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SAIUNDO (PAINTING SUPPLIES)
On the south side of Ane-koji, east of Fuyacho; Tel: 221-2464; Open 9:00-18:00; closed Wed.; Saiundo has been in the business of providing great Japanese master painters and foreign artists with the finest Japanese art supplies for more than 150 years; We stock a wide range of high quality brushes, natural mineral pigments and inks, and handmade paper; Experience the traditional atmosphere of our quiet, downtown shop; Great artist beginner, we are here to help you get what you need; Saiundo: when the only the very best will do!
DAISHODO (WOODBLOCK PRINTS)
In the Teramachi shopping arcade, north of Nishiki-koji; Tel: 221-0685; Fax: 255-6463; Open 11:00-19:30; closed Wednesdays; A large collection of prints and woodblock-printed books, ukiyoe, shin-hanga, and sosaku-hanga; major credit cards accepted.
Jewelry
DREAM TIME
Wholesale diamonds & pearls and design jewelry in a lush rural studio setting; Tel: 075-741-3415 (10:00-17:00); this beautiful and elegantly appointed fine jewelry design studio is a 5-min. walk from Ichihara Station on the Eizan train line; DREAMTIME is a fine jewelry design studio founded by Bruce Harding, a resident of Kyoto for nearly 30 years; why not come to the edge of Kyoto to see our opals, diamonds, pearls and other precious stones in finished works at wholesale prices; by appointment only; private tours and concierge services also available.
DUTY FREE
DUTY FREE KYOTO by Taniyama Musen (Electoronics)
West side of Teramachi, south of Shijo, on the 6th floor of Taniyama Musen's main bldg.;Tel 352-0732; Open 10:00-21:00; our DUTY FREE shop, located in the center of Kyoto's discount electronic district, has all things you want (digital cameras and videos, iPod etc.); AND all the brands you want (SONY, Canon, Panasonic, JVC, SANYO...) many products are for the international market; English spoken; and check out our English guide books corner; AMEX, VISA, DC, MC, MILLION, DINERS; NOTE: duty free shopping only available on purchases over 10,001 yen (passport required).
KYOTO HANDICRAFT CENTER
On the north side of Marutamachi, north of Heian Shrine; Tel: 761-8001; Open: 10:00-19:00; closed Jan. 1-3; all kinds of duty-free Japanese items and souvenirs (kimono, yukata, dolls, folding fans, woodblock prints, swords, pearls, potteries, scrolls, folding screens, etc.), money exchange, tourist information counter, Internet cafe all under 7-story building; reliable oversea shipping service; English spoken; learn and enjoy Kyoto's traditional crafts at EN-YA and other craft demonstrations; major credit cards accepted.
SHOPPING MALL
Porta
Porta is a great shopping mall with a super convenient location in the basement of JR Kyoto Stn. (right under the front central entrance/exit); Open daily; 11:00-22:00; Tel: 365-7528 (places serving breakfast open from 8:00). Fashion Zone: In Porta's fashion zone, you will find everything from casual to elegant and formal for people of all ages; This area is a great place to see the latest in Japanese fashion; Shop here for interesting clothing and accessories; For relaxation and beauty, this zone also has a relaxation salon and a nail care salon. Restaurants Zone: Choose from 30 restaurants offering all kinds of food: everything from Japanese traditional to Western cuisine and cafe relaxation options; prices to suit every budget, you are sure to find something that is just right for you! Gift & Souvenir Zone: If you are trying to find Kyoto specialty goods, then Porta is sure to have something for you or your friend and family back home; There are shops selling Japanese fans, Kyoto dolls and hair accessories, traditional Japanese sweets, Japanese tea, as well as a wide range of other unique gifts and goods.
LOFT KYOTO
Come to Loft
An amazing world of original modern lifestyle products
Loft is Kyoto's largest modern interior product & specialty goods store (5 stories, 3,500 m2). This is the place to find all kinds of unique and interesting modern things: lifestyle goods, travel accessories, unusual household things, stylish things for interior decoration, incredible stationery products, watches, cosmetics, bags, and much more!
NEW OPEN in ''mina Kyoto'' from August 6
Tel: 075-255-6210
Open: 11:00-21:00
On the west side of Kawaramachi, south of Sanjo
2010 August
Published on the 1st
of every month.
The 245th issue, since 1987.