Mistukoshi Nihonbashi
April 2nd, 2008 by Rob Gossphoto: Rob Goss
Mistukoshi began life as a kimono business in 1673 and became Japan’s first department store in 1903 with the opening of its main store in Nihonbashi.
The western fashions on sale are more Baroness Thatcher than Kate Moss, but the kimono area on the fourth floor is well worth a look, as are some of the arts and crafts on the seventh and eighth floors. Be warned, however, that tradition comes with a hefty price tag.
To get to Nihonbashi from Ginza hop on the Ginza Line for one stop to Mitsukoshimae Station. Alternatively, walk about 20 minutes down Chuo-dori from the Chuo-dori-Harumi-dori intersection in the direction of Matsuya.
Open year round 10am-8pm (until 7:30pm on Sundays and holidays).
photo: Rob Goss
