About Tsujikura
Established in 1690, Tsujikura is proud to maintain the tradition and culture kept for more than 300 years.
We hope you feel our passion for craftsmanship and tradition.
History of Tsujikura
Yamashiro-ya Jinshichi started production and sales of umbrella in 1690.
13th Generation Tujikura Tatsuo(Shigeichi) started production and sales of Japanese lantern around 1920.
17th Generation Tsujikura is currently in business.
History of Tsujikura
In 1690 (Genroku 3), the founder Jinsuke Yamashiroya began the manufacturing and sale of umbrellas.
From then on, the name was passed down through nine successive generations.
10th Generation: Kōshichi Tsujikura
11th Generation: Yoshitarō Tsujikura
12th Generation: Kōzō Tsujikura
In the early Taisho period, the 13th generation, Tatsuo Tsujikura, expanded the business to include the manufacturing and sale of traditional lanterns, in addition to umbrellas.
14th Generation: Sōji Tsujikura
15th Generation: Junji Tsujikura
16th Generation: Jun Tsujikura
17th Generation: Present Head
Tsujikura's Umbrella
Tsujikura Wagasa(traditional Japanese umbrella) is handmade by craftsmen, and it is no exaggeration to say that our Wagasa is a work of art, completed through more than 100 production processes. The best products are made by being particular about materials and manufacturing methods. Please enjoy the Japanese umbrella that can also be used for practical purposes.
Production of large Japanese umbrella in the late Taisho era
Production of large Japanese umbrella in the late Taisho era
In front of the shop
– Late Taisho era
In front of the shop
– Late Taisho era
13th-generation head Shigeichi Tsujikura and store staff
13th-generation head Shigeichi Tsujikura and store staff
Exhibited at the Kyoto Exposition in 1924
Exhibited at the Kyoto Exposition in 1924
Customer ledger still in existence
In March 1941 at Tsujikura’s drying yard in Yamashina, Kyoto
In March 1941 at Tsujikura’s drying yard in Yamashina, Kyoto
Making of Japanese umbrellas and lanterns
Posted on overseas media
(August 25, 1985
NEW YORK TIMES)
Kyoto Commerce Industry Foundation age award number
A long-established store in Tsujikura
Magazine Articles
Louis Vuitton Kyoto special feature
Louis Vuitton Kyoto special feature
Women’s magazine FUJIN GAHOU
2012 “VOGUE” November issue
2012“VOGUE” November issue
2012“VOGUE” November issue
2016 Arima Kinen Poster
2018 “VOGUE” July issue
2018 “VOGUE” July issue
Google Maps
Store Information
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)
From Tsujikura to our customers
Tsujikura has operated as a street-front store for many years, but due to the deterioration of the building, in 2011 we renovated and moved to the 7th floor of the TSUJIKURA Building in the same location. At the store, anyone can actually pick up and look at all the Japanese umbrellas sold in the online shop before purchasing. If you are visiting Kyoto, please stop by Tsujikura and see our beautiful Japanese umbrellas that have remained unchanged since the old days.