Unique Store · Okazaki / Shogoin

Kyoto Handicraft Center 京都ハンディクラフトセンター

A large multi-floor craft and souvenir store near Heian Shrine, with Kyoto crafts, kimono, ceramics and woodblock prints, plus hands-on workshops.

About

Established in 1967, the Kyoto Handicraft Center is one of the largest souvenir and craft stores in the city, set in two buildings on Marutamachi near Heian Shrine. Floors hold ceramics, lacquerware, woodblock prints, kimono and yukata, swords and samurai goods, dolls and accessories, with tax-free shopping. It also runs hands-on craft workshops such as cloisonne and woodblock printing. Staff are used to international visitors.

Highlights

• Multi-floor Kyoto crafts and souvenirs
• Woodblock prints, ceramics and lacquerware
• Kimono, yukata and accessories
• Hands-on craft workshops
• Tax-free shopping

Tips

• Workshops need booking
• Compare prices with Teramachi and Higashiyama
• Combine with Heian Shrine and Okazaki museums
• Open into the evening

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Nearby

• Heian ShrineShrine · 270 m away
• ROHM Theatre KyotoShows & Entertainment · 340 m away
• Okazaki ParkPark · 470 m away
• Yamamoto MenzouRestaurant · 550 m away
• OkakitaRestaurant · 580 m away
• Heian Jingu Great ToriiPhoto Spot · 600 m away
• National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MOMAK)Museum · 600 m away
• Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of ArtMuseum · 600 m away