Kyoto was born from the establishment of Heian-kyo city in 794. It has now become one of the world's most popular sightseeing cities.This website is an introduction to carefully selected shops in Kyoto, a city with over 1,200 years of history. In Japan, Kyoto Prefecture has the highest amount of well-established stores with histories of more than a hundred years, with over 1,800 on the list. This site will gradually introduce such stores, Kyoto cuisine, traditional Kyoto arts and crafts, Kyoto souvenirs and many more.You can also browse the shops featured in the free magazines, "THE KYOTO", also available as E-books.We hope you will visit these shops on your sightseeing trip to Kyoto.