Kichijoji Kikuya (Soshigaya Okura store)
A branch of a longstanding Kichijoji general store that has been in business for 70 years.
Kimono Chitoseya
Kimono Chitoseya
Celebrating 110 years
This is a long-established kimono store founded in 1910 in Ikejiri, Setagaya Ward by my grandfather, who relocated to this area after the war. At that time, the area was named, Chitose Village, so he named his shop Chitoseya.
I am Koji Utsumi, the third generation proprietor
Here we specialize in kimono cleaning and resizing
Here we specialize in kimono cleaning and resizing Kimono tailoring takes 3-5 weeks. Fees start at 26,000 yen; semi formal types, at 27,000 yen for long-sleeved kimono; yukata at 14,000 yen. Our kimono service is not limited to sales. In addition to washing and resizing, we also hold kimono dressing classes (6,000 yen for four sessions in a month).
The first floor is our showroom, and the second floor is the studio for dressing classes and more.
Experience Japanese culture at the second floor studio
We have several examples of Japanese culture and kimono, including shamisen, Japanese dance and Kodo (Japanese incense). Please come and visit us as there is also a Japanese style dressing class.
Please ask us anything about Kimono
Kintaro Rompers for small children are also available