Shop Information

Shop Information

1 Motoyama Tatami Kyoto – Main Shop

The Inherited tradition of Kyoto’s tatami production in Murasakino, Kyoto

For over a century, Motoyama’s Kyoto Shop has maintained the tradition of Kyoto’s tatami production. Located in the neighborhood of Daitokuji temple
We are located in a quiet residential area in Murasakino, this area has numerous temples. Our shop up holds the ideals of Kyoto’s traditions. Our experienced craftsmen can meet your needs. Please do not hesitate to visit us.

  • Hiroshi Motoyama, the fourth generation. First Class Certified Tatami Craftsman
  • Taizo Motoyama, the third generation. First Class Certified Tatami Craftsman
  • New signboard by Shigeharu Nagawsawa, Japanese Noh theater mask artisan
Information of Kyoto Main Shop Information of Kyoto Main Shop

▲Kyoto -Main Shop in Murasakino, Kyoto
(From upper left to lower right)
Hiroshi Motoyama, the fourth generation. First Class Certified Tatami Craftsman / Taizo Motoyama, the third generation. First Class Certified Tatami Craftsman / New signboard by Shigeharu Nagawsawa, Japanese Noh theater mask artisan

Information of Kyoto Main Shop

Address:
45 Monzensho, Murasakino Kita-ku Kyoto, 603-8216 Japan
TEL / FAX

075-491-8608 / 075-491-8607

Opening hours:
8:30~18:00
 
Holidays:
Sunday and National Holidays (we will open the shop if requested)
Access:
Using public transport
◆ 14 minutes walk from Kitaoji station (Karasuma line), Kyoto City subway
◆ 6 minutes walk from Shimotorida-cho bus stop (Kyoto City bus)
By car
◆ From Osaka: 30 minutes from the Kyoto South First Interchange of Meishin Highway, on Route 1, Omiya-dori street, Horikawa-dori street
◆ From Nagoya: 30 minutes from the Kyoto East Interchange of Meishin Highway on Route 1, Omiya-dori street, Horikawa-dori street

Map for Motoyama Kyoto Main Shop

New signboard of Motoyama Kyoto Main Shop was made by Shigeharu Nagawsawa, Japanese Noh theater mask artisan

For the renovation of Kyoto Main Shop, we asked Shigeharu Nagawsawa, one of the best Japanese Noh theater mask artisans to create our new signage. This sign is a symbol for us.

Shigeharu Nagawsawa’s profile

Born in Kyoto in 1962.
His late grandfather, Ujiharu Nagasawa was a living national treasure. He started training as mask artisan under his late father, Joshun Nagawsawa.
He is highly recognized at numerous Noh mask exhibitions and attracts great attention.
He teaches at Tobu Culture School and other places. He organizes Nagasawa Noh Mask School and he is the President of Japan Noh Mask Association.

Shigeharu Nagawsawa

Video clip to introduce Mr Nagasawa “Craftsman’s Tools”

2 Motoyama Tatami – Tokyo Workshop

To deliver the quality and technique of Kyoto to customers in the Tokyo metropolitan area

We opened the Tokyo workshop in 2012, with the aim to deliver superb Kyoto quality to customers in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
Since opening, we have delivered a wide range of tatami to various projects: standard tatami, tatami for tea rooms, and the highest class tatami.

When you change or repair your tatami, please contact us. We are happy to answer any questions and provide advice.
The Tokyo workshop has a First Class Certified Tatami Craftsman (National license) and was trained at the Kyoto Main Shop, attending the Kyoto Tatami Specialist School for four years.
We are confident you will be pleased with our product and service.

Tokyo Workshop Information

Address:
•Office
PO-TO #D-1, 1-2-36 Kajinocho, Koganei-City, Tokyo, 184-0002 Japan
•Workshop
3-5-4 Sakuracho, Koganei-City, Tokyo, 184-0005 Japan
TEL / FAX:
+81-422-90-9067 / +81-422-90-9067
+81-422-90-9067 / +81-422-90-9067
E-mail
tokyo@kyo-tatami.com
Opening hours:
8:30~18:00
 
Holidays:
Sunday and National Holidays (We will open the shop if requested)
Launch:
Opened in July 2012

Map – Tokyo Workshop

We ship our products to all over Japan and worldwide

We take care of the whole process, from the beginning (your order) to the end (installment).

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