"Good quality at a low price" is your right as a customer. Silk has been regarded as the finest fabric throughout the world in every era. Its soft, elegant feel, its luster, and the exquisitely detailed embroidery and dyed patterns—refined to the utmost beauty—could be called the pinnacle of craftsmanship.
Kimono may have the image of being a luxury garment, but needless to say, it has long been worn in everyday life as daily clothing.
We want as many people as possible to enjoy kimono more casually. To make that possible, we believed it was essential to offer kimono at affordable prices—just like Western clothing.
It is enjoyable to wear fashionable items, not only kimono.
At Matsukawaya, we carry many new works by renowned artists as well as ambitious works by up-and-coming creators.
On the other hand, traditional (classic) kimono designs, if cared for, can be enjoyed across generations—from parent to child.
Providing good items at fair prices and having them cherished and worn for many years
is what we consider our mission. Shop Owner
A trusted name for 280 years
We will introduce the best coordination suited to you.
Our professionals with a keen eye will propose kimono that suits you best
according to the occasion (TPO).
Extensive selection
Items listed on our web shop can also be viewed in person at our physical store. In addition, you can see new items not yet listed on the web shop at an early stage.
Coordination
We will introduce the best coordination suited to you.
Our professionals with a keen eye will propose kimono that suits you best
according to the occasion (TPO).
A full lineup of men's kimono
Recently, more men have been wearing kimono.
At Matsukawaya, we also focus on men's items and maintain a rich selection.
Peace of mind for stains and marks on kimono
We offer washing and stain removal through a kimono specialist in Kyoto. During our washing campaigns, you can have three kimono cleaned for 9,800 yen (tax excluded), which is a great value.
Not sure about kimono?
For customers who purchase from Matsukawaya, please leave it to us—from careful professional explanations to matching obi and accessories, and overall coordination.
We will support you in cherishing and enjoying your kimono.
Unlike other stores that source products via kimono manufacturers and wholesalers, we purchase with cash.
Therefore, we do not add consignment fees (rental fees) on top of the original selling price of kimono.
Also, if the price of our kimono and another company's kimono is the same, you can say that the quality of Matsukawaya's kimono is one rank higher. The same applies to obi and accessories.
Because we have continued cash purchasing for 230 years, we have built trust and a proven track record with our suppliers, making it possible to offer prices achievable only by our store.
| 1743 | | | In Nagahama, Shiga Prefecture, the first-generation Takahata Kichibei founded a shipping/wholesale business. |
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| 1781 | | | The second-generation, Kichijiro, established a kimono wholesale business. |
| | | The fifth-generation, Kishi, moved the base of operations to Osaka. | |
| November 1968 | | | The sixth-generation, Masaru, adopted the trade name "Matsukawaya." |
| November 10, 1997 | | | Received the Osaka Prefecture Governor's Award for Excellent Retail Stores. |
| April 26, 2002 | | | Launched the internet business and opened the "Online Kimono Exhibition" Rakuten Ichiba store. |
| January 17, 2003 | | | Won the Rakuten Shop of the Year Newcomer Award [Newcomer Award]. |
| October 1, 2003 | | | Opened the "Online Kimono Exhibition" Yahoo Auctions store. |
| March 6, 2004 | | | Opened the "Online Kimono Exhibition" Bidders store. |
| August 12, 2004 | | | Expanded our own website. |
| October 18, 2004 | | | The seventh-generation, Yoshiyuki Takahata, founded Obitastar Co., Ltd. |
| April 26, 2005 | | | Renewed the Rakuten homepage. |
| July 2005 | | | Established the comprehensive kimono site: "Online Kimono Exhibition." |
| October 31, 2013 | | | Reopened the "Online Kimono Exhibition" after renewal. |
| April 15, 2014 | | | Reopened the Matsukawaya online shop after renewal. |
| August 2023 | | | Yuki Takahata succeeded as the eighth-generation head. |
| Store Name | Matsukawaya |
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| Address | 6-4-13 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 543-0001, Japan |
| TEL | 06-6779-9506 |
| FAX | 06-6779-9515 |
| Shop Owner | Yoshiyuki Takahata |
| Business Hours | 11:00–19:00 (Sat/Sun 11:00–18:00) Closed Tue and public holidays |
| Holidays | None |
| URL | https://www.matukawaya.com/ |
| Blog | https://blog.matukawaya.com/ |
| Osaka Prefecture Governor's Award for Excellent Retail Stores (Award-winning store) |
- Photos from the Early Spring Grand Kimono Festival ☆彡March 22, 2019 08:55
- A huge shipment just before the Kimono Festival!March 15, 2019 09:01
- The last Grand Early Spring Kimono Festival of the Heisei era! Now accepting applicationsMarch 9, 2019 03:24
11:00–19:00 (Sat/Sun 11:00–18:00)
Closed Tuesdays and public holidays
6-4-13 Uehommachi, Tennoji-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka 543-0001, Japan
■ 2 minutes on foot (southwest) from Kintetsu Department Store
■ 3 minutes on foot (southeast) from Tanimachi 9-chome Subway Station