Kyoto Handicraft Center

Chekc out a cultural demonstration if you can! We observed a tea ceremony demonstration and learned how to prepare matcha and had a great time. There's also a good selection of books (in Japanese and English) and prints here. Great stop for souvenirs and cultural experiences.

Interesting place to have some souvenirs and lunch, not very tipycal japanese but depends on the clientele and alimentary restrictions guests have.

Incredible staff super friendly very accommodating. We came with a group (gate 1) and enjoyed dinner and the Maiko show. Out of respect for the Maiko I will not post pictures but the performance was amazing. If youre in Kyoto and are able to do this experience I highly recommend it.

Greatly enjoyed a visit with family here; it’s a collection of artisanal craft work from around Japan, not just from Kyoto, with Damascene works made at the centre itself. If time allows, it offers Tea and Geisha performance experiences too. Special mention must be made of the warm and friendly staff who offered great advice too during our visit. If you’re reading this, Arigatou Gozaimasu!

What a beautiful place to come see and buy incredible art. I only regret my walls at home aren't large enough for everything! The shop next door is nice too for other handmade crafts and jewelry.

lots of different things to buy (painting are gorgeous) would definitely recommend doing the meiko meet and greet!!

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!

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 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