Kyoto Shopping

  1. Bic Camera

    This vast new shop is directly connected to Kyoto Station via the Nishinotōin gate; otherwise, it's accessed by leaving the north (Karasuma) gate and walking west. You will be amazed by the sheer amount of goods this store has on display. Just be sure that an English operating manual is available for your purchases. For computer parts, keep in mind that not all items on offer will work with English operating systems.

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  2. Camera No Naniwa

    This vast camera/film/electronics emporium is part of a huge low-cost Osaka chain. You can find some great bargains here - they sometimes offer special discounts for travellers - but don't expect much in terms of personal service.

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  3. Tanakaya

    This shop sells noren (curtains that hang in the entry of Japanese restaurants) and a wide variety of other fabric goods such as placemats, tenugui (small hand towels), handkerchiefs and bedding. It's near Daimaru department store.

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