Kyoto Shopping Tours
Where and what to buy if you are planning on getting some gifts in Kyoto for family? When traveling to Kyoto, shopping is not to be missed in additional to visiting popular historical sites. What are some classical local souvenirs to shop for? What is the best shopping district in Kyoto? In fact, you can find a lot of shops selling traditional souvenirs near tourist attractions. Although well known for traditional Japanese culture with a lot of temples and historical remains, Kyoto also has a very modern and stylish side. You may find a variety of trendy fashion brands, clothing, accessories, snacks, stationery, and household goods in the city.
Recommended Gifts from Kyoto
Do you ever wonder what to buy if you are planning on getting some gifts in Kyoto for friends and family? Here is a list of recommended souvenirs. For food and snacks, the top choices would be Uji Tea, Kyogashi, assorted pickles, and many sweets such as Yatsuhashi and matcha waffle roll limited in Kyoto. Popular handicrafts include Nishijin textile, kyoto dolls, Kiyomizu ware, folding fans, oil-paper umbrella, and incense. Here are some recommended shopping areas in Kyoto that can boost your traveling experience.
Recommended Shopping Places
1) Shijo Kawaramachi
Shijo Kawaramachi is a famous shopping paradise in Kyoto, and it should be on the bucket list of every shopping lovers. Located in the vibrant downtown, Shijo Kawaramachi has plenty of department stores for clothing, luxury, books, and restaurants. The most popular are the Nishiki Market, Shinkyogoku Shopping District, Teramachi street shopping district.
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market is a narrow shopping street with over a hundred stores settled on the sides. You can find many fresh produces like sea foods and fruit, as well as local specialties such as pickled goods, sweets, dried foods, and sushi.
Shinkyogoku Shopping District
The largest commercial street in Kyoto, Shinkyogoku is the second oldest shopping street in Japan after Nakamise in Asakusa. This districts collects a variety of stores for fashions, shoes, bags, jewelry, and local fruits. Additionally, you can have many dining choices in the area as there are restaurants serving authentic Kyoto cuisine, Western dishes, dim sum, and a lot more.
Teramachi Street Shopping District
Teramachi is popular among the younger generations, with numerous drugstores and street foods. There are also many Buddha shop, old bookstores, and temples on the East side of the district.
2) Kyoto Station District
There are many department stores near Kyoto Station, such as Isetan and AEON. Isetan is located in the Kyoto Station building, which offers many great restaurants for shoppers who need to recharge. AEON is another large-scale shopping mall located about a 10-minute walk away from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. With countless shops, it is almost impossible to visit every single store. AVANTI, on the other land, is situated across Hachijoguchi. From the seven floors, shoppers can find Daiso and Don Quijote, which are the favorite discount store for many tourists. To provide the most convenient shopping experience, most stores are open until 12pm. If you have the opportunity to shop in the Kyoto Station area, we recommend JR Kyoto Isetan, Porta underground shopping, and The Cube underground shopping.
3) Kiyomizu-dera＆Gion District
Although a small town, Kyoto city retains almost 1,500 temples, most concentrating in on eastern Kyoto near Gion Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka are famous streets preserved in ancient Kyoto style. Along both sides of the streets are gift shops selling local souvenirs and foods. In addition, there are some specialty shops nearby worth visiting. In front of Kiyomizu Temple is the Kiyomizu-Zaka Street, which serves as the main access to Kiyomizu Temple. On both sides of the street are various Kyoto specialty and handicraft shops, selling Nishijin textile, Kiyomizu ware, folding fans, oil-paper umbrella, Yatsuhashi, etc.
Where and what to buy if you are planning on getting some gifts in Kyoto for family? When traveling to Kyoto, shopping is not to be missed in additional to visiting popular historical sites. What are some classical local souvenirs to shop for? What is the best shopping district in Kyoto? In fact, you can find a lot of shops selling traditional souvenirs near tourist attractions. Although well known for traditional Japanese culture with a lot of temples and historical remains, Kyoto also has a very modern and stylish side. You may find a variety of trendy fashion brands, clothing, accessories, snacks, stationery, and household goods in the city.
Recommended Gifts from Kyoto
Do you ever wonder what to buy if you are planning on getting some gifts in Kyoto for friends and family? Here is a list of recommended souvenirs. For food and snacks, the top choices would be Uji Tea, Kyogashi, assorted pickles, and many sweets such as Yatsuhashi and matcha waffle roll limited in Kyoto. Popular handicrafts include Nishijin textile, kyoto dolls, Kiyomizu ware, folding fans, oil-paper umbrella, and incense. Here are some recommended shopping areas in Kyoto that can boost your traveling experience.
Recommended Shopping Places
1) Shijo Kawaramachi
Shijo Kawaramachi is a famous shopping paradise in Kyoto, and it should be on the bucket list of every shopping lovers. Located in the vibrant downtown, Shijo Kawaramachi has plenty of department stores for clothing, luxury, books, and restaurants. The most popular are the Nishiki Market, Shinkyogoku Shopping District, Teramachi street shopping district.
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market is a narrow shopping street with over a hundred stores settled on the sides. You can find many fresh produces like sea foods and fruit, as well as local specialties such as pickled goods, sweets, dried foods, and sushi.
Shinkyogoku Shopping District
The largest commercial street in Kyoto, Shinkyogoku is the second oldest shopping street in Japan after Nakamise in Asakusa. This districts collects a variety of stores for fashions, shoes, bags, jewelry, and local fruits. Additionally, you can have many dining choices in the area as there are restaurants serving authentic Kyoto cuisine, Western dishes, dim sum, and a lot more.
Teramachi Street Shopping District
Teramachi is popular among the younger generations, with numerous drugstores and street foods. There are also many Buddha shop, old bookstores, and temples on the East side of the district.
2) Kyoto Station District
There are many department stores near Kyoto Station, such as Isetan and AEON. Isetan is located in the Kyoto Station building, which offers many great restaurants for shoppers who need to recharge. AEON is another large-scale shopping mall located about a 10-minute walk away from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. With countless shops, it is almost impossible to visit every single store. AVANTI, on the other land, is situated across Hachijoguchi. From the seven floors, shoppers can find Daiso and Don Quijote, which are the favorite discount store for many tourists. To provide the most convenient shopping experience, most stores are open until 12pm. If you have the opportunity to shop in the Kyoto Station area, we recommend JR Kyoto Isetan, Porta underground shopping, and The Cube underground shopping.
3) Kiyomizu-dera＆Gion District
Although a small town, Kyoto city retains almost 1,500 temples, most concentrating in on eastern Kyoto near Gion Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka are famous streets preserved in ancient Kyoto style. Along both sides of the streets are gift shops selling local souvenirs and foods. In addition, there are some specialty shops nearby worth visiting. In front of Kiyomizu Temple is the Kiyomizu-Zaka Street, which serves as the main access to Kiyomizu Temple. On both sides of the street are various Kyoto specialty and handicraft shops, selling Nishijin textile, Kiyomizu ware, folding fans, oil-paper umbrella, Yatsuhashi, etc.
Kyoto Shopping Tours
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Most Frequently Asked Questions
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What are some shopping places near Kyoto station?There are many department stores near Kyoto station, such as Isetan, AEON, and AVANTI. Isetan is located in the Kyoto Station building. AEON is located about a 10-minute walk away from Kyoto Station Hachijo Exit. AVANTI, on the other land, is situated across Hachijoguchi.
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Is there any luggage storage in Kyoto department stores?Luggage storage is usually available in department stores in Kyoto. Depending on the size of the luggage, the price varies. You may consult staffs for details.
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Where can I find traditional handicraft in Kyoto?In Kyoto, traditional handicrafts are popular among tourists. There are a wide range of gifts you can select from including Nishijin textile, Kyoto dolls, Kiyomizu ware, folding fans, and oil-paper umbrella.
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What are the electronic shops near Kyoto Station?Yodobashi and Bic camera, located across and on the left side of Kyoto Station accordingly, are both great places to shop for electronics.
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Do you arrange shopping tour in Kyoto?Yes, we can arrange shopping tour in Kyoto. If you need a tour guide, who is familiar with the shopping district, you can inform our representative.
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For your group tour itinerary, do you have time for shopping?Our group tour itinerary is usually very tight, but you can shop during free time in the evening. If you want to buy traditional handicrafts as gifts, there are a lot of souvenir shops near the attractions.
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Where are the drugstores located in Kyoto?There are many drugstores near Kyoto station. Additionally, you can find cosmetics and pharmaceuticals in Yodobashi, Bic camera, and convenient stores. Some popular drugstores are Matsumotokiyoshi and Daikoku.
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