Sumikko Gurashi Ginkakuji Store — Local services in Kyoto

I visited the store on tuesday 10th December 2024.

The store was very quiet it was just me inside the shop. After I gathered my items and the ones that were limited edition to the ginkakuji store. (hence why I have given 2 stars instead of 1. Because of the products they had which were really good.)

I went to the till to pay for item and met the store clerk. Who was the only person in the store. As I gave her my items she didn't even greet me. I said hi to her and she barely even looked at me. (Although she had a mask on) I can tell she wasn't friendly from the aura she was giving me. She proceeded to scan my items and I simply just asked her if there was any tax free. She just rudely pointed at the table that showed me "not tax free store" which is fine but you don't have to be so rude about it. After she carried on to scan my items and I asked if I could check the cup before she puts it in the bag. And she suddenly just raised her voice and shouted "WAIT A MINUTE" Very rudely and with hand gestures. I didn't even raise my voice nor was I shouting at her. I simply asked her a question and she rudely responded.

I also wanted to buy extra paper shopping bags to take home and she looked shocked that I wanted to and she rolled her eyes and whispered something in japanese under her breath.

I was so shocked and upset that I really wanted to say to her you are being really rude and just walk out. But I didn't because the products I wanted were limited edition to the ginkakuji store. And I really wanted to purchase it for my kids. Had the products not been limited edition I 100% would...

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