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西春
; 211-2849; Nakagyō-ku, Teramachj-dōri, Sanjō, east-south cnr; 2-6.30pm; 10min walk from
Sanjō Station, Keihan line)
This is an attractive shop dealing in wood-block prints. All the prints
are accompanied by English explanations and the owner is happy to take the time to find
something you really like.
ART FACTORY
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アートファクトリー
; 213-3131; 498 Higashigawa-chō, Teramachi, Takoyakushi agaru, Nakagyō-ku;
11am-8pm; 10min walk from Kawaramachi Station, Hankyū line)
A T-shirt with your name written
in kanji, katakana or hiragana across the chest is a great souvenir, and this place can make
them in just a few minutes. If you don't fancy your own name on the shirt, you can also
get the name of your country or choose from a variety of Japanese words and slogans.
Look for the T-shirts displayed outside (strangely, there is no sign in English or Japanese,
but they call themselves 'Art Factory').
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MIMURO
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みむろ
; 344-1220, 0120-366529; Shimogyō-ku, Karasuma-dōri, Matsubara Nishi iru, Kita gawa;
10am-6.30pm; 5min walk from Shijō Station or Gojō Station, Karasuma subway line)
With four floors of ki-
mono and
yukata
(lightweight Japanese robes), this is a must-stop for anyone in the mar-
ket for one of these garments. The quality of the goods rises with each floor and you
should be able to find something that appeals to you, regardless of your budget. You can
find washable kimono here from about ¥5000.
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MINA
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ミーナ京都
; 222-8470; Nakagyō-ku, Kawaramachi-dōri, Sanjō sagaru, Daikoku-chō 58; 11am-9pm, 7F
restaurants 11am-midnight; 5min walk from Sanjō Station, Keihan line or 6min walk from Kawaramachi Station,
Hankyū line)
One of Kyoto's newest shopping centres (they seem to be sprouting all over the
place), Mina has branches of two of Japan's most interesting chains: Uniclo, a budget
clothing brand that has spread overseas, and Loft, an interesting department store that
stocks all manner of curio and gift items.
COCON KARASUMA
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古今烏丸
; 352-3800; Shimogyō-ku, Karasuma dō-ri Shijō sagaru, Suiginya-chō 620; 10am-midnight;
connected to Shijō Station Exit 2, Karasuma subway line)
Located in the midst of Kyoto's banking
district, this new shopping, dining and entertainment complex is always worth a look. The
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