Kyoto Handicraft Center

A great place to go for woodcut prints, English books on all things Japan and Japanese souvenirs. It’s a little out of the way but was worth the visit for reasonably priced art prints to take home.

Worth going just to see some of the amazing craftsmanship of local artisans. Great for picking up small souvenirs or luxury pieces alike. There are two buildings adjacent to each other to browse drom

This really is the perfect spot for souvenir shopping. They have a large range of goods available, from snacks to woodblock prints and swords. And everything was very high quality. For the bigger items they even offer worldwide shipping and the staff speaks very good English. We bought a lot of souvenirs and only regret not having enough luggage space. Highly recommended.

The Kyoto Handicraft Center in Kyoto city is a great place to find a really cool Japanese souvenir for those hard to find friends and family or maybe just for yourself! They have handmade items here that I didn’t see anywhere else on our two week trip. My wife and I came to the center on a tour to see a tea ceremony by a tea master in one of their multipurpose rooms. It was a lovely experience and we learned how to make, drink and host a proper tea ceremony. After that lovely experience, we checked out their wonderful store with their handcrafted items, books, swords, etc. They sell a wide selection of Japanese swords made by one of only two people who make katanas in Kyoto. They have replicas as well as more expensive (real) swords. There were also some really interesting miniature helmets, nice robes, as well as many other interesting things. I bought a sword set and they shipped it to me in Canada. I just received it today and I was very happy with their shipping service! Definitely worth checking out, as it’s a souvenir that I will cherish for many years!

I bought some souvenir there. The quality of stuff there was very good and everything was fairly priced. Wish I had more luggage space. Definitely going back next time. The staff were very nice and helpful and fluent in English. 🫶

This was a beautiful store filled with lots of traditional Japanese artwork. The store offered items like kimonos, hanging scrolls, prints, blades, and stunning biombo screens. I loved the interior and all of the pieces. As to be expected, many items were a little pricey, but I did find some elegant screens for a great price. I was even able to get a recreation of Ogata Korin’s Red and White Plum Blossoms! I was also lucky enough to participate in a Japanese tea ceremony. We made interesting matcha tea with the help of an experienced master. Overall, I truly enjoyed visiting this spot while in Kyoto!

Perfect place for that gift that is for someone a bit more special. Prices were good. It was easily accessible by bus. The store runs across 2 sites both next door to each other. Tax free purchases if you bring your passport.

I did the "meet Maiko" experience. Fantastic, very informative, beautiful dance with a Maiko, plus I got the chance to ask some questions and take a photo with her. There was a fantastic translator there too. Great experience! You get to have a discount voucher to use at the shop too. Very nice, authentic Kyoto goodies.

This place has it all as far as souvenirs. I got stationary and cosmetics, and they also have books, traditional crafts, clothing (yukata and kimono), and more! KHC is composed of two buildings, and most of the items for sale are in the east building. They also have classes in traditional crafts! The information desk is in the West building so stop there to learn more. For gifts with a traditional twist, this is the place.

There are two buildings to the center - East and West. West one has swords, jewelry and some very expensive (5,000,000 yen jewelry boxes) the East one has sweets, plates, books. I think it is a cool inspiration point, and of course, if you are a wealthy tourist this place is something you might find useful. For an average traveler while I do enjoy picking up random items for myself and gifts for friends at home this place was too expensive. It was fun to wonder, but I ended up buying the exact same fan on the market by the Inari Gates for 3x less :) Stop by, but did not worth a trip for me.

This place was a lifesaver. As a tourist, the Kyoto Handicraft Store wasn't a place I had originally planned to stop by. However, running out of Japanese yen and nearby banks being closed on the weekend, I did some research and found that this place had great currency exchange rates with US dollars. Aside from currency exchange, they sell books and crafts. You can also sign up and pay for for Japanese craft lessons.

A great place to buy souvenirs. We came in right before closing time but were still warmly welcomed. You have a lot of options inside, from the postcard to fancy jewelry and expensive katanas. There is a LOT of choice, so you are sure to find two or three perfectly adequate ideas fitting your budget. For example, Japanese pastries, or pouches, or traditional fans or chopsticks... Great service as is almost always the case in Japan. Big shop with various floors. Prices depend on what you buy, but as there is a lot of choice, make sure to compare items. Nice final touch: they give you free Japanese postcards for every purchase.

If you are looking for legit Japanese produced handicrafts (vice those made in China), this is a good stop for you. The prices are high and selection is somewhat limited, but at least you know you are purchasing from Japanese businesses. Lots of tour buses stop here, so it is a tourist hub. You can find some similar items out at small vendors for better prices, so I would recommend looking around at small shops then checking this place out if you haven't found what you want or doubt it's authenticity.

If you are looking to take nice and original Japanese items home, you must go here. Beautiful handicrafts, art, with some trinkets thrown in. I am so glad we found this place. Great restaurants but must make a reservation