Kyoto residents come to this collection of stores to shop for fine contemporary and traditional crafts—ceramics, lacquerware, prints, and textiles. You can also purchase moderately priced souvenirs such as dolls, coasters, bookmarks, and paper products. From Kyoto Station take Bus 206 to the Gion stop. The center is on the corner of Shijo-dori and Higashi-oji-dori.
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