono textile T-shirts; from 4,725 yen
On the east side of Takakura, north of Sanjo (in front of the Museum of Kyoto)
Open/10:00-19:00, closed Mon.
Tel: 212-7143
---JAPANESE JEANS---
mizra
KYOTO
East side of Tominokoji, south of Sanjo; Tel: 212-7920; open: 13:00-20:00 (open from 11:00 on Sat., Sun., holidays), closed Tues.; mizra offers a unique line of Japanese jean clothing made with traditional dyed Japanese textiles and crafts techniques; they are very popular overseas; many new products and limited sale items are available in this one factory-direct retail store; the textiles, designs, colors and everything about their clothing will surely make you look original: jeans, 18,000-42,000 yen; T-shirts, knits, jackets, sweatshirts, etc.: 3,500-68,000 yen; see our great selection online!
---ANTIQUES---
SAIYUU
On the south side of Chawanzaka; only a few minutes walk from Kiyomizu Temple; Tel: 532-1051; Closed Sat.,Sun. and holiday; Saiyuu has a superb range of Japanese antiques, and the expertise to find what you need; the shop has been a favorite with international dealers, museum curators, and private collectors from all over the world; our prices are reasonable and we welcome visitors just interested in looking; Saiyuu specialities: masterpiece kimono and obi sashes, folding screens, lacquer ware, hanging scrolls and special Japanese textiles (shibori tie-dyeing, Samurai costumes, Yuzen dyeing, noren, Tsutsugaki, Katazome dyeing, Sarasa textile, clothes of Ainu people, Sashiko embroidery, Japanese Ikat, etc) from the Edo period to the present day; japan@saiyuu.com
KIKUYA
On Manjuji, east of Sakaimachi; Tel: 351-0033; Open: 9:00-19:00, closed Sundays and holidays; Enormous collection of uchikake (bridal wedding kimono) and obi (sash for kimono); Used kimono at reasonable prices.
KYOTO ANTIQUES CENTER
East side of Teramachi, 10-min from City Hall , north of Nijo ; Tel : 222-0793; Open: 10:30-19:00, closed Tue.; the Kyoto Antiques Center has about 20 shops specializing in antiques and ancient arts and crafts from Japan and abroad; Japanese: calligraphy, pottery, bronze ware, lacquer, glass ware, tea ceremony things, dolls, clocks, postcards, textiles, kimonos, netsuke, accessories, furniture; Western (art deco, Victorian, mid-century from America and Europe), Chinese, Korean antiques; modern art works; from reasonable price exceptional to exclusive high quality arts; some English spoken.
OSHIDO
On the front approach to Kiyomizu Temple (the 4th shop from Kiyomizu Temple on the south side); Tel: 561-3361; Open daily 9:00-17:30; Over 100 years in the Kyoto souvenir business: Kimono & Yukata; Samurai Katana swords; Kyoto dolls; Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics; Kyoto Yuzen products; articles made with Nishijin-ori textiles; Geta (wooden sandals); and all kinds of interesting accessories; English spoken; 2F Restaurant SAKURA; Open: 10:00-16:30, English menu available; AMEX, VISA, MASTER, DC, DINERS.
NAGATA ART & ANTIQUES
On the west side of Teramachi, north of Nijo; Tel: 211-9511; open: 10:00-18:00, closed Sun.; located in the Teramachi antique area (a 5-min. walk from the south end of the Kyoto Imperial Park); we offer all kinds of fine modern (18-20th century) art and antiques: ceramics, lacquer, metal work, Japanese paintings by famous artists, etc. are regularly displayed; accepting orders from collectors; art dealers welcomed; consumption tax free if you show this magazine; English spoken; major credit cards accepted.
ASIA
GALLERIES KYOTO WAREHOUSE
Located on the west side of Route 367; take Kyoto Bus #16 or #17 (bound for Ohara), get off at Furusato-mae (past Yase Village); please call in advance: Tel: 090-1137-6577 or Tel: 204-3848; ''ASIA WONDERLAND'' Boston Globe, ''Welcome to the world of Asian antique collecting'' Christian Science Monitor; our huge warehouse located in Kyoto's beautiful Yase is filled with 17th, 18th, 19th century antiques, screens, scrolls, hundreds of Tansu, Samurai artifacts, Mingei and more; WHOLESALE TO THE PUBLIC; overseas shipping available.
---INCENSE ---
KUNGYOKU-DO
On Horikawa, across from Nishi Hongan-ji Temple; Tel : 371-0162; Open: 9:00-17:30, closed 1st & 3rd Sundays; Kungyoku-do has dealt in incense, fine wood, herbs, and spices for 400 years; Uses only the finest natural ingredients; AMEX, VISA, DC, MC, DINERS, JCB.
SHOYEIDO
On Karasuma, north of Nijo; Tel: 212-5590; Open 9:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on Sat. Sun. and holidays) ; Closed Jan. 1-3; With over 300 years in the traditional Japanese incense business, consider Shoyeido as your Kyoto fragrance specialist; Experience the relaxing, soothing world of incense visit us at Shoyeido; English spoken; Insured international shipping, available; JCB, VISA, DC.
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ROKU
ROKU DOU
Near Kiyomizu Temple; on the left side of Yasaka Str. just past the ninenzaka stairs; Tel: 525-0066; Fax: 525-0166; Open: 10:00-18:00, closed irregularly so please enquire; Opened in 1871 and located on an old street, we offer many excellent ceramic art works including traditional Kyoto pottery and modern works; One man shows of both famous and up-and-coming artists are held occasionally in our back exhibition room that also has a tea ceremony room; English spoken by one staff member during opening hours only; AMEX, VISA, MC, DINERS, MASTER; info@rokuroku.net
ASAHIDO
Very close to Kiyomizu Temple; Tel : 531-2181; Open daily: 9:00-18:00; Since 1869, Asahido has sold a wide variety of high quality Kiyomizu pottery; everything from daily-use tea bowls and sake ware to valuable art works; Kyoto's craft exhibitions held at their excellent salon; well-experienced in overseas shipping; duty free; major credit cards accepted; while shopping in our big store, please enjoy a cup of tea in our tea room served by our friendly staff; Eng. Spoken; Western style toilet.
---JAPANESE KNIVES & SWORDS---
ARITSUGU
Located west of Gokomachi, on the north side of Nishiki, one block north of Shijo; Tel: 221-1091; Fax: 231-1066; Open 9:00-17:30; Famous for the finest handmade Japanese knives, for all kinds of cooking, pans, and other special kitchen implements; Aritsugu's especially well-made, high quality wares have long had a high reputation with leading chefs throughout Japan, and are an especially popular gift or souvenir item with international tourists.
KURAYA
HASHIMOTO
Across from the southeast corner of Nijo Castle; Tel: 811-4645; Fax: 811-4649; Open 10:00-18:00; Closed Wed; enter the amazing world of Japanese swords; all kinds of swords on display, including real old and new swords made with precision craftsmanship, and fine replicas made from metal; Get one as something special, as a memory of the Land of the Samurai, Japan; You can also order a sword from your country and we will ship it to you; AMEX, VISA, MC, UC, JCB, DINERS, MASTER.
Tozando
Kyoto's Largest Samurai Sword Store
We offer all kinds of Japanese martial art goods: genuine handmade Japanese swords, wooden swords, wears for kendo, karate, aikido, iaido, etc.
Open everyday: 9:00-19:00
On the south side of Marutamachi, about 100m east of Higashioji
Tel: 762-1341 (Eng. spoken)
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ASAHITOUAN
Close to Kiyomizu Temple (the 10th shop from the gate); Tel: 551-1656; Open daily: 9:00-18:00; a branch shop of Asahido (see above) ; the entrance is very traditional and inside is modern; Asahitouan offers various traditional crafts (pottery, woodblock prints, incense, Kyoto dolls, bamboo crafts, lacquer ware, dyed textiles, etc); exhibition of young artist's work and other events held regularly in the art salon, KURA; major credit cards accepted; oversea shipping service; in the Seihantei restaurant next door, you can enjoy fine Japanese cuisine overlooking the city.
FUREAI-KAN-Kyoto
Museum of Trasitional Crafts-
On Nijo, east of Higashioji, MIYAKO MESSE B1F; Tel: 762-2670; Open; 9:00-17:00; permanent exhibition, a fine gift shop, and an experience corner (yuzen dyeing; 600 yen-; Sat., Sun., and natl. hols; reservations necessary weekdays); special exhibits, events and handicraft experience workshops also held here.
PULAU
DECO
On the north side of Nishikikoji, west of Sakaimachi; Tel: 253-1865; open daily: 10:00-18:00; in the middle of the bustling Nishiki Food Market; we have a great range of attractive antique/ethnic arts & crafts and interior goods: Japanese antique plates, tea bowls, and traditional daily life accessories (from 1,500 yen); reasonable to top-quality original hand-crafted Kyoto ceramics (traditional and modern); fine arts and crafts from Bali & Vietnam (from 800 yen); we also have a relaxing café area (tea, coffee, juice from 400 yen); English spoken; major credit cards accepted.
J-spirit
Fumitsubaki Building 1F, on the north side of Sanjo, west of Karasuma; Tel: 255-4743; Open: 11:00-20:00; closed Tues.; come to J-spirit for stylish, traditional Japanese souvenirs; we have a wide range of unique original Japanese goods made with traditional Japanese patterns, and modern, artistic motifs; laptop cases, postcards, handkerchiefs, scarves, ceramics, and much more; interesting exhibitions of up-coming artists held occasionally; English spoken; major credit cards accepted.
TSUEYA
On the south side of Marutamachi, west of Nishinotoin; Tel: 221-9988; Open everyday: 10:00-19:00; Tsueya specializes in handcrafted canes ('tsue' in Japanese), using traditional Japanese craft technique (Japanese lacquer, Japanese paper patterns, gold, etc.) as well as a wide range of structure and material, Tsueya offers 40,000 canes in nearly 1,200 kinds priced from 3,000 yen to 2,800,000 yen; visit Tsueya and find a cane design that makes you look fashionable and original; fixing the length is free of charge; major credit cards accepted.
2008 August
Published on the 1st
of every month.
The 223th issue, since 1987.