Kyoto Art & Antiques — Local services in Seattle

I visited Kyoto Art and Antiques with a friend. It's located in Georgetown. There’s free parking available, but make sure to place the postcard from the warehouse entrance on your dashboard to use the lot.

There are two entrances—on the left side you’ll find kimono and textiles, and on the right are antiques.

The space is quite large. The kimono section has a wide variety of colorful fabrics, obi, and accessories neatly arranged. It’s fun just to browse. However, the staff didn’t offer any guidance or assistance, so it’s very much a self-guided experience.

In the antiques section, there are tea ceremony tools, ceramics, wooden Buddha statues, calligraphy pieces, and more. You can really feel the depth of Japanese culture. They say new items are added daily, so it seems like a place you could come back to often and always find something new.

It’s a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, perfect for those who are into Japanese art or just want to take their time exploring. Definitely worth a visit if you're...

A huge selection of primarily Japanese antiques ranging from wood stools to samurai armor. Lots of potential magical finds in the antique clutter that gives off the vibe of faraway lands. I’d like to say get there on the first day of opening to compete with the people that make it their business to purchase a large portion of the floor within minutes of entering. The ambiance of entering the old brick buildings looking up to see that the buildings have been hallowed is pretty cool. $15 for a sake bottle, $5 for a fan, $2500 for a stone pagoda, and $110 for a timber saw. Prices are reasonable if not the best you can get outside of Japan. Things will sellout or be picked over fast and the hype for Kyoto Antiques only grows each time they open. Out of all the wonderful things to do in the Seattle area, browsing Kyoto Antiques twice a year would have to be put in my...

For people who love Japanese things this place is wonderful. It was my first visit and I was impressed with how well organized the staff was in directing people and everything had a price. Prices started at $1 for sake bowls in up to antique furniture. Many affordable pieces in between such as kimono for $15 (varies on item) to $20 large kokeshi. I recommend bringing a bag or box to use while shopping for smaller items and for best selection go on first day. Be prepared for a longer...