Unique Store · Teramachi Oike

Kyukyodo Kyoto Honten 鳩居堂京都本店

Incense, washi paper, calligraphy brushes and seasonal postcards from a shop founded in 1663, on Teramachi opposite City Hall.

Hours10:00-18:00

ClosedIrregular

PriceTypical souvenir spend: ¥2,000

Getting thereKyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station (Tozai Line), 2 min

Time needed30 min

Best timeAny time

Address520 Shimohonnojimaecho, Teramachi-dori Aneyakoji-agaru, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

Websitekyukyodo.co.jp

About

Kyukyodo began as a pharmacy in 1663 and became one of Japan's foremost incense and stationery makers. The Kyoto main store sells incense sticks and sachets, washi letter paper and envelopes, calligraphy brushes, ink and seasonal greeting cards, many with delicate woodblock-printed designs. It is a calm, elegant place to buy light, gift-worthy souvenirs.

Highlights

Incense maker founded in 1663
Washi letter sets and woodblock postcards
Calligraphy brushes and ink
Seasonal designs
Elegant traditional shop

Tips

Incense sachets make good light gifts
Seasonal postcards change monthly
Closed some Sundays
Opposite Kyoto City Hall on Teramachi

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