Shopping is definitely indispensable when going to Japan. After all, shopping is a must in Japan. There is a place in Kyoto that is very suitable for shopping. This place is Kawaramachi. In addition to having a complete range of things, the transportation is also super convenient. Transportation in Kawaramachi

The transportation in Kawaramachi, located in the hub area, is very convenient. Except for the lack of JR, buses, electric trains, and subways can all go there.

1. Departing from Kobe and Osaka Umeda: Hankyu Railway-Kawaramachi Station

Can be combined with Kyoto Arashiyama! For example: go to Arashiyama in the morning and take the Hankyu Railway Kawaramachi in the afternoon Shopping at the station~

2. Departing from within Kyoto: Kyoto Metro Karasuma Line - Shijo Station

If you are going to Kawaramachi from Kyoto City, you can choose to take the Kyoto bus or subway. The Kyoto Metro*** has 2 lines, the Karasuma Line and the Tozai Line. Shijo Station is located at K09 of the Karasuma Line. It is recommended that you decide which mode of transportation to take based on whether your location is near a subway station!

3. Departing from within Kyoto: Kyoto Bus

In addition to the subway, buses are also available for transportation within Kyoto. However, since Kawaramachi Station is a bustling area and there are many bus stops, it is a little more complicated. Department Store

1. Takashimaya

Takashimaya located at the intersection of Kawaramachi is a classic traditional department store. In addition to clothing, cosmetics, and groceries, Takashimaya’s food court It is also very easy to shop, and you can buy all kinds of local products! In addition, there is a post office on the 7th floor, which is very convenient if you want to send postcards~

Of course, when it comes to Takashimaya, it is definitely We can’t fail to mention Hello

Kitty’s 5% discount card. Just show your passport to the service counter on the first floor to get it. The discount method is that you can enjoy a 5% discount with a single purchase of 3,000 yen (excluding tax). , but even if you don’t want to spend money, it’s not a good idea to use the Kitty card as a souvenir

Recommended: Pokemon Center Kyoto

Pokemon Center on the fifth floor of Takashimaya

It is a Pokémon specialty store. It is only available here and in Osaka Umeda in the Kansai region. Especially the limited edition Geisha Pikachu. If you are a Pokémon fan, don’t miss it!

I like to collect commemorative coins. Friends, don’t miss the Kyoto limited edition coin press! It’s 200 yen a time. There are three designs to choose from, and two of them are Pikachu wearing traditional Japanese costumes~

Tips:

Business hours: 10:00—20:00

2. Kawaramachi OPA

Kawaramachi OPA is also located near the Kawaramachi intersection. It is a department store mainly for young people, such as Crisp, LOWRYSFARM, etc., as well as Daiso, Book

off, etc., and the super cute Sanli You can spend an afternoon at the big-eared dog-themed restaurant!

Both the entrance appearance and the interior decoration are based on dreamy white and paired with warm-toned lighting, making people feel full of excitement. To create a sense of warmth, there are also big-eared dog dolls placed on the seats inside the store, so you can hold it while enjoying cute and delicious food.

The food is very cute! Especially the cake on the top left of the menu and the sundae on the bottom left are super exquisite.

Tips:

Address: Shijo Kame, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakakyo-ku, Kyoto

Business hours: 11:00—21:00

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Marui Department Store stocks many young and popular brands. Whether it is clothing or groceries, it is very easy to shop. There is also a very popular eyewear brand Zoff! In addition, holders of China Trust Credit Card can enjoy a 10% discount. , Easy Card and JCB

Cards enjoy a 50% discount, and tax exemption is also included!

Tips:

Address: Shijo, Shimokyo-ku, Kyoto City No. 68 Higashiirimacho, Tsugawara Town

Business hours: 10:30-20:30

4. Fujii Daimaru

For those who like dessert afternoon tea, this is definitely the place Don’t miss Fujii Daimaru Department Store! In addition to the famous HARBS on the 4th floor, there is also the “%Arabica

Kyoto” coffee shop opened by Mr. Junichi Yamaguchi, who won the world latte art championship in 2014! Enjoy the afternoon After tea, it would be nice to leisurely browse BEAMS, snidel and other Japanese brands~

Recommended: %ArabicaKyoto

%Arabica

Kyoto is currently only available in Kyoto Higashiyama in Japan There are branches in , Arashiyama and Fujii Daimaru. Although the Fujii Daimaru branch in Kawaramachi is in a department store, the design style of the store and the quality of its coffee are also above the standard. In addition, the location is more convenient than other branches. , don’t miss it when you come to Kawaramachi~

Tips:

Address: No. 605, Teramachi-dori Shijo, Sadanmae-machi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City

Business hours: 10:30-20:00

5. Kyoto BAL

Kyoto BAL reopened in 2015, bidding farewell to the image of an old commercial building and transforming into a A high-quality department store with 33 selected stores at home and abroad, such as Ron

Herman, MUJI, etc., which provide high-quality enjoyment from clothing, groceries to furniture, and it is very comfortable to shop!

Recommendation: Today's Special

For those who like shopping for Japanese groceries, Today's on the 4th floor

In addition to stationery and daily necessities, Special focuses more on daily necessities. Sauce and vinegar tea! Whether it is carefully selected food, sauces, or kitchen supplies, they are all of high quality. This is also the store's spirit of "how to choose a good life"!

Tips:

Address: 251 Yamazaki-cho Sanjo, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City

Business hours: 11:00-20:00 Shopping Street

Japanese "shopping streets" are commonly used It refers to a densely packed gathering area or area of ??shops. It is usually set up near a station, and there are roofs above the connected shopping streets. If it has a roof, it is also called an arcade shopping street (ア_ケ_ド shopping street). 1. Shin Kyogoku Street

Shin Kyogoku Street is the second oldest shopping street in Japan (the oldest is Nakamise Street in Asakusa, Tokyo), but it is still easy to shop today. There is everything here, including gourmet food, drugstores, clothing, supplies, and 100-yen shops, and the prices are affordable!

In addition, there is Nishikitenmangu Shrine near Nishiki Market, which is for those who seek knowledge and knowledge. The shrine, although not big, is crowded with people.

Recommended: Yuyi Takoyaki

Takoyaki wrapped in pancakes is a very innovative way to eat it.

Address: 501-6 Shitomacho, Shinkyogoku, Nakakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

Recommendation: Honwaka Floresta Kyoto Main Store

Hon Floresta's animal donuts are really great. Not only are they cute in appearance, but they are also made with organic and natural ingredients. There is also a CAFE on the second floor, which provides some other desserts and drinks for dine-in. If you have been shopping for a long time, why not come here? Let’s take a rest here for a while~

Address: 565 Shijo Kamiya Nakanocho, Shinkyogoku-dori, Nakakyo-ku, Kyoto

Business hours: 11:00—21:002. Teramachi-dori< /p>

Teramachi-dori is on the road next to Shinkyogoku-dori. It has a very similar style and is a very good shopping street.

Tips:

Address: 522 Honnojimae-cho, Oikeshita, Teramachi-dori, Nakakyo-ku, Nakakyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture

Opening hours: 06:00-17:003 .Nishiki Market

Tokyo’s kitchen is Tsukiji Market, Osaka’s kitchen is Kuromon Market, so we must also mention Kyoto’s Kitchen Nishiki Market! All kinds of local delicacies can be found here I found it here. Although it is called a market, it is quite clean and tidy. There are many places to eat and shop. It is a good place that cannot be missed when you come to Kyoto.

Tips:

Address: Kinkojidori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City

Business hours: Each store is different, basically open from morning to 17:00: 00, 18:00

Recommendation: Snoopy Tea House

Snoopy fans, if you want to go to Snoopy Tea House, you don’t have to go to Kyushu or Hokkaido, you can find it in Nishiki Market in Kyoto! The first floor is mainly In order to sell souvenirs and snacks, the second floor is a theme restaurant.

SNOOPY-shaped sweet potato buns are still very cute, but they are not sold individually, only in packs of two and four.

Tips:

Address: 480 Nakaoya-cho, Nakakoya-cho, Nakagyo-ro, Nakakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture

Business hours: 10:30-17: 30

Recommendation: こんなもんじゃSoy Milk Donuts

こんなもんじゃ’s soy milk products are very famous, especially soy milk ice cream and soy milk donuts. The soy milk donuts are not very big and have a soft texture with a strong bean flavor.

Address: 494 Nakaoya-cho, Nakagyoji, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City

Business hours: 10:00—18:00

Recommended: Miki Egg Tamagoyaki

There are many tamagoyaki shops in Nishiki Market, but among them Miki Egg Tamagoyaki is the most famous. Tamagoyaki made of fresh eggs, kombu soup, and dried bonito fish has a delicious texture. Dense and solid.

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Recommendation: Hana Yue's bean curd and cream croquette

Hana's bean curd and cream croquette is a very famous snack in Nishiki Market. The bean curd and cream filling are mixed and put into the frying pan. Deep-fried, crispy fried coating with soft cream filling.

Tips:

Address: 399 Shishita Funayacho, Miyukicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City

Business hours: 10:00-18: 00(weekdays)10:00-19:00(holidays)