Information of Shops

Hashiya Mansaku

How many chopsticks are there? This store specializes in chopsticks and chopstick rests. Perhaps because of the image of Kyoto cuisine, chopsticks give a very Kyoto-like impression. Generally, most chopsticks are made of asunaro hinoki cypress, but here in Kyoto, where Nagaoka is a major bamboo production site, this shop has a full lineup of chopsticks and chopstick rests made of bamboo, as well as bamboo toothpicks and toothpick box sets.

• Chopsticks

Ooshima

Since 1946, Ooshima has been popular as a store for everyday footwear for people working in Gion, Kiyamachi, and Ponto-cho. The first thing that catches the eye upon entering the store is the large number of geta (Japanese clogs) and zori (Japanese sandals) that are characteristic of Kyoto. Among them, takageta (high clogs) are purveyed to cooks. It is said that their original purpose was to allow cooks to adjust themselves to the height of cutting boards and cooking tables. Zori are sold wholesale to shrines and temples and stores selling priests’ robes.

• Footwear

Nishiki Marun

Nishiki Marun is a shop where so many different kinds of “cuteness” gather, including cute confections and sundries, that it is impossible to describe it simply. To briefly introduce the merchandise sold in this colorful and bright store, it has colorful kompeito candy and Kyo-ame candy, original cookies made in the company's own facility, Kyoto-exclusive cosmetics, facial packs, perfumes, stick-on nails, and earrings with Japanese designs. There is also a large selection of Kyoto's local sake.

• Sweets,Sake

Terawaki

"A stationery shop in Nishiki Market?" you may think. The family running it had been greengrocers since the Edo period (1603-1867), had opened a greengrocery store in Nishiki Market during WWII, and 30 years later, the store became a stationery shop because there was no one to take over the greengrocery business. "The slightly retro stationery is surprisingly popular," they say.

• Stationery

Aritsugu

This shop has a long history dating back to 1560 when it was originally founded as "Swordsmith Fujiwara Aritsugu." In the shop, an impressively wide variety of knives, pots, and other cooking utensils handmade by skilled craftspeople are lined up as if reflecting the long history of the store. It is supported by a wide range of customers, from top chefs of Kyoto cuisine to ordinary households.

• Knives,Cooking Utensils

Maisendo Nishiki branch

The store is filled with fans and Japanese goods, overflowing with a Kyoto-like atmosphere. Not only do they have fans to keep you cool in the summer, but also fans for decoration that are appreciated for celebrations and other occasions. This is a store that specializes in fans and also deals in a wide variety of Japanese sundries. The largest number of fans is stocked from spring to summer, gradually increasing their supply from around March. You may wish to have one for yourself or as a souvenir.

• Fans, Japanese goods

Manekinko no te

Manekineko no te mainly deals in lucky charm goods made of chirimen-crepe with maneki-neko (figures of cats welcoming good luck) motifs. In addition, the store is filled with a wide variety of items to buy as souvenirs, such as dolls designed based on various characters, Japanese sundries, seasonal goods, etc. It is exciting just to look at them.

• Crepemade goods