Japanese Spirit Shining Japanese beauty in the millennium capital – Kanzashiya Wargo opens new store in Ninenzaka, Kyoto

[Japanese Spirit] The beauty of Japan shines in the millennium capital – Kanzashi-ya Wargo opens a new store in Ninenzaka, Kyoto ​
Japanese Spirit Press Release: August 9, 2025 In the millennium capital, the beauty of Japan shines – Kanzashi-ya Wargo opens a new store in Ninenzaka, Kyoto This new location is our ninth store in the Kyoto area. Creating a Japanese space blending tradition and modernity in a Kyoto townhouse on Ninenzaka With the vision of “bringing Japanese culture to the world,” Wagokoro Co., Ltd. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Mori) operates multiple specialty stores nationwide for Japanese accessory brands such as hairpins, chopsticks, and Japanese umbrellas. Tomohiro (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth: 9271) will open a new store for its Kanzashi brand “Kanzashiya Wargo” on Saturday, August 9, 2025, on the historic Ninenzaka slope in Higashiyama, Kyoto. This store will be the brand’s ninth in the Kyoto area.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10740/157/10740-157-65902adc88372776f2ca481255962891-3900×2925.jpg ■ A Japanese space where tradition and innovation breathe life in Ninenzaka, Kyoto Kyoto is a city with a thousand years of history. Among these is Ninenzaka, a particularly charming stone-paved path, where Kanzashiya Wargo will open a new base. The new store makes use of the quaint architecture of a Kyoto Ninenzaka townhouse, creating a Japanese space that gently embraces visitors. We carry a wide selection of high-quality items that allow you to incorporate Japanese aesthetics into your daily life, including hairpins that combine traditional beauty with a modern sensibility, as well as Japanese accessories.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10740/157/10740-157-0a76e09c0862384f80d805b310783d61-3900×2925.jpg ■ “One-of-a-kind” Kanzashi – A beautiful tool that embodies emotion “Kanzashi-ya Wargo” is Japan’s leading hairpin select shop, reviving traditional Japanese ornaments, kanzashi, in modern times with original designs. All product planning, design, and manufacturing are handled in-house, and each piece is handcrafted by artisans, so no two are alike. We offer a selection of “one-of-a-kind” hairpins, each with a different look, and we can coordinate the perfect one for any occasion, from formal to casual.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10740/157/10740-157-c1c235db7412c9777825ef1a38d2fca1-3900×2925.jpg ■ A once-in-a-lifetime encounter in Kyoto Enjoy the joy of finding a unique piece to commemorate your journey and experience Japanese culture. We also offer the quintessence of Japanese craftsmanship as a gift for a special someone.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10740/157/10740-157-49da2d479a14023249c0c10c76f9c9c8-3900×2925.jpg ■ Store overview Store Name: “Kanzashiya Wargo” Kyoto Ninenzaka Branch Opening Date: Saturday, August 9, 2025 Address: 605-0826 363-21 Masuya-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture (Enter Kodai-ji Temple South Gate Shimogawara East) Kyoto Ninenzakakyo Machiya Business hours: 10:00-19:00 Regular holidays: No holidays ■ Access Approximately 15 minutes walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station Approximately 18 minutes on foot from Hankyu Kyoto Kawaramachi Station Approximately 7 minutes on foot from Higashiyama Yasui city bus stop Approximately 10 minutes on foot from Kiyomizu-dera Temple Located along the charming streets of Ninenzaka, this hotel is in a great location for dropping in during sightseeing or a stroll.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/10740/157/10740-157-424d392d9a3b0ca0e0d3867c4841adac-920×430.jpg About “Kanzashiya wargo” We are Japan’s leading store specializing in handmade kanzashi (ornamental hairpins), offering a fusion of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and modern design. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship by handling all processes in-house, from planning and design to store creation (web design) and sales, all directly from the manufacturer. HP:
https://wargo.jp/collections/kanzashi X: https://x.com/kanzashiyawargo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kanzashiya.theichi/ [About Washin Co., Ltd.] By proposing lifestyle ideas incorporating Japanese culture, we aim to create opportunities for people both in Japan and abroad to experience Japan and contribute to resolving the issue of preserving traditional culture and techniques. We plan, design, manufacture, and sell original Japanese accessories, accessories, and miscellaneous goods under our own brands, including “Hokusai Graphic,” “Kanzashi-ya Wargo,” “Hashiya Mansaku,” and “Kasu Kobo,” as well as operate the e-commerce website “The Ichi.” We also engage in a wide range of business activities, including OEM sales of other companies’ products and accommodations through our subsidiary. With our vision of “bringing Japanese culture to the world,” we aim not only to reintroduce Japanese products and experiences to the domestic market, but also to disseminate them globally. ■Company profile Company name: Washin Co., Ltd. Stock Code: 9271 (TSE Growth) Representative: President and CEO Tomohiro Mori Established: February 2003 Number of employees: 147 (as of December 2024) Capital: 50,000,000 yen Business details: Product planning, design, manufacturing, store design and management, Web design, e-commerce site management, and consulting services Subsidiary: Mygre Co., Ltd. URL: https://www.wagokoro.co.jp/ Brand information: https://wargo.jp/collections/kanzashi