SweetsKyoto
Yatsuhashi
八ッ橋
Cinnamon-scented rice-dough sweets, either baked or as 'nama yatsuhashi' wrapped around bean paste.
Where to buyShogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten ↗
Shopping
Shopping streets & markets in Kyoto, Osaka · 3
Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
- Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
- When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
- Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
Traditional craftsKyoto
Sannenzaka · Ninenzaka
三年坂・二年坂
Stone-stepped lanes below Kiyomizu-dera, full of shops selling Kyoto crafts like ceramics, fans and incense.
SouvenirsKyoto
Kyoto Station Shopping
京都駅
The station building and underground mall are full of Kyoto sweets and souvenir shops.
MarketKyoto
Nishiki Market
錦市場
'Kyoto's Kitchen' — a market lined with shops selling pickles, matcha and Kyoto side dishes.
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CarKyoto
Uji Matcha
宇治抹茶
Matcha and matcha sweets from Uji, south of Kyoto.
FoodDotonbori
551 Horai Butaman
551蓬莱 豚まん
Big steamed pork buns; they're refrigerated, so eat them the same or next day.
Where to buy551 Horai Main Store (Namba) ↗
SweetsDotonbori
Rikuro Ojisan Cheesecake
りくろーおじさんのチーズケーキ
Fluffy cheesecake fresh from the oven; a bell rings each time a batch is baked.
Where to buyRikuro Ojisan Namba Main Store ↗
CraftsNara
Nara Lifestyle Goods
中川政七商店
A Nara linen shop over 300 years old; its kitchen cloths and household goods are popular.
Where to buyNakagawa Masashichi Shoten Nara Main Store ↗
SweetsKobe
Kobe Western-style sweets
神戸 洋菓子
Cookies, chocolates and puddings born in the port city of Kobe.
Where to buyMorozoff (Kobe Sannomiya) ↗
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.