Blog　2017年11月の記事

2017年11月24日

The Tranquil Beauty, Heian Shrine

In 1895, Heian Shrine (平安神宮) was constructed in celebration of the 1100th anniversary of Heiankyo Sento (平安京遷都, the transfer of the national capital to Kyoto). The shrine is dedicated to the emperor Kanmu (桓武天皇) of the Heian era and the emperor Koumei (孝明)　in the end of the Edo (江戸) era. The shrine’s Torii (鳥居) gate ・・・

2017年11月22日

Pockets of KIMONO

My bags are big because I usually carry a lot of stuff with me. However, carrying a big bag is not a convenient way if you are wearing Kimono (着物), for it will make you look far from elegant as you should. Geiko (芸妓) carry their Gassai (がっさい, wallet) wrapped in Kaishi (懐紙, thick paper ・・・

2017年11月22日

Gate of Myoshinji Temple

When visiting temples, the first thing that catch visitors’ eyes is the front gate often referred to as Sanmon (山門) in Buddhism terms. Sanmon is the boundary of this world and the sacred place. When you walk though it, you are entering the pure land of Buddhism. The Sanmon of Myoshinji (妙心寺) temple is a ・・・

2017年11月22日

Autumn Foliage in Taizo-in

Now Kyoto is in its prime season for viewing the beautiful autumn foliage. Many of our customers visit temples and shrines and have wonderful time wearing YUMEYAKATA’s Kimono (着物). The other day, I also got dressed in Kimono and visited Taiso-in (退蔵院), an old temple located in the premises of Myoshin-ji Temple (妙心寺). The temple ・・・

2017年11月21日

Yumeyakata Oike Bettei, Vintage Kimono Plan

Behind the manga museum is our second Yumeyakata Oike Bettei shop. Unlike the Gojo store, our head office, the atmosphere of the renovated Oike shop of a Kyomachiya is zen and relaxing! A stock of high quality clothing adapted to this special space is offered. Now you can enjoy a vintage and refined kimono plan, ・・・