Morita Washi is our favorite shop in Kyoto. Full stop. Specializing in washi (Japanese handmade paper), this place is an artist’s dream come true.
If you aren’t familiar with washi, this place will be a revelation to you. You simply won’t believe the variety of paper and paper goods on offer here, with everything from rough “country-style” paper to intricately-patterned paper that is literally suitable for framing. You can spend hours here browsing the offerings here and it’s nearly impossible to leave without buying much more than you had intended. But, fear not: your purchase won’t go to waste – washi happens to make the world’s most distinctive and memorable gift-wrapping paper.
English address:
1F Kajinoha Building, 298 Ogisakaya-cho, Higashinotoin-dori, Bukkoji agaru, Shimogyo-ku
Japanese address:
下京区東洞院通仏光寺上る扇酒屋町298 カジノハビル1F
Opening hours:
9:30am-5:30pm, to 4:30pm Saturday
Closed Sunday & national holidays
Price:
Hand-made washi (620mm x 970mm) from \270
Nearest Transport:
10min walk from Shijo Station, Karasuma subway line or Karasuma Station, Hankyu line
Telephone: 341-1419
Website:
Official Website (Japanese)
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Near To Here:
Wagaminomise Morita Washi is located in Kyoto’s Downtown district. See our complete list of things to do in Downtown Kyoto, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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