Recommended Kyoto Art Stores:
Arc Oasis (in Aeon Mall near Kyoto Station)
Gwasendo Stationary Shop (near Kiyomizu-Gojo)
Recommended Japanese Brands:
Holbein (excellent quality, Dutch name, Japanese brand/made in Japan)
Sakura (Good if you’re on a budget)
Recommended Fushimi-area Restaurants:
Torisei Honten (yakitori restaurant with sake on tap, near Chushojima)
Fushimi Saka Gura Kouji (excellent tastings: flight of 17 sake tastes 1,700 yen!)
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