Nishiki Ichiba (Nishiki-Markt) bietet fünf Reihen mit engen Gassen, flankiert von traditionellen Essensständen, Geschäften und Restaurants. Seit dem Jahr 1310 gibt es hier einen Großmarkt, der sich langsam in einen Lebensmittelmarkt mit starken kulturellen Verbindungen verwandelt hat. Als einer der ältesten Märkte in Kyoto, auf dem alle kulinarischen Wunder der Stadt präsentiert werden, gibt es Walfleisch, Schalentiere, Pickles oder Sashimi. Einige Verkäufer haben hier kleine Läden eingerichtet, während andere Geschäfte zwei Ebenen umfassen. Einige haben sogar Bars oder Mitnahmestellen angebracht, die es den Besuchern ermöglichen, die Lebensmittel vor dem Großeinkauf zu probieren. Stände mit japanischem Fleisch, Sushi, gekochten Meeresfrüchten und Desserts sind nur einige Beispiele, die dem Markt Farbe verleihen. Ob man Getreideprodukte und Gemüse oder eine Spezialsoße suchen, hier findet man alles. Traditioneller kann die Esskultur in der Tat nicht mehr werden!
This opulent, nine-story department store, located right in the center of the town, has all the features one would expect of a top-notch emporium. As one enters from the street, the elegant jewelry departments, including Tiffany's, attract the shopper. The store has a very good range of men's, women's and children's wear, the tie department having a particularly wide range. On the sixth floor, the art gallery is well worth a look for traditional ikebana(Japanese flower arranging) or Western art exhibitions.
Paper making in Japan has a much longer history than that of the West and fine Japanese hand-made paper or washi is much sort after worldwide by artists, calligraphers and writers and makes for an unusual and interesting gift. Decorated paper or chiyogami is fantastic for wrapping and the store has a huge selection which you are free to browse.
Unperturbed as the Guards outside Buckingham Palace in London, the beloved elevator attendants here in Daimaru Department Store (not to be confused with Fujii Daimaru to the east on Shijo Street) is one of the features not to be missed. This is the store with perhaps the greatest range of goods in Kyoto from artificial flowers to incense, maternity clothing, Buddhist altars and yukata robes. The ceramics department (5F) is interesting, as is the kitchen goods department on the same floor. The art gallery is also worth checking out.
Shijo-Dori can be found in the heart of the Japanese city of Kyoto. Shijo means fourth street, as it used to be in the ancient capital of Heian-kyō. The street runs from the Yasaka Shrine to the Matsunoo Shrine form east to the west. The area is extremely commercialized now, with several departmental stores, shopping areas and international fashion outlets like Louis Vuitton. If you know where to go, Shijo-Dori also has an area where one can find traditional wares.
Kamiji Kakimoto is located in the Japanese city of Kyoto. It sells handmade paper, called washi in Japanese. It can be found on Teramachi street which is known for the sale of elegant art and crafts goods. Kakimoto is creative in its use and sale of washi, allowing for customers to buy unique items like handmade printer paper. The store is open from 9a to 6p through the week and can easily be reached via the Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Tozai line.
Maki Shoten is a long-established import food shop in northeast Kyoto. It stocks all those goodies you crave from home - real bread, muesli, pasta, cheeses, spices and even turkeys for Christmas and Thanksgiving. This friendly family store also retails wines and beers, chocolates and a variety of dry and tinned goods from Europe, Asia and the Americas. There is also a useful notice board and Maki's retails the local foreign magazines and gives away the free ones.
Kamiji Kakimoto is located in the Japanese city of Kyoto. It sells handmade paper, called washi in Japanese. It can be found on Teramachi street which is known for the sale of elegant art and crafts goods. Kakimoto is creative in its use and sale of washi, allowing for customers to buy unique items like handmade printer paper. The store is open from 9a to 6p through the week and can easily be reached via the Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station on the Tozai line.
At this storefront, not only can you buy some cool throwing stars or an authentic Katana (sword), but you can also learn Ninja techniques from knowledgeable instructors. Ninja Dojo functions as both an ancient weapons shop and a place where visitors can learn about the history, techniques and methods from these silent, stealth warriors. It's perfect for the entire family, the lessons are in English and rates vary from individual to group instruction.
For over a hundred years Shioyoshi-ken, situated in a beautiful Taisho period (early 20th century) townhouse, has been making delicious Japanese confectionery to accompany the tea ceremony. Made from the freshest ingredients and exquisitely produced, these colorful sweets make excellent gifts and souvenirs for friends.
Japanese artwork is becoming increasingly popular in the West and Saiun-do is a great place to pick up the necessary supplies and utensils. Paints, brushes, inks, mixing bowls and paper. This shop is located in the center of the city in a traditional house, which is appropriate for a shop that sells traditional art supplies. English is spoken here so if you need advice on what to purchase, do not be afraid to ask.
Kikuo Shoten booksellers are an academic and antiquarian outlet on the west side of Kawaramachi. They stock a wide variety of Japanese and foreign books in both paperback and hardback. Kikuo also publishes a catalog of its foreign books as many of these volumes are stored in a separate stock room at the rear of the small, crammed shop. Kikuo has an interesting selection of old editions of books on Japan, which could be collectors' items but prices are higher than overseas, though the proprietors are open to a spot of haggling.