Sleek home goods store with a wildly cool interior and a great variety of Japanese pottery. Check out the cafe on the first floor, it is a must for design lovers. 

This hotel is truly something out of a daydream. Designed by Tadao Ando, perhaps one of Japan’s greatest architects, and filled with beautiful art pieces, warmth and character. It respectfully breaks the rules of a traditional ryokan. Make sure to eat in their restaurant which serves delicious Japanese or Western-style breakfast, lunch, and dinner. 

An incredible ryokan with an even more incredible view over the Shirakawa Canal. Originally built as an Ochaya, which is a place where Geiko and Maiko live, study, and work. 

MOMOTARO JEANS represents the precision and pride of Japanese denim production, and Kyoto is the perfect place to pick up a pair. The space is pared-back and product-focused, allowing the craftsmanship to shine, with the changing rooms particularly aesthetically pleasing. The team are knowledgeable and happy to guide you through different fits, fabric weights and how they’ll age. On-site hemming is available on the day and can be done in as little as 30 minutes. These are investment pieces, so it’s worth taking time to find the right pair