Hands - Kyoto — Local services in Kyoto

Another place where you can spend hours upon hours browsing without needing to buy a thing. Although it is very likely that you will walk out this store having done the exact opposite.

This particular Tokyu store has multiple levels and each one covers a certain category of products like cosmetics and health, travel luggage and related, office supplies and books, and an awesome DIY section. I spent an enormous amount of time at the pens, paper, and related accessories selection. I love their selection of pens and had to restrain myself from buying every pen that I laid my eyes on.

My YEA and I explored each of the floors thoroughly to find any deals or must-have items. It was a very fun experience shopping and i don’t normally say that about shopping.

I am on a never-ending quest to find the perfect pen and although Tokyu Hands pen section got me a little closer, the search continues!

Japan seems to understand how to create, design, and sustain department stores that attract people through the doors and Tokyu Hands will...

Tokyu Hands has always been a well-loved store for me. It has a little bit of everything. Toys, electronics, personal care, household items, stationery, etc.

What I think is good about this branch is the fact that the store is smaller in size (floor area) which makes browsing through their merchandise easier and faster.

However, this is also a downside in that, it has a fewer selection of items compared to the other bigger branches.

The store is conveniently located in the central business district with a bus station around a minute's walk away.

Another issue: Foreigners will have to settle their tax exempt purchases in the neighboring Daimaru mall which is a good three minute walk.

The staff were their usual friendly and helpful selves but were not too eager so as to disrupt people who wished to...

1.) Big problem at this store is that for tax refund you need to cross the street to another warehouse, go to the 7th floor, and wait in line (there were many people before me) to get your money back. Also it needs to be done before 12 am the next day or they wont help you anymore. Icing on the cake is that take an additional 1.5 % 'handling' fee. With other (much smaller) shops I can just show passport and they will directly reduce tax from the total payment amount.

2.) Cashier dropped 1000 yen bill change on the floor and claimed she already gave it back. After discussion another co worker finally reached the point to look on the floor and saw the note and returned it. Did not even...