Information of Shops

Kyo meat ship Hiro Nishiki

This is the only restaurant in Kyoto where both take-out and eat-in can be enjoyed. Specialties are the "Beef Toro Aburi-Sushi" and "Steak Stick. Be sure to try the "Grill de Steak," where a professional grills your choice of steak in the showcase in front of you.

• Meat, Lunch box, Beef dishes

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

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

Nishiki Takakuraya

Takakuraya’s owner stands by the notion that “Kyoto pickles are not salty.” Takakuraya’s lightly pickled Daifuku hakusai —a variety of Chinese cabbage with a yellow core—is pickled in a low-sodium kelp stock to preserve the flavor of the sweet core. The red-leafed daikon radish, Shizumurasaki, which is grown only by one farm in Kumiyama, Kyoto Prefecture, has a refined taste that spreads in the mouth.

• Kyo Pickles

Hanayori kiyoe

The Kiyoe Olive Farm is located in South Australia. Kiyoe is the highest quality olive oil made from the ripe olives harvested there. This store sells Kiyoe olive oil and deep-fried foods made with Kiyoe olive oil. It is very popular among both locals and tourists.

• Olive oil

Mori

Mori delivers Kyoto pickles that bring out the natural flavors of the ingredients. This shop not only purchases the ingredients, but also grows them on its own farm in Kameoka, Kyoto. Mori also maintains its traditional method of pickling passed down through generations. ri is committed to making traditional Kyoto pickles, it also focuses on creating pickles that transcend traditional boundaries.

• Kyo Pickles

Yontora

Founded in 1910, Yontora has been dealing in vegetables and fruits, mainly Kyoto vegetables, for about 110 years. Its main business is wholesale to ryotei (traditional Japanese-style restaurants) and other restaurants, but it also focuses on retail sales in the store and online sales. When ordering produce to be sent from the store for gifts or for your home, they will ask you about your budget and the number of family members, and will pack seasonal items for you.

• Kyo Vegetables

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