Shopping - Kyoto - page 84

Shopping Strips
Shopping neighbourhoods in Kyoto tend to be organised by specialities, which certainly
makes things easier if you're after specific items. The following is a list of some of
Kyoto's most important shopping streets and what you'll find there.
» Teramachi-dōri, north of Oike-dōri ( OFFLINE MAP ) Traditional Japanese crafts, tea-ce-
remony goods, green tea and antiques.
» Teramachi-dōri, south of Shijō-dōri ( OFFLINE MAP ) Electronics and computers.
» Shijō-dōri, between Kawaramachi-dōri and Karasuma-dōri ( OFFLINE MAP ) Depart-
ment stores, fashion boutiques and traditional arts and crafts.
» Shinmonzen-dōri ( OFFLINE MAP ) Antiques.
» Gojō-zaka ( OFFLINE MAP ) Pottery.
Shopping by Neighbourhood
» Downtown Kyoto ( CLICK HERE ) The entire downtown area is one giant shopping dis-
trict.
» Kyoto Station Area ( CLICK HERE ) Big electronics and camera shops surround the sta-
tion.
» Southern Higashiyama ( CLICK HERE ) Ceramics and traditional crafts.
» Northern Higashiyama ( CLICK HERE ) Great traditional craft shops.
NEED TO KNOW
Opening Hours
» Department stores 10am to 7pm, closed one or two days a month
» Smaller shops 9am to 5pm, may be closed Sunday
Bargaining
Bargaining in Japan is just not done. Possible exceptions are antique shops, flea markets, camera and electron-
ics stores (especially second-hand shops). The word 'discount' is usually understood by shop assistants. If
they are willing to drop the price, accept the first offer - don't haggle further as it will make things very awk-
ward for the staff.