Shop Tozando Northern Higashiyama

For wanna-be samurai and other fans of Japanese swords and knifes, Tozando should be high on your itinerary.

Almost directly across the street from the Kyoto Handicraft Center, Tozando is the best place in Kyoto to buy real and reproduced Japanese swords (katana) and knives, as well as related items. You can’t miss the shop: just look for the authentic samurai armor in window. Our only advice (other than bringing plenty of cash if you intend to make a purchase) is not to put this stuff in your carry-on luggage.

See also our in-depth article on Kyoto Samurai.

English address:
24 Shogoin Entomi-cho, Sakyo-ku

Japanese address:
左京区聖護院円頓美町24

Opening hours:
10am-7pm

Price:
Iaido sword from \21,000

Nearest Transport:
10min walk from Jingu Marutamachi Station, Keihan line

Telephone: 762-1341

Website: Official Website (English)

Near To Here:
Tozando is located in Kyoto’s Northern Higashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Northern Higashiyama, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.

Where Is This Place Located?

• Open the Kyoto map
• You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
• Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
• Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
• If you’re using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.

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