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We would like to inform you that we will be closed to business for the summer from 8/15(Mon) to 8/17(Wed).Any orders and inquiries during this time will be dealt with from 8/18(Thu). Thank you for your kind understanding.
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International shipping by DHL is now available, so please don't worry about ordering from overseas. Tsujikura's products are delivered safely, securely, and quickly by DHL, the global network specialist. You will be notified of the package number at the time of shipment, and you can check the delivery schedule on the DHL website.Tsujikura – the long-established wagasa manufacturer since 1690.
We have been preserving tradition and culture of Japanese umbrellas for over three hundred years.
Our hope is to introduce and bequeath the beauty of Japanese umbrellas to the world from historical Kyoto, wishing that people in the world, not only in Japan, would love Kyoto and Japan-made wagasa, the washi-made umbrellas and parasols.
Established in 1690, Tsujikura is proud to maintain the tradition and culture kept for more than 300 years. Please feel our passion to pursue authenticity.
There are three types of Wagasa: an umbrella (Wagasa), a parasol for dancing (Maigasa) and a parasol (Higasa).
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Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
$358.51
This is a traditional sturdy Bangasa made of bamboo and Japanese paper. It can be used on rainy days because the Japanese paper is waterproofed by coating it with vegetable oil specially made for Wagasa.
Janome (Slender umbrella)
$641.55
"Evening Moon" This snake's-eye umbrella is designed to resemble the faintly floating moon seen in the evening. The inside of the umbrella is decorated with threads matching the color of the umbrella.
The moonlit pattern is made by hand, using the advanced techniques of skilled craftsmen, and each piece is made by hand with meticulous attention to detail.
It fascinates the heart of the wearer both from the outside and from the inside.
$613.25
Washi craftsmen and wagasa umbrella craftsmen work hard every day to preserve and pass on to future generations the traditions and culture that have been handed down from generation to generation since ancient times in Japan.
The combination of these two traditional crafts has resulted in a beautiful and genuine Kurodani Washi umbrella through a number of processes. We are pleased to offer you a superb product made by "Kyoto Kurotani Washi" and "Kyoto Wagasa shop Tsujikura".
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Janome (Slender umbrella)
Janome (Slender umbrella)
$471.74
Janome" is a traditional and prestigious Japanese umbrella with an impressive white ring. Usuzakura is a gentle peach-colored Janome umbrella.
Janome (Slender umbrella)
$424.56
The light blue ground with a floral Temari pattern and Koetsu brown eaves make this Wagasa even prettier and gentler.
The Temari pattern has a meaning of "for a child to grow up roundly" and "for everything to settle down roundly".
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
$254.73
The ume motif is said to have been favored by Sen no Rikyu. It is considered a symbol of prosperity of offspring due to the fast growth, perseverance, and vitality of the ume tree, and is also considered a lucky pattern representing the New Year.
Out of stock
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
$254.73
This is a Japanese parasol made of Kyoto Yuzen Washi paper with a lovely plum komon pattern.
Under the sunlight, the plum komon pattern shows through.
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
$707.60
"Fubuki" (blowing snow)
The black bark of kouzo and other trees, as well as the thick fiber bonds, are not removed, leaving the texture of the bark as in "fubuki". The raw materials are carefully selected and manufactured with the utmost care and quality. We hope you will feel the long story of how it is made.
Popular Products
Janome (Slender umbrella)
Janome (Slender umbrella)
$471.74
Janome" is a traditional and prestigious Japanese umbrella with an impressive white ring. Usuzakura is a gentle peach-colored Janome umbrella.
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
$226.42
Janome (Slender umbrella)
Janome (Slender umbrella)
$641.55
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
$358.51
This is a sturdy, old-fashioned Bangasa made of bamboo and Japanese paper. The Japanese paper is coated with vegetable oil specially designed for Japanese umbrellas to make it waterproof, so it can be used on rainy days.
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
Bangasa (Sturdy umbrella)
$358.51
This is a traditional sturdy Bangasa made of bamboo and Japanese paper. It can be used on rainy days because the Japanese paper is waterproofed by coating it with vegetable oil specially made for Wagasa.
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
Higasa (Japanese parasol)
$235.86
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Address 7F Tsujikura Bldg. Higashi-gawa Shijyo Noboru, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Japan604-8026
Tel: 075-221-4396
Opening Hours 12:00 - 18:00 (Closed Wednesday)