STORE INFORMATION
Kyoto is one of the best place to look for antique items in Japan since here is unscathed by bombs of World War II. Old temples and other historical spots, machiyas(traditional town houses of merchants in Kyoto), ryokans(traditional Japanese inn) and many old (traditional) culture that comes with them are still remained here today.
ABOUT “ANTIQUE BLUE PARROT”
Our store ‘antique blue Parrot’ is an licensed antique store for more than 40 years receiving the great benefit from historical Kyoto.
You won’t be able to find such a large store with full of (beautiful) unique antique items anywhere in Kyoto except for us.
Our variety of items are mainly from 1900s that once used in everyday life. Such as Japanese ceramic ware including many fine “Imari” , glass ware, lacquered ware, silver ware, lamps, rugs, doors, folding screen, Ukiyoe(wood block prints), Japanese old utensils, Japanese and European furniture, small articles imported from Europe, and many others.
INFORMATION
Business hours
Open 11:00 - 19:00
Close every Wednesday and 2nd Thursday
Access
Nearest bus stop "Kumano-jinja mae", about 20-25min form Kyoto station by bus.
Please refer the Google map below.
Services
・Free delivery to your hotel (where you stay) in Kyoto.
・Overseas EMS shipping available.
・Accept all major credit cards.
・English spoken.
Online store
Japanese language only. If you are interested in any items on website or have any questions, please contact us by Email.
shop@blueparrot.jp
FLOOR GUIDE
1st Variety of antiques / Cashier
variety of Japanese chinawares, glasswares, lamps, accessories, wall clock, Japanese medals, Japanese and Ruropean small antique articles, Japanese Furniture.
2nd Japanese quality ceramic and European style furniture, Ukiyoe
Imari chinawares, fine tablewares, fine lacquer wares, Japanese and European Furniture, Ukiyoe, wall mirrors
3rd Lacquer ware and Traditional Japanese Furniture
lacquer wares, lacquer trays, charcoal braziers, folding screen, doors, rugs, hanging scrolls, Japanese Furniture
SPECIAL ABOUT US
Every items are carefully chose through our eyes from dealers only market in Kyoto. From small items to impressive furnitures, all items we have are polished and repaired nicely for daily use and as a gift.
Unlike the typical closed atmosphere of traditional antique stores, we have relaxed open atmosphere and staffs are always happy to welcome every antique beginners to fans.
We are located on Marutamachi street just across the road from Kyoto Handicraft Center. We have Heian jingu shrine, Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art, National Museum of Modern Art, Okazaki park, Kyoto city zoo, ROHM Theater in 5-10min walk to south. Also Shogoin, and Kurodani temple(Konkai komyoji temple) in 5-10min to north. This is a nice quiet area to relax and refine your art sense.
Whether you are in Kyoto for study, business or on a holiday, we believe visitors of anywhere will enjoy our store and will find something special for the memories of Japan.
Please be sure to visit our store. We look forward to welcoming you!
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