Top 10 places to shop in Kyoto

The city of Kyoto, apart from being the cultural capital of Japan, is quite a bit of a shopper’s paradise. So we bring to you the top 10 places to shop in Kyoto. While Tokyo is a haven for pop culture enthusiasts, Kyoto has more traditional fare up for grabs. However, that does not in any way mean that the city lacks modern shopping complexes. Unlike popular perception of Kyoto being stuck in a time warp, an entire district of the Imperial Capital is lined with the fanciest of malls in the country. And to counter these glittering high-rises, there are several antiquated stores selling Japanese arts and crafts, thus proving that this metropolis has a little bit of everything for everyone. From the Kyoto Handicraft Centre to the opulent gallerias of Shijo Dori, from the souvenir shops of the historic Higashiyama district to the many outlets lining the futuristic Kyoto Station, this city is like a box of treasures.

The icing on the cake is the fact that unlike other Japanese cities, Kyoto is quite pocket-friendly, if you know where to go. And in order to help you pick out the best of the lot, here are the 10 most popular places to shop while travelling around Kyoto.