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The covered shopping arcade north-south between Shijo and Sanjo in Kyoto. 100 shops of street snacks, takoyaki stalls, cheap eats and souvenir food.
Takashimaya Kyoto Depachika is a food market in Karasuma Kawaramachi, Kyoto.
Takashimaya's depachika on Shijo-Kawaramachi in Kyoto. Heavy wagashi line, a tight sushi-counter ring and the city's most coordinated bento takeaway.
Address: Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8520, Japan
The covered shopping arcade north-south between Shijo and Sanjo in Kyoto. 100 shops of street snacks, takoyaki stalls, cheap eats and souvenir food.
Saturday-morning farmers market on the Kamogawa riverbank by Demachiyanagi, Kyoto. 50-grower lineup of Kyoto-vegetable farmers, pickle makers and tofu makers.
Monthly handmade market on the 4th Sunday at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto. 250 craft and food stalls; the wagashi and honey end is the eaters' destination.
The underground passage below Kyoto Station, 120 food and shop counters running from JR to Karasuma Subway. Ramen counters, ekibens and the chain quick lunch.
The covered shopping arcade north-south between Shijo and Sanjo in Kyoto. 100 shops of street snacks, takoyaki stalls, cheap eats and souvenir food.
A short Kawaramachi arcade in Demachiyanagi, Kyoto, anchored by Demachi Futaba mochi at the south end. 40 small shops including bento, coffee and grocers.
The kitchen of Kyoto: four covered blocks east-west on Nishikikoji-dori, 130 stalls of pickles, tofu, tea, fish, and the wagashi the city's tea houses use.