Fumitsubaki Building

• Chic commercial facility in a renovated Western-style building that dates from the Taisho Period (1912-1926)
• Opened in 2004, Fumitsubaki Building is a commercial facility based inside a renovated Western-style wooden building dating from 1920. It hosts a diverse range of shops, including restaurants and various boutiques.

Access

Approx. 1 min. walk from the hotel

Opening Hours

Opening Hours・Opening times vary depending on the shop.

Website

http://www.fumitsubaki.com/

The Museum of Kyoto

• Opened to commemorate the 1200th anniversary of the former Japanese capital Heian-Kyo.
• The Museum of Kyoto’s permanent collection, which introduces Kyoto’s historical artifacts and cultural works of art, incorporates a film theater and art museum. The museum also organizes a program of special exhibitions throughout the year. It is packed with attractions that include the annex, designated as an Important Cultural Property, and shops housed in refurbished machiya (traditional wooden houses).

Access

Approx. 4 min. walk from the hotel

Opening Hours

Permanent Collection 10:00～19:30 (Last admission 19:00)
Special Exhibitions 10:00～18:00 (closing at 19:30 on Fridays. Last admission 30 mins. prior to closing)
Annex 10:00～19:30 (Except for special events)
Closed on Mondays (or Tuesdays when the Monday is a Public Holiday) and New Year Holiday (Dec. 28 to Jan. 3)

Website

http://www.bunpaku.or.jp/

Eirakuya Hosotsuji Ihee Shoten

• Time-honored cotton cloth company founded in 1615
• Eirakuya Hosotsuji Ihee Shoten is the oldest cotton cloth company in Japan and is currently run by the fourteenth generation of the family that originally founded it 400 years ago. The company now reproduces the tenugui (hand towels) they used to manufacture from the early Meiji period through the Showa period (late 19th century to mid 20th century), which are known as “Machiya Tenugui.” These hand towels are dyed using the yuzen technique, producing beautiful colors unlike those seen on other tenugui. One of the key characteristics of “Machiya Tenugui” is the fact that the colors don’t easily fade. They can be used as regular hand towels but also look fantastic displayed in frames on the wall like paintings. Pick one up as the perfect memento of your trip to Kyoto.

Access

Approx. 2 min. walk from the hotel

Opening Hours

11:00～19:00
Closed: Irregular holidays

Website

http://eirakuya.shop-pro.jp/

Kyoto Shabonya

• Soap shop specializing in handmade products with aromatic and natural ingredients
• Kyoto Shabonya produces handcrafted face soaps and bath additives that are very much “made in Kyoto.” Other products on offer include a variety of cosmetics and bathroom items. Their traditional cosmetics are made using natural ingredients sourced in Kyoto. The shop also invites customers to try their hand at making an original soap.

Access

Approx. 4 min. walk from the hotel

Opening Hours

10:00～19:00 ※Opening hours may change depending on the season. Open every day (except for irregular holidays)

Website

http://www.shabonya.com/

Saryo Suisen Karasuma Oike

• Matcha-flavored Japanese & Western confectionery
• Saryo Suisen is a confectionary shop that specializes in unique matcha tea flavor Japanese and Western sweets. Located down a quiet side street away from the hustle and bustle of the main road, this stylish shop with a traditional yet modern atmosphere is filled with the rich aroma of matcha. There are various kinds of baked goods and fresh sweets on offer, as well as tea and many more items you’ll be desperate to take home as a special souvenir of Kyoto.

Access

Approx. 6 min. walk from the hotel

Opening Hours

110:30～18:00 (Last order 17:30) Closed on Tuesdays ※Open every day from Jul. to Nov.

Website

http://saryo-suisen.com/