Kyoto fragrance guide

Where to Buy Perfume in Kyoto: 18 Fragrance Shops

A traveler-focused guide to 18 verified fragrance shops in Kyoto, including custom fragrance studios, niche stores and department-store beauty floors.

Before you visit: opening hours and store services can change. Check the official page on the day of your visit. English assistance and tax-free shopping are marked “Not confirmed” unless verified by the store.

Last verified: 26 Aug 2026

18 places to explore

01 · Custom fragrance

My Only Fragrance Teramachi

My Only Fragrance TERAMACHI

Area: Teramachi & Kawaramachi
Address: MP Building 1F, 245 Shikibu-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Opening hours: 11:00〜20:00(通し営業)
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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02 · Custom fragrance

My Only Fragrance Kiyomizu

My Only Fragrance KIYOMIZU

Area: Kiyomizu & Higashiyama
Address: 3-348 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kiyomizu-michi bus stop
Opening hours: 10:30〜18:30
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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03 · Custom fragrance

My Only Fragrance Kawaramachi

MY ONLY FRAGRANCE KAWARAMACHI

Area: Kawaramachi
Address: 1F, 271-2 Tenma-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Opening hours: 11:00〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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04 · Custom fragrance

CABINET

CABINET

Area: Teramachi & Shijo
Address: 543 Ebisu-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Opening hours: 11:00〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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05 · Custom fragrance

THE FLAVOR DESIGN STORE KYOTO

THE FLAVOR DESIGN STORE "KYOTO"

Area: Kiyomizu & Higashiyama
Address: 362-8 Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kiyomizu-michi bus stop
Opening hours: 10:30〜18:30
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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06 · Brand boutique

SHOLAYERED Kyoto Sanjo

SHOLAYERED 京都三条店

Area: Sanjo & Downtown
Address: 57 Benkeiishi-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Opening hours: 11:00〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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07 · Niche & multi-brand specialist

LE SILLAGE FRAGRANCE SHOP KYOTO

LE SILLAGE FRAGRANCE SHOP KYOTO

Area: Shijo-Karasuma
Address: 233-2 Shinmei-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Karasuma Station
Opening hours: 11:00〜20:00
Closed: 不定休
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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08 · Brand boutique

LE LABO Kyoto Shinpuhkan

LE LABO Kyoto Shinpuhkan

Area: Karasuma Oike
Address: Shinpuhkan 1F, 586-2 Bano-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Karasuma Oike Station
Opening hours: 11:00〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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09 · Brand boutique

LE LABO KYOTO MACHIYA

LE LABO KYOTO MACHIYA

Area: Kiyamachi & Pontocho
Address: 206 Shimokoriki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Gion-Shijo Station
Opening hours: 10:00〜19:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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10 · Niche & multi-brand specialist

201LAB PLATFORM KYOTO

201LAB PLATFORM KYOTO

Area: Teramachi & Downtown
Address: 348 Iseya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Station
Opening hours: 11:00〜19:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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11 · Department-store counter

L'Atelier des Parfums at JR Kyoto Isetan

ラトリエデパルファム JR京都伊勢丹

Area: Kyoto Station
Address: JR Kyoto Isetan 2F, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto Station
Opening hours: 10:00〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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12 · Department store & beauty floor

JR Kyoto Isetan

JR京都伊勢丹

Area: Kyoto Station
Address: Higashishiokoji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto Station
Opening hours: 10:00〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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13 · Department-store counter

Jo Malone London at Kyoto Takashimaya

JO MALONE LONDON 京都高島屋店

Area: Shijo-Kawaramachi
Address: Kyoto Takashimaya 1F, 52 Shin-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Opening hours: 10:30〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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14 · Department-store counter

L'Atelier des Parfums at Kyoto Takashimaya

ラトリエデパルファム京都高島屋

Area: Shijo-Kawaramachi
Address: Kyoto Takashimaya 1F, 52 Shin-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Opening hours: 10:30〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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15 · Department store & beauty floor

Daimaru Kyoto

大丸京都店

Area: Shijo-Karasuma
Address: 79 Tachiuri-nishi-machi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Karasuma Station
Opening hours: 10:00〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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16 · Department-store counter

SHIRO at Daimaru Kyoto

SHIRO 大丸京都店

Area: Shijo-Karasuma
Address: Daimaru Kyoto 1F, 79 Tachiuri-nishi-machi, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Karasuma Station
Opening hours: 10:00〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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17 · Department store & beauty floor

Kyoto Takashimaya

京都高島屋

Area: Shijo-Kawaramachi
Address: 52 Shin-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station
Opening hours: 10:30〜20:00
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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18 · Custom fragrance

Your Musk John's Blend Kyoto Nishiki Market

Your Musk John's Blend Kyoto 錦市場店

Area: Nishiki Market
Address: Roa Kyoto Building 1F, 458-1 Jumonji-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Nearest station: Karasuma Station
Opening hours: 10:00〜19:30
English support: Not confirmed
Tax-free shopping: Not confirmed

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Tax-free eligibility and procedures can change. Read the Japan tax-free perfume shopping guide and confirm the store's current procedure.

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