Matsuhiro Shõten — Local services in Kyoto

Lovely handcrafted bag store. I love the variety of patterns and styles on offer. The patterns range from something retro, to elegant, to everyday, to eclectic, and also weird (see the sushineko card purse). I also love the style of bags available from small coin purses to knapsacks and if you see a pattern or design that you like but not the right style just ask the owners and they will bring out more. The owners were also so helpful! We couldn't communicate well but they were so gracious and I appreciated that she quadruple tested out the snap closure to make sure it was okay before wrapping it up. I will be back again for more of...

A shop where you can buy many different kind of accesories. I think you can even "build" your own bag in that sense that you can change the handle and some of the details. They make the items in a workshop next door, so it's very local and authentic. There are quite a lot of different designs and patterns, so I think most people can find something...

Love this store because it carries bags & cases handcrafted in Kyoto. Purchase I made was perfect for finding my glasses inside my black handbag because of the white pattern. Love it's simple elegance as well. Two very lovely ladies helped me out at the store...