What is glass Kanzashi? Japanese hairpins made of glass by a craftsman around Kiyomizu temple is perfect for your souvenir.

DATE:2017/03/06

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Kanzashi, souvenir

Have you ever heard of Kanzashi before?
It is Japanese traditional hairpin beloved by Japanese women for a long time. Kanzashi makes women look mature and elegant.
Now it's getting very popular among foreign tourists as a souvenir so we will introduce the Kyoto Glass Factory where you can find well-crafted Kanzashi.

Kanzashi, girl's heart

This Kanzashi has a cute design representing a girl's heart.
The women who wear this Kanzashi are sweet and lovely looking.
This is a perfect souvenir for girls.

Kanzashi, elegant

This one is designed like a princess' hairpin. It reminds you of the elegant dress and fits a woman who arranges her hair in a top knot style.
As you can see, there are various selections of Kanzashi from cute ones to elegant ones.

Kyoto Glass Factory

What do you think about Kanzashi?
If you don't know how to tie your hair with Kanzashi, check out the details on the home page.
Give it a try when visiting Kiyomizu temple.

Name of the facilityKyoto Glass Factory
清水坂ガラス館
ADDRESS569-9 Shiraitocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
京都府京都市東山区五条坂白糸町569-9
TEL075-691-8025
Nearest StationA 13 minutes walk from Kiyomizu-Gojo station on keihan line.
Nearest Bus StopJR Kyoto station → kyoto Ctiy Bus No.206 → Gojo-zaka stop → A 3 minutes walk
Gion Shijo station on Keihan line → Kyoto City Bus NO.207 → Gojo-zaka stop → A 3 minutes walk
Kawaramachi station on Hanky
OPEN9:00 - 18:00
(Note: the open hours are set off and set on in one hour depending on the weather.)
CLOSEDOpen everyday
URLhttp://www.kyoto-glass.com/

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