Mar. 13, 2019 UPDATE
Fumitsubaki Building
- 文椿ビルヂング -Traveler Friendly
There is not much guidance of the foreign language.
Information
Japanese only
Languages spoken
Japanese only
Story & Recommendation
A European-style building where you can find unique and hand-selected products
This wooden structure was built about one hundred years ago and is done up in a European style. Inside you will find tall ceilings and a spacious interior that is home to clothing and accessories shops and restaurants. Enjoy the historic feeling of this space while getting in a bit of shopping or a meal. All of the shops offer unique and intriguing products, many of them unique to this location alone. This is a great chance to find your new favorite item.
1Recommend!
Clothes
/ about ¥3,000 ~
Trente-neuf sells women’s clothing and accessories made in Japan.
The cute clothes are made by artisans at a small clothing studio. Each and every one is painstakingly made and will last for a long time. There is only one fitting room, so you may have to wait your turn if the shop is crowded.
2Recommend!
Massage oils
/ ¥2,160 ~ ¥3,672
Perfect Potion sells cosmetics from Australia.
You will find an array of products made from plant-based and natural ingredients.The massage oils are infused with flower and fruit aromas for relaxation. This is a great choice for unwinding at the hotel.
They also sell essential oils, lotions, and shampoos.
3Check it out!
Fabric products
/ ¥3,500 ~ ¥20,000
Tsubaki-labo-KYOTO offers textile goods designed by Koha, a female designer from Kyoto. You will find cushion covers, pouches, umbrellas, and more.
The items are styled on a motif of seasonal Japanese plants. The beautiful colors are produced through Kyoto’s unique dyeing methods.
*Note that photography is not permitted in the shop.
4Check it out!
Curry and naan take-out for
/ ¥850 ~ ¥950
Kamana Kitchen is an Indian restaurant that serves curry free of artificial flavoring and seasonings, so it’s a healthy choice. You can also order curry and naan entrees to go in a bowl. The Japanese menu out front also has entries in English.
*Take-out bowls are an extra ¥30.
*Note that the set menus are not offered for take-out.
How to buy
Shops extend deep through the interior corridor. Just pop into any one that intrigues you. You will find curry and grilled chicken shops at the back.
- Shopping Tips -
Note that each shop has a different level of English-language service.
However, they will all be able to assist you with basic English and gestures.