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  • Bags in Japanese style on the counter in the store, Kyoto, Japan
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Kyoto Handicraft Centre

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Kyoto Handicraft Centre, occupying four floors, is a great spot to pick up a gift or souvenir for the folks back home. Colourful yukata (the summer kimono), pottery, jewellery, clay dolls, umbrellas, spinning tops, tea... it lives up to all expectations.

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Our travel guides are free to read and explore online. If you want to get your own copy, the full travel guide for this destination is available to you offline* to bring along anywhere or print for your trip.​

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Nishiki Market

Nishiki Market

For any visit to Kyōto, a stop at Nishiki Market is a must. The over 400-year-old market with its 126 stalls is a foodie haven. All sorts of scents and flavours, from the sweet savouriness of tamagoyaki (the Japanese rolled omelette) to the fried treats, to the acidic tanginess of tsukemono (pickled goods), fill the thriving narrow shopping street. Besides the delicacies, the market is also famous for kitchen paraphernalia and tools, such as the acclaimed hand-crafted knives of Aritsugu. Fun fact: almost all edibles sold here are served on sticks.
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