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souvenirs. Some of Kyoto’s best little eateries are either in or sold spectacular regional pottery and other arts and crafts
just outside of the market. Most towns, and cities we visited – some that were shockingly expensive. If you shop around
had some form of this type of market that services locals and you can find some great deals like the affordable hand-paint-
visitors. ed linen wall hanging and an antique metal teapot which now
We also discovered fascinating shopping along the main graces our collection of travel memorabilia. Be sure to indulge
streets leading to temples. Tiny shops are crammed with in some of the sweet treats for sale, including soft serve ice
tourist souvenirs, often cheap trinkets probably made in cream cones in exotic flavors like wasabi and green tea.
China. But occasionally we came across wonderful shops that As a rule, merchants do not bargain in Japan. However,
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