Department Store Spots in Katsura / Nishiyama Area

  • Rakusai Takashimaya ( Takashimaya Rakusai )
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    It is a branch of Takashimaya Department Store, which is beside Rakuseinu shopping center. Compared to Takashimaya at Sijo Kawaramachi, this one is much smaller. But the food area is quite good, and...

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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