Tsujikura

Downtown Kyoto


Tsujikura is a small store stocking the beautiful wagasa (waxed-paper umbrellas) the company has been manufacturing since the 17th century, which come in a mix of colours with traditional and modern design. It also has a small selection of Isamu Noguchi's famous Akari paper lamps.


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