Take Home a 400-Year-Old Japanese Craft as a Unique Kyoto Souvenir #art #travel #japaneseculture

Discover the artistry of kyoshippo, Kyoto’s cloisonné enamel craft cherished for over 400 years. Originating during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568 – 1600), this timeless art uses glassy enamel glazes layered onto pure silver or copper bases, with delicate silver outlines. Once used to adorn shrines, temples, and palaces, kyoshippo embodies the refined elegance and luminous beauty unique to Kyoto.
Just a short stroll from Yasaka Shrine and Gion, Hiromi Art Higashiyama Shop offers you the chance to experience the captivating art of kyoshippo up close. It’s the ideal addition to your Kyoto itinerary—close to iconic Kyoto landmarks—and will let you dive into the history of kyoshippo by crafting your very own custom accessory.
Choose from pendants, straps, brooches, or obi clasps, and bring your vision to life with 16 vibrant color pastes and colorful gems. In just an hour, you’ll craft and bake your own creation, ready to take home as a unique Kyoto souvenir.