Tanakaya

Downtown Kyoto


Tanakaya is one of the best places in Kyoto to buy kyō-ningyō (Kyoto dolls). In addition to the full range of kyō-ningyō, the shop sells display stands and screens, Japanese traditional shell game pieces and miniature Gion Matsuri floats. It's easy to spot by its dolls in the window.


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