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KIMONO / JAPANESE TEXTILES

MIMURO (Original Kimono)
294 Tamatsushima-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto (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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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: 10:00-18:30 (from 11:00-17:00 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

Stream Ark
See our wide range of hand-made original Japanese goods made with old kimono textiles
Many other interesting accessories and goods also available

Antique kimono: from 500 yen
Kimono textile bags: from 2,500 yen
Ukiyoe noren curtains: from 3,800 yen

Show KVG and get a special deal! (for purchases over 5,000 yen only)

A 5-min. walk west of Ginkaku-ji Temple
Open: 10:00-17:00
Closed: Thurs.
Tel: 075-751-1650


Shop TABI-JI in Nara
The perfect combination of Japanese traditional and modern in Jika-tabi Ninja shoes!

Shop TABI-JI, located in Nara, specializes in unique footwear from fashionable and modern to traditional.

Shop TABI-JI in Nara
About 10 min. walk from JR Nara Stn. or a 5-min. walk from Kintetsu Nara Stn.; Open: 11:00-19:00, closed: Wed.; Tel: 0742-26-3588; English spoken; Access to Nara: about 40 min. by train from JR or Kintetsu Kyoto Stn.


ANTIQUES


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.


Kiyomizu Pottery


Mori Touki Kan
Only a 2-min. walk from Kiyomizu Temple, Mori Touki Kan offers a wide range of fine Kiyomizu pottery work and Kyoto-style accessories & goods.

Many kinds of Kyoto specialties and souvenirs are available at our other shop (across from the main shop)

Major credit cards accepted
Overseas shipping service available

Try our pottery making experience!

Open: 9:30-17:30 (open until 21:30 during special night-time opening period of Kiyomizu Temple)

Tel: 075-561-3457
On Kiyomizu-zaka


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)
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CRAFTS


Museum Shop KYOSHI-ON-Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts-
Miyako Messe B1F, on south side of Nijo, east from Higashioji; Tel: 075-762-2670; Open: 9:00-17:00; Closed: 2 days in mid Aug., Dec. 29- Jan. 3: Admission free; Experience (charged): Try making your own original handkerchief, fan, T-shirts and so on in a technique called “Surigata Yuzen Dyeing,” one of Kyoto’s traditional dyeing techniques (Sat., Sun. and national holiday; reservation necessary on weekdays); Museum shop: handicraft items and souvenirs are sold at the reasonably prices.


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.


ZOHIKO
Offering the finest quality lacquerware since 1661

Top quality Kyoto-style lacquerware, everything from daily use articles to fine works of art, for 350 years.

Experience the beauty of this practical and attractive craft tradition

A 3-min. walk west of Heian Shrine
Open: 9:30-18:00; Closed: Wed.
Tel: 075-752-7777

The shop is closed due to renovation
Closed: Aug. 20 (Sat.) – Oct. 7 (Fri.)
Renewal open on Oct. 8 (Sat.)


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