Must-see shopping in Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

  • Bic Camera

    Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

    The sheer amount of gadgets and goods this store has on display is amazing. Just be sure that an English operating manual is available for your purchases…

  • Yodobashi Camera

    Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

    This mammoth shop sells a range of electronics, camera and computer goods, and also has a restaurant floor, a branch of popular Uniqlo budget clothing…

  • Kaikadō

    Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

    Stop by this tiny tucked-away store to covet the beautiful tin, copper and brass chazutsu (tea canisters) handcrafted by a family of artisans for over 130…

  • Kungyoku-dō

    Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

    A haven for the olfactory sense, this shop has sold incense and aromatic woods (for burning, similar to incense) for four centuries. This is a great place…

  • JR Isetan

    Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

    Isetan is an elegant department store located inside the Kyoto Station building, making it perfect for a last-minute spot of shopping before hopping on…

  • Kōbō-san Market

    Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

    This monthly market is held at Tō-ji to commemorate the death of Kōbō Daishi, who in 823 was appointed abbot of the temple. If you’re after used kimonos,…

  • Æon Mall Kyoto

    Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

    A five-minute walk southwest of Kyoto Station (exit Hachijō-guchi), you'll find branches of most of the big Japanese retailers here, including Muji,…

  • Porta Shopping Mall

    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…

  • Avanti

    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,…

  • Kōjitsu Sansō

    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…

  • 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…

  • Kyōsen-dō

    Kyoto Station & South Kyoto

    Kyōsen-dō sells a colourful variety of paper fans starting at reasonable prices.