With craftwork pieces and other products from Kyoto and across Japan, Kyoto Handicraft Center is a veritable department store of handicrafts! In the West Building you’ll find stunning artistic handicrafts including ukiyoe prints, lacquerware and imitation swords on the first floor, while the second floor has an array of handicraft products and other delightful items from throughout Japan. In the East Building, you can participate in a number of fun workshops on the third floor. Head to the second floor if you’re looking for Kyoto-made handicraft products. You’ll find elegant craft products to suit modern interiors, and even locally made sweets. 

Address

A ten-minute walk from Jingū Marutamachi station on the Keihan Ōtō line

Website

https://www.kyotohandicraftcenter.com/?lang=en

 Kimono Station Kyoto has a mission of promoting the fun of wearing kimono. The store’s stock changes each month in accordance with the season or a theme, to bring customers the very latest kimonos and accessories. You can also participate in workshops in ikebana (flower arrangement) and dyeing (bookings required for workshops). The staff wear kimono, so check out their outfits for inspiration. They’re also happy to answer all your questions about kimono.

Address

Directly connected to Shijō station on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma line and Karasuma station on the Hankyū Karasuma line

Website

www.kimonostation.jp