Next time you are in Kyoto, Japan, if you find yourself in the Higashiyama historic district, stop in at the little shop with the red awning: Shokubuteten Kohii has a most unusual collection of plants (and coffee beans) for sale. Walk halfway up the hill, and there it is on the corner:
Photographs via Il Ne Kore.
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Above: Potted orchids, ferns, vines, and miniature bonsai.
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Above: Shop owner Miho doesn’t have a website. For more information, see Il Ne Kore.
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Above: Kyoto’s Higashiyama neighborhood, where Shokubuten Kohii is located, is one of 11 districts in the city, and has strict regulations to curb new development and protect historic buildings.
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For more of our favorite local floral shops, see Fashion’s Favorite Fleuriste: Thierry Boutemy in Belgium and Aktipis Flower Shop in Patras.
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