Downtown Kyoto
A collection of semi-independent antique shops under one roof, this Teramachi-dōri emporium has oddities, curios and treasures to make those yen burn a…
Must-see shopping in Kyoto
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
Located under the north side of Kyoto Station (take the escalators down from just outside the central gate), you’ll find this utilitarian shopping mall…
Northern Higashiyama
If you’re a fan of Japanese swords and armour, you have to visit this wonderful shop on Marutamachi (diagonally opposite the Kyoto Handicraft Center). It…
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
While this mall doesn't offer much of interest, there is a decent selection of restaurants and a food court. It’s geared mostly to younger Kyoto shoppers,…
Northern Higashiyama
Next to the ROHM Theatre, Tsutaya has a small selection of books on Japan, somewhat pricey bike rental (3 hours ¥1500) and there's an attached Starbucks…
Arashiyama & Sagano
After you've strolled through the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, head to this souvenir store on the main street to peruse the packed shelves of handcrafted…
Arashiyama & Sagano
Originally founded in the Nishijin textile district before moving the factory to Arashiyama, Platz is a delightful store selling beautiful handmade…
Downtown Kyoto
Located in the midst of Kyoto’s banking district, this shopping, dining and entertainment complex is always worth a look. The offerings range from books…
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
On the 5th floor of the Yodobashi Camera building, this is one of Kyoto’s biggest outdoor goods shops. If you’re heading up to the Japan Alps to do some…
Downtown Kyoto
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 …
Northern Higashiyama
This ‘handmade market’ is held at Chion-ji from dawn to dusk on the 15th of the month. Wares include food and handmade clothes. This is a good chance to…
Imperial Palace & Around
The Nishijin Textile Center sells a variety of goods fashioned from the textiles for which this part of Kyoto is famous. Goods on offer range from…
Popondetta Æon Mall Kyoto Shop
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
If you've got a child who likes trains, don't miss this excellent toy train shop. In addition to a wide range of toy trains, you'll find a great model…
Downtown Kyoto
Set over three floors on busy Kawaramachi-dōri, Angers is a concept lifestyle store packed with beautiful homewares, stationery, clothing and gifts with a…
Downtown Kyoto
Check out this youth-oriented shopping centre for a variety of fashion boutiques and other hip shops. There's a small Daiso on the 7th floor for cheap…
Southern Higashiyama
This fine specialist store stocks a wide selection of bamboo crafts, such as baskets, bamboo vases, decorations and knick-knacks.
Downtown Kyoto
This large vintage clothing store in the Teramachi covered arcade sells a good range of secondhand kimono on the second floor.
Downtown Kyoto
Gourmet supermarket on Sanjō-dōri with a good selection of imported food and an excellent selection of wine.
Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
Kyōsen-dō sells a colourful variety of paper fans starting at reasonable prices.
