MOMOTARO JEANS will open a new store, "MOMOTARO JEANS KYOTO," on July 13th, 2024, to showcase the new charm of "Japan Denim" both domestically and internationally. The store is located on Shinmonzen-dori, where tradition and innovation intersect in Kyoto, attracting diverse people from all over the world. Designed by AS (a unit led by Atsushi Aoki and Masatoshi Shinagawa), the new store integrates the beauty of Kyoto machiya, utilizing old materials while layering new ones carefully, creating a space that embodies the brand values of MOMOTARO JEANS for the next generation. AS Co. Ltd. An architectural design unit led by Atsushi Aoki and Masatoshi Shinagawa. Established in 1991 as Jun Aoki Architect & Associates and reorganized in 2020 when Masatoshi Shinagawa joined as a partner. Notable works include "Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art" and "Peak at Senkoji Temple."

Store Information

  • Name: MOMOTARO JEANS KYOTO
  • Opening Date: July 13th, 2024 (Saturday)
  • Hours: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Address: 256-2 Umemoto-cho, Shinmonzen-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan

Access: 5-minute walk from Sanjo Keihan Station (Kyoto Municipal Subway Tozai Line), 5-minute walk from Gion Shijo Station (Keihan Main Line)

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"UNTITLED (THE JEANS IN KYOTO #51–402)", 2024 ©︎ GOTTINGHAM IMAGE COURTESY OF JAPAN BLUE, AS AND STUDIO XXINGHAM

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