Kyoto Avanti — Local services in Kyoto

Amazing train, subway, bus, shopping venue! We stayed across the street and came here every day. The place is so big that even my husband got a bit lost ( he NEVER gets lost). The station is always bustling with people especially during commute hours. Take note of the general flow of "traffic" as you walk and you will get where you are going quickly. GPS apps don't work well because of all the floors. I wound up going in circles for an hour one day and had to go outside to get my bearings. This place had hundreds of places to eat and they all have plastic examples to help you decide which one to choose. The best part of this fabulous building is the skywalk and the views...

A good shopping mall where you can shop for the conventional collection of ladies & gentlemen's wear, everyday trinkets from the Don Quijote(I noticed that it was not Quixote, although Quijote may be the original Spanish spelling. However, I've been thinking all along that it was Quixote for some reason), Otaku goods from the Animate and Lashinbang (らしんばん、meaning compass, but this is how it was spelled in their website), and best of all, the huge bookstore on the top floor. Four stars... but the building feels a bit old compared to the Aeon mall a few blocks away. Well, the stock of merchandise is definitely different so I think it isn't fair to make a direct...

If you're trying to avoid the heat or rain, you can walk directly to hear from Kyoto Station. This is a great place to go for foreigners who may need larger clothes and at very reasonable prices too. Shimamura is a really good budget store that goes upto 5-7l in women's clothes and also larger sizes are available for men. Tax back can only be claimed at the airport. Avail is on the floor below and also does more quirky plussize fashion. There is a large Daiso (no food) and Donki. There are also claw machines and direct access to the Keihan...