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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 from 1,800 yen; men's yukata from 2,500 yen; accessories from 100 yen; bags, footwear from 1,000 yen; silk kimono from 10,000 yen; silk obi (tsuzure weaving) from 5,000 yen; Receive a FREE small gift 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; kimono wearing service: 1,000 yen (with green tea); or learn how to wear kimono for free! (casual course or detailed course; reservation required at least 1 day in advance); relaxing cafe & bar on the 2F; events and workshops often held (please enquire); some English spoken; seisyodo@iris.eonet.ne.jp
YUZUIRO (Kimono, Furniture, Antiques)
Located on the north side of Sanjo, across from Westin Miyako Hotel; a few min. walk from subway Keage Stn.; Tel: 075-752-5007; Open: 11:00-19:00, closed Thurs.; antique shop: 2F: a wide range of second hand kimono (women, men, children, yukata casual summer kimono, etc. from 500 yen), obi sash, accessories; 1F: antique furniture, old pottery, lacquer wares, etc. also popular; our staff help you dress in kimono; original pretty accessories using kimono textile; credit cards accepted; some Eng. spoken; info@yuzuiro.jp
KATAYAMA BUNZABURO SHOTEN
On the north side of Takoyakushi, west of Karasuma; Tel: 075-221-2666; Open: 10:00-17:00 (from 11:00 on Sat., Sun. & nat. hols); traditional Kyoto shibori tie dye shop since 1915; 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; Gion Shop: 1F of Gion Kurochuku Wabiza: on the north side of Shijo, east from Yasaka Shrine; Tel: 075-541-1196; major credit cards accepted; DUTY FREE if buy over 5,000 yen (main shop only)shibori@bunzaburo.com
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
ECO FUROSHIKIYA (Gotou Saburo Shoten)
On the north side of Aneyakoji, west of Nishinotoin; Tel: 075-241-1516; Open: 9:00-18:00; closed Sun. & holidays; we specialize in Furoshiki, beautiful traditional Japanese wrapping clothes; Furoshiki is a useful and economical tool for wrapping and carrying things; PLUS a wide range of options: Tango chirimen fine clothes, ukiyoe design, colorful and traditional Japanese patterns, etc.; other textile goods available: table runners, noren curtains, wallets, pouches, tenugui hand towels, and more; gotou3@syd.odnl.ne.jp
JAPANESE JEANS
mizra KYOTO
Kyoto's Tradition Reborn on Original Clothing
A unique line of Japanese jean clothing made with traditional dyed Japanese textiles and craft techniques.
Only one factory-direct retail store in Japan! Come and see our full of new products and limited sale items!
Jeans: 18,000 yen-38,000 yen
T-shirts, knits, jackets, sweatshirts, etc.: 3,500 yen-78,000 yen
On the east side of Tominokoji, south of Sanjo
Open: 13:00-20:00 (from 11:00 on Sat., Sun., national holidays); closed Tues.
Tel: 075-212-7920
KYOTO DENIM
Cool! Stylish!
Kyoto Denim's original jeans based on the traditions of Kyoto & only one for you!!
Jeans: from 19,950 yen
Original denim pouch: 1,890 yen
Cute small pouches with variety of Japanese patterns
Open: 10:00-20:00, closed Wed.
Tel: 075-352-1053
A 5-min. walk from Kyoto Stn. (Karasuma exit)
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, Boa Ranru textiles, paper textiles, etc) from the Edo period to the present day; saiyuu@gamma.ocn.ne.jp
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
More than 120-year history as Kyoto’s souvenir shop near Kiyomizu Temple
Amazing selection of high-quality Japanese souvenirs & great prices!
Kimono & yukata
Samurai swords (katana)
Kyoto dolls
Kiyomizu-yaki ceramics
Kyoto yuzen textile crafts
Geta (wooden sandals)
And much more!
ENGLISH SPOKEN
Major credit cards accepted
A relaxing restaurant/café on the 2nd floor
Open: 9:00-17:30
Tel: 075-561-3361
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 the east side of Karasuma, north of Nijo; Tel: 212-5590; Open: 9:00-19:00 (until 17:00 on Sat., Sun., holidays); closed Jan. 1-3; with over 300 years in the traditional Japanese incense business; experience the relaxing, soothing world of incense; English spoken; overseas shipping service; Sannenzaka Shop (in Seiryu-en, near Kiyomizu Temple): open: 9:00-18:00; Tel: 532-5590; choose your favorite incenses and packages among several kinds (''TOKI-NO-KA''); JCB, VISA, DC.
CERAMICS
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: 10:00-19:00
On the south side of Marutamachi, about 100m east of Higashioji
Tel: 762-1341 (Eng. spoken)
CRAFTS
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.
Museum Shop KYOSHI-ON-Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts-
On the south side of Nijo, east of Higashioji, MIYAKO MESSE B1F; Tel: 762-2670; Open: 9:00-17:00; closed Dec. 29-Jan. 3; Shop: original handicraft goods are sold at the reasonable prices; Experience Corner: experience Yuzen dyeing and try to make your own work (Sat., Sun., holiday; reservations necessary on weekdays); special exhibits and handicraft related events also held occasionally.
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.
Chopstick Gallery MON
On the west side of the Shinkyogoku shopping arcade, south of Sanjo (across from MOVIX); Tel: 075-252-1284; Open everyday: 10:00-20:00 (until 21:00 on Sat., Sun. & holiday); more than 2,000 kinds of chopsticks collected from all over Japan using different craft techniques and materials; our original Kyoto lacquered chopsticks are highly recommended; great options for gift or souvenirs to take home; chopstick rests (1,000 kinds), bowls and other Japanese style accessories with seasonal motifs are available too; major credit cards accepted.
ESHI no MISE SENSU GALLERY
Located in the Nishiki Food Market, on the south side; Tel: 075-221-5509; Open: 10:00-18:00; an excellent sensu (traditional folding Japanese fan) gallery & shop in Kyoto's famous Nishiki Food Market; from reasonable price to elaborate art crafts; traditional motifs of old Japan are colorfully and delicately painted on each sensu (nature, animals, flowers, bamboo, etc.); perfect for something to take home as compact size and light weight; popular for present in Japan as auspicious goods for its shape; no credit cards accepted.
TSUNESABURO
Japan…
Fine quality lacquerware
TSUNESABURO
All kinds of urushi Japanese lacquerware in a variety of forms: bowls, plates, vessels, etc. Reasonably priced original daily accessories from 500 yen
Manshu-in Studio & Shop
Tel: 075-712-8282
Tetsugaku-no-michi Shop
Tel: 075-751-0333
Ginkaku-ji Shop
Tel: 075-752-5757
Pontocho Shop
Tel: 075-211-0678
Jingu-michi Shop
Tel: 075-771-6262
Kodai-ji Shop
Tel: 075-525-8090
Open: 10:00-18:00
Closed irregularly
Major credit cards accepted
2010 August
Published on the 1st
of every month.
The 245th issue, since 1987.