What an experience I had going to the two shops of Musubi in Kyoto. I could not imagine to leave Japan without bringing with me some of these traditional clothes and I found Japan made with quality products here. The shop has a big variety of patterns, colours, and style (Kimono, Yukata, Haori, etc.) The team is lovely, I had the chance to be welly advised by Haruka one of the kindest seller I met in Japan. She won't fool you for sure. She will take time to see which one would fit the best for you, explain you everything you need to know and always with the sweetest smile. I would give 10 stars if I could. I recommended it to everyone throughout this journey and definitely will to everyone I know that will going to Kyoto !! Not only a big thank you for the products but also for the...
Read moreYou can find made in Japan and made in China jinbei, yukata, kimono and other japanese style clothes. I was looking for jinbeis and pijamas and found exactly what I was looking for. Made in Japan (actually, in Kyoto itself) items are double the price vs made in China, but I personally wouldn't settle for anything else. I found the same brand of made in Japan pijamas at Takashimaya but they were 4000 JPY more expensive than at musubi. While it looks like a touristy store, it isn't. The lady speaks great English. I got 1 long sleeve pijama, 1 jinbei for me and one for my 3 y.o. They offer tax...
Read moreHad a wonderful experience here where I bought jinbei & samue. First, the shop keeper Tanya (apologies if mispelled) was extremely helpful and very skilled in both japanese and English. She helped provide recommendations and explanations of the products and the cultural purposes behind them. Second, they offered a variety of clothing for anyone to find something they liked, and also made in Japan or made in China. Lastly, they offer many different sizes that should fit foreigners. The jinbei and samue I bought are extremely comfortable made in japan. I will...
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