Kyoto Art & Antiques

I visited Kyoto Art and Antiques with a friend. It's located in Georgetown. There’s free parking available, but make sure to place the postcard from the warehouse entrance on your dashboard to use the lot. There are two entrances—on the left side you’ll find kimono and textiles, and on the right are antiques. The space is quite large. The kimono section has a wide variety of colorful fabrics, obi, and accessories neatly arranged. It’s fun just to browse. However, the staff didn’t offer any guidance or assistance, so it’s very much a self-guided experience. In the antiques section, there are tea ceremony tools, ceramics, wooden Buddha statues, calligraphy pieces, and more. You can really feel the depth of Japanese culture. They say new items are added daily, so it seems like a place you could come back to often and always find something new. It’s a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for those who are into Japanese art or just want to take their time exploring. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

We love love love Kyoto! So much so that I hesitated to post this because all y'all are competition for things we might want to buy. But Jay, Kyoko, Eric, and the whole crew are amazing. They are not open normal hours; you can only visit during sale events in April and October. Visit their website to sign up for the mailing list to find out when the next sale dates are.

Variety Limited....let me explain ... Lots of Tansus, very large, large and smaller....I'd estimate over 6/10th of the display... Collection of pottery, some stone sculptures. What happened to the smaller things? Like stamps, and masks and brushes? Middling 3, only because the lady at the front was less than helpful...wasn't able to answer simple questions like do you have someone to repair a tansu I bought from you a few years back? She was ready at the register though.

So much fun to come here and shop when it’s open! Such unique items.

A huge selection of primarily Japanese antiques ranging from wood stools to samurai armor. Lots of potential magical finds in the antique clutter that gives off the vibe of faraway lands. I’d like to say get there on the first day of opening to compete with the people that make it their business to purchase a large portion of the floor within minutes of entering. The ambiance of entering the old brick buildings looking up to see that the buildings have been hallowed is pretty cool. $15 for a sake bottle, $5 for a fan, $2500 for a stone pagoda, and $110 for a timber saw. Prices are reasonable if not the best you can get outside of Japan. Things will sellout or be picked over fast and the hype for Kyoto Antiques only grows each time they open. Out of all the wonderful things to do in the Seattle area, browsing Kyoto Antiques twice a year would have to be put in my number 1 spot.

Twice a year Kyoto Art and Antiques comes to Seattle, stocking a warehouse full with beautiful, affordable Japanese antiques. This is one of my very favorite well-loved traditions, a highly special experience. The people associated with this event are also gracious and lovely. I fully recommend it.

For people who love Japanese things this place is wonderful. It was my first visit and I was impressed with how well organized the staff was in directing people and everything had a price. Prices started at $1 for sake bowls in up to antique furniture. Many affordable pieces in between such as kimono for $15 (varies on item) to $20 large kokeshi. I recommend bringing a bag or box to use while shopping for smaller items and for best selection go on first day. Be prepared for a longer line if you do.

Friendly staff, very interesting antiques and home decor accessories, plus some women's kimono and haori jackets. Unfortunately for me, I went on the last day of their sale and most of the items I was looking for were gone. I'll just have to be sure to get in earlier next year! (And plan a budget! A few things that caught my eye for the future were much more expensive than I was planning for. XD)

This location is an amazing find but is only open for a limited time. It feel like one of those "if you know, you know" locations. It's tucked away in Georgetown and is a large warehouse of Japanese goods. They have kimono, kokeshi, chawan and many more textiles and goods. They refresh the store daily so there's always something new. Check their website for dates and times they are open.

If you like Japanese antiques, dishes and old kimono and are in Seattle you should check out their twice yearly sales in the spring (April-May) and fall (September-October). The owners go to Japan and buy antique tansu, baskets, kimono, dishes and fill containers and ship them to Seattle. The sale is held in the back part of an old warehouse in the Georgetown area. They don't have a "shop" and are only open for their twice yearly sales. The sales run about 2 weeks. I've been to 4 sales and bought a beautiful 100 year old tansu (chest). If you are looking for a tansu, they always have a good supply and bring out new tansu throughout the sale. Every sale has different items so if you see something you like you should buy it. One year they had hundreds of kokeshi dolls of all sizes and so cheap then the next time I went, hardly any. Another sale had lots of small stone lanterns (which I am now so sorry I did not buy) and when I came back the last few days of the sale, they were gone. There are always unique one of a kind items- one time there was a huge temple bell and some huge stone lanterns. The first days of the sale are busy as people want to get the first pick. It's a mix of customers who seem to know their stuff (maybe professional decorators or collectors) and others just browsing and buying small things. TIP go to their website and get on their mailing list. Also, you have to arrange your own way to transport what you bought so plan accordingly.

I engaged their opening day. I would only do so in seeking specific rare items in the future. Of course the things vary from year to year! They offer parking at no charge in busy Georgetown. Their parking entrance is marked. But it comes with specific confusing parking spot rules accompanying towing in Georgetown. Parking opening day is very scarce. In their unique sale area to purchase, Kyoto runs separate lines for card versus cash, busy times. Suggest bringing cash or paper check busy times. Credit or debit card lines busy times can be greater than 60 minutes. Summary: parking is a cypher to understand and don't go opening day, hours; unless your quest is fierce!

I've known this place for many years, and finally, I had a chance to stop by this year! They have a 2-week sale twice a year - in spring and fall. They buy antique items from various sellers and at auctions in Kyoto Japan, bring them here in containers and sell at this location. They bring out new items from the back (warehouse) every day, so you'll find new items daily during the sale period. Sometimes, you'll find the most unique items, some of them are quite expensive, though. They also have a large selection of Kimono with good price. If you are looking for used affordable Kimono, I strongly recommend stopping by here. 5月から6月にかけての Kyoto Antique Sale に立ち寄りました。日本のオークションなどで日本の物を集め、コンテナで運んできて、年に2回春と秋2週間ほど販売します。奥から新しい物を毎日出してくるので、最終日にも品物が無くなることはないようです。 私は、2日目に立ち寄りましたら、すでに多くの品物に「Sold」の紙が貼られていて、キャッシャーの前には長い列が。ものすごくたくさんの日本のものがありました。 かなり多くの着物があり、お値段も手ごろでした。 私は10ドルで羽織を1着購入しました。

I received an email stating I could pickup items from the recent Kyoto sale. They gave an address which was in one of the old Rainier Brewery buildings. I swung by about noon while on my way to an appointment. There was no sign or notice for pickup, nothing. I left and came back at 3:30pm. I walked around the building and found a map which stated they were in Suite 110. I looked, no Suite 110 anywhere. I asked two folks who were in the building. They had no idea. I ran into an elderly couple who were also looking for the pick up area. I looked up the receipt and after the 3rd try a man answered the phone. He told me to look for the orange cone in the driveway. I finally found it, tucked between two trucks. He then told me to go to the door under the stairs which had a different company name on it. When I walked in there was a large sign was against the wall inside the door. Really? He was, of course, on the phone giving directions. This company does not want your money. I can guarantee they will not be getting any of mine.

I finally got a chance to attend the famous Kyoto Antiques sale. Generally the sale happens twice a year, in October and May. This year it was a bit early. I arrived at 10:45 and the line was quite long to get in. There was quite a mix of items from Japan and China, some old, some new. The prices for the items most collectors would be looking for did not seem to be very different than other antique dealers in town. But salted among the varied selection of tansu, hibachi, lanterns and ikebana were a few bargains that were quickly snatched up. The selection of items they have amassed is quite wonderful. There are many rare and and beautiful items. I plan to go back just to take the time to look, (too many people to do that on this visit). It is worth a look for anyone who appreciates Japanese and Chinese antiques.

Spectacular. Spectacular. Spectacular. I have been on the quest for inexpensive, beautiful and original details to put together a nice and welcoming decor in my studio. When the BF found out about this wonderful warehouse sale in Apartment Therapy, he didn't doubt for a second this could be a fantastic place to find such interesting little things. We visited yesterday and pretty much wanted to buy at least half of what we saw. The pieces of furniture that blew us away were specifically the armoires and dressers. We're not experts on Japanese and Chinese furniture, but we can tell these pieces are absolutely beautiful and well-built. Here, to touch, caress and enjoy the aroma of antique, real wood is a most delightful feast for the senses. Prices were impressive. The most expensive piece of furniture we saw (a massive dresser that was more a closet) was $2,500. It's not a bargain but if compared with some of the furniture chains' prices, these are great buys--at Kyoto Arts & Antique you're actually getting a one-of-a-kind piece of furniture. We're going to be saving to get one of this dressers when they come back in May. I got some beautiful stencils in pristine condition, with beautiful patterns Japanese artisans use to stamp on kimonos. I'm framing them and hanging them on the office side of my studio. I also got some wooden accents which I'll be using as a frame for a mirror. There are many things you can find for just $5. They come to Seattle twice a year (October and May) and spend 11 days at this warehouse. They're based out of Kyoto and also buy items in China. One of the owners, a very sweet lady, told me that about 2/3 or their merchandise is Japanese and 1/3 are Chinese. Of course, we signed up to get all their information. I can't wait until they're back and we have a little more moolah to spend. They will be in SoDo until today, October 12th. Run, run, run! They'll be there until 7PM.

We've been customers at Kyoto for many years, since before their move to the new warehouse, which is awesome! TIP: Ladies, don't wear high heels unless you're a real pro in them. It's truly an old warehouse and has uneven, rustic floors. The owners live in Kyoto and collect items from around Asia all year, then ship them over to Seattle for their Spring and Fall sales. They have a few people locally who work on organizing and repairing things as they come in so it's a well-oiled machine. If you like the excitement of reveal, go on the first day, but be warned that it is a madhouse. They do put out new items throughout the sale, so there will still be great finds at the end of the sale. Smart people :-) Also, if you're looking for something really specific you can ask, they might have it in storage or, if you're a good customer, they'll try to look for it on their buying trips. All of the staff are extremely knowledgeable and very nice; they all work really really hard for the duration of the sale to send everyone away happy. We've collected an amazing number of unique, beautiful items from furniture to singing bowls to statues to tools to art over the years, we always find something at each sale that is a treasure for us. We wait with bated breath for the flier every six months to announce that Kyoto is opening their doors and truly enjoy wandering the warehouse each and every time!

I look forward to their twice-yearly sales. I mostly shop for kimono and haori, and their prices and quality are excellent. Some prices are amazingly low; if you've ever been to Kyoto and gone shopping at a temple market, their prices are equivalent. Their selection of other items is also amazing. I've seen things I wished I could afford (such as a pair of huge dragon wall-pieces from a temple), but at least I can admire them. If you are looking for a tansu, be sure to take the time to browse what they offer. The first thing we ever purchased from them was a three-piece kimono tansu; we paid about $750 for a beautiful, simple sectional tansu, 1920's era, constructed from kiri wood, which is exactly what you want for storing kimono. It was a bargain; if we'd found such a tansu in a shop, it would have probably been over $1000. One warning: the first day is often rather crazy; people come a couple of hours ahead of the opening time and line up. But they've evolved a good system to help: if you are planning on purchasing items that are heavy or complex (and thus you may need help getting them out) they come out before they open and give you a set of stickers you can use to mark items you are buying. They sometimes also help with parking. Be sure to sign up for their mailing list, so you will get a lovely postcard a couple of weeks before the next sale. I did notice on the latest postcard that there is now a $2 fee for parking, but there is also street parking.

Interesting, affordable Asian antiques are increasingly difficult to find these days, which is why in April and October, this 11-day pop-up sale in Georgetown grows more and more popular. It's truly a treasure hunt and different every time, with floor to ceiling collectables from Japan, China, Bali, India and wherever the owners have traveled through the year. Parking on Airport Way is pretty easy and it can be chilly in the warehouse so wear a jacket and sturdy shoes, too. Make sure you allow plenty of time to wander through all the textiles like kimono and obi, furniture including tansu and tables, and other items to decorate the house (lots of dishes, small statues and other ceramics) and too much more to even begin to describe. I always find something to add to my home and love for many years.

I was back again yesterday, second time now, and had just as much fun as I did the first time. I picked up a couple of items for my home and am loving them. The items for sale are unique, beautiful, exotic (to my eye anyway) and I loved it. The people working there are just lovely, which adds to the experience. I'm already looking forward to the spring event. Thank you!