Mikuni Tatami Shop — Local services in Kyoto

Chanced across this small gem of a workshop on my way to Nijo Castle during my visit back in 2019 and finally tracked it down in Google. On my first visit the shop was clearly open but noone was around, but on my way back from visiting the Castle there was a lady there to take payment. Don't know if they have defined open hours. There was definitely a language barrier but buying a few mats was very straightforward, I just wish I could have asked some things about their shop.

I don't know if these mini-mats are what they focus on, or if it's just a way they use up leftover scraps from full-sized mats? Whatever the case they're wonderful souvenirs and pair great with figmas/nendos. I kept one for myself and gave out a few others as gifts, and everyone who ended up receiving...

Those colourful mini tatamis are so beautiful ! You really should go. Affordable prices and the owner understands English. Perfect....

小さな畳の周りに可愛い柄がついている商品が置いてあります。道を散歩していたら目に止まり、あまりの可愛さに商品を購入しました。 店主のおじいさまも笑顔が素敵で、思わず応援したくなりました(笑) 写真をUPしますので、ぜひ二条城にお越しの際...