2024

KYOTO HANDICRAFT CENTER

Arts and crafts
4/5
2 reviews

In this centre, a wide selection of the best of traditional and contemporary handicrafts can be found on several floors. The English-speaking staff is at your service. In the west hall, works of art, calligraphy, Japanese dolls and other luxurious objects are located on the 1st and2nd floors. Small souvenirs ranging from magnets to T-shirts and 3D puzzles are also available. In the east hall, the2nd floor is dedicated to fabrics, cosmetics, ceramics and food. If you only have to make one shopping stop in Kyoto, be sure to stop by.

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 Kyoto
2024

TSUBAYA

Fashion and gift stores
4.6/5
25 reviews
Open - from 10h00 to 17h00

Founded in 1952, Tsubaya is one of Japan's most prestigious cutlers, located in the famous Kappabashi district, where food professionals come from all over the country to get their knives. It is possible to have a design or a name engraved on your blade (on request), and to learn how to sharpen a blade in the right way. The English-speaking staff will be happy to help you, advise you and teach you some aspects of the trade. For a gift or out of curiosity, Tsubaya is an address not to be missed!

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 Tokyo