Travel Reference
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SHOPPING
KAGOSHIN
OFFLINE MAP
(
かご新
; 771-0209; 4 chō-me, Sanjō-Ōhashi higashi, Higashiyama-ku; 9am-6pm Tue-Sun; 3min walk
from Sanjō Station, Keihan line)
Kagoshin is a small semi-open bamboo craft shop on Sanjō-dōri,
only a few minutes' walk east of the Kamo-gawa. It has a good selection of baskets, chop-
stick holders, bamboo vases, decorations and knick-knacks. The baskets make a good, light
souvenir and look great in alcove displays.
| BAMBOO CRAFTS
TAKEMATSU
OFFLINE MAP
(
竹松
; 751-2444; Higashiyama-ku, Sanjō-dōri, Ōhashi higashi iru 3-39; 10am-7pm; 3min walk from
Sanjō Station, Keihan line)
With a name that even residents find hard to pronounce, this fine little
specialist store stocks a selection of bamboo crafts. It's only a few steps away from its main
competition, Kagoshin, which allows for easy comparison shopping. Like Kagoshin, it
stocks baskets, bamboo vases, decorations and knick-knacks.
| BAMBOO CRAFTS
TESSAI-DŌ
OFFLINE MAP
(
てっさい堂
; 531-9566; Higashiyama-ku, Shimokawara-chō 463; 10am-5pm; 7min walk from Hi-
gashiyamayasui bus stop, bus 206 from Kyoto Station)
While exploring the lovely Nene-no-Michi lane
in Higashiyama's main sightseeing district, you might want to step into this fine little
wood-block print shop. This shop specialises in original prints, some of which are quite
old. Prices average ¥10,000 per print and the owner will be happy to consult with you
about what sort of print you are after.
| ARTS & CRAFTS
