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Benri-dō
We love this new postcard shop inside a converted machiya (traditional Japanese townhouse). They stock postcards of the most famous pieces from art museums across Japan. It's a great place to buy postcards that are a bit out of the ordinary to send or take home.
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Morita Washi
A short walk from the Shijō-Karasuma crossing, this place sells a fabulous variety of handmade washi (Japanese paper) for reasonable prices. It's one of our favourite shops in Kyoto for souvenirs.
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Nishiharu
This is an attractive shop dealing in wood-block prints. All the prints are accompanied by English explanations and the owner is happy to take the time to find something you really like.
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Nishijin Textile Center
The Nishijin Textile Center is part museum, part event hall and part shop. Downstairs, it occasionally hosts kimono fashion shows, highlighting the area's distinctive Nishijin-ori weaving. Upstairs there are displays where artisans demonstrate the use of traditional looms and dying techniques. A variety of goods, including kimono and obi (kimono sashes), are for sale on the 2nd floor.
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Pulse Plaza
Several times a year, an Antiques Grand Fair is held here in this hall in the southern part of Kyoto. Check with the TIC for exact dates.
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Tanakaya
Tanakaya is one of the best places in Kyoto to buy kyō-ningyō . In addition to the full range of kyō-ningyō, the shop sells display stands and screens, Japanese traditional shell game pieces and miniature Gion Matsuri floats. It occupies a wide stretch of Shijō-dōri and is easy to spot by its dolls in the window.
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Teramachi Club
Used kimono and obi are only the beginning at this interesting little antique shop. Prices are on the high side but it usually has some interesting items. It's only a little bit further north than the famous Ippo-dō tea shop.
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Tōki-Ichi
This is a large pottery fair held at Senbon Shaka-dō, where around 30 vendors sell various wares.
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