Access
Thirty seconds from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line), right by Minamiza Theatre, on the second floor of the Gion Matsumoto Building.
Shop Information
| Name | BLANKED KYOTO |
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| Address | 2F Gion Matsumoto Building, 589 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074, Japan |
| Phone | +81 70-9261-0671 |
| Hours | 10:00 - 19:00 (last entry 18:00) |
| Closed | Tuesdays and Wednesdays (open when they fall on a public holiday). Occasional closures are announced on Instagram. |
| Operated by | Nakamori Co., Ltd. |
By Train
| Keihan Line | 30 seconds from Exit 6 of Gion-Shijo Station |
|---|---|
| Hankyu Line | 3 minutes from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (cross Shijo Bridge heading east) |
| From Kyoto Station | City bus 100 or 206 to “Gion” then 3 minutes on foot, or subway + Keihan to Gion-Shijo Station |
Walking Times from Nearby Sights
| Hanamikoji Street | approx. 2 minutes |
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| Yasaka Shrine | approx. 5 minutes |
| Minamiza Theatre | approx. 1 minute |
| Kiyomizu-dera Temple | approx. 15 minutes |
| Kawaramachi / Shijo-Kawaramachi | approx. 3 minutes |
Combine a visit to Yasaka Shrine or Kiyomizu-dera with the 60-minute omamori course, or drop in for the 30-minute bookmark session — an easy stop on any Gion itinerary.
Finding the Entrance
We are on the second floor of the Gion Matsumoto Building. Look for our sign at the ground-floor entrance and take the stairs.
There is no elevator in the building. If stairs are difficult for you, please contact us in advance. We have no parking of our own; paid car parks are available nearby.
Map
Booking
We recommend booking your weaving experience in advance. No reservation is needed to shop for gauze products.
Questions before you visit? Please see our FAQ.