12 Recommended Kendo Armor Shops in Kanagawa Prefecture: A Complete Guide to Their Opening Hours and Access [Updated for 2026]

12 Recommended Kendo Armor Shops in Kanagawa Prefecture: A Complete Guide to Their Opening Hours and Access [Updated for 2026]

Release date: August 2025, 10

Author: BUSHIZO Shibuya Showroom Manager Kudo

12 Recommended Kendo Armor Shops in Kanagawa Prefecture: A Complete Guide to Their Opening Hours and Access [Updated for 2026]

For those who want to actually touch and purchase kendo armor in Kanagawa Prefecture, we have carefully selected 12 reliable kendo armor specialty stores in Kanagawa Prefecture, mainly in Yokohama, but also in Kawasaki, Yokosuka, and Fujisawa.


We provide detailed information on each store's features, opening hours, closing days, and access methods, so please use this as a reference when choosing a kendo equipment store near you. From beginners to advanced practitioners, you're sure to find a specialty store that suits your needs.

1. BUSHIZO Shibuya Showroom (Shibuya Ward)


The BUSHIZO Shibuya showroom is a kendo equipment specialty store located in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, and is easily accessible from Kanagawa Prefecture. It is about 30 minutes from Yokohama Station to Shibuya Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line, making it an easily accessible location for people from Kanagawa Prefecture.


At our physical store, you can actually see and touch a wide range of kendo equipment, from protective gear sets such as masks, kote, do, and tare to bamboo swords, dogi, and hakama. Our experienced staff will help you choose the best kendo equipment for your level and purpose.

Shop information

Address Shibuya TY Building 7F, 1-27-10 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011
Phone Number 03-4577-2025
Opening hours
Saturday Sunday:"No reservation required" Free entry business Opening 11:00 Last entry 18:00
Monday, Thursday, Friday: Advance reservation required (1 day before)
Closed days Tuesday Wednesday
Access 10 minutes walk from Shibuya Station on the JR, Tokyo Metro and Tokyu lines
Approximately 30 minutes from Yokohama Station on the Tokyu Toyoko Line

おすすめポイント:Conveniently located about 30 minutes from Yokohama, a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station, a wide selection of products, and attentive support from specialized staff

Official site:https://bushizo.com/

2. Takeshima Martial Arts Equipment (Tama Ward, Kawasaki City)

The exterior of Takeshima martial arts equipment

Takeshima Budougu is a kendo armor specialty store in Kawasaki City known for its Bukotsu series.


The original products have a loyal following as they are masterpieces that combine traditional techniques with modern functionality. You can actually try on the armor and get advice from experienced staff.

Shop information

Address 3-5-9 Shukugawara, Tama Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 214-0021
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Phone Number 044-922-0937
Opening hours 10:00 ~ 19:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days Every Monday, the first and third Tuesday
Access 1 minute walk from Shukugawara Station on the JR Nambu Line (parking available)

おすすめポイント:Conveniently located just a minute's walk from the station, our original Bukotsu series, and fully equipped parking lot

Official site:http://bouguya.co.jp/

3. Yokohama Bogu (Nishi Ward, Yokohama)

Inside Yokohama Bogu

Founded in 1948 and boasting a history of over 75 years, Yokohama Bogu is a kendo armor specialty store with one of the largest sales floor areas in Kanagawa Prefecture.


Another attractive feature is its easy access, being within walking distance of Sakuragicho Station.

Shop information

Address 4-151 Tobecho, Nishi-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone Number 045-231-8185
Opening hours 9:00 ~ 19:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days every Monday
Access Within walking distance from JR and Municipal Subway Sakuragicho Station

おすすめポイント:A long-established store with over 75 years of history, boasting one of the largest sales floor areas in Kanagawa Prefecture and easy access from Sakuragicho Station.

Official site:http://www.yokobou.co.jp/

4. Ippon-do (Yokosuka City)

Ippondo store

Ippon-do, located in Yokosuka City, is a store specializing in kendo armor.


The store blog regularly provides useful information for beginners to advanced practitioners, such as how to choose and maintain kendo gear.

Shop information

Address 1-4-34 Komegahamadori, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 238-0007
Phone Number 046-825-2855
Closed days Wednesday
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.

おすすめポイント:Extensive blog information, useful for people in the Yokosuka area

Official website and blog:http://ippondo.city-yokosuka.info/

5. Shinkendo (2 stores in Yokohama and Yokosuka)

Founded in 1974, Shinkendo is a kendo armor store with over 50 years of history. They have two stores: the main store in Kamiooka, Konan Ward, Yokohama, and the Yokosuka store.

Kamiooka Main Store

Address 1-14-6 Okubo, Konan Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 233-0007
Phone Number 045-844-3981
Access 5 minutes walk from Kamiooka Station on the Keikyu Line (parking available)
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.

The tide is turning

Address 2-2 Higashi-Izumicho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, 238-0045
Phone Number 046-824-3636
Access 3 minutes walk from Hemi Station on the Keikyu Main Line
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.

おすすめポイント:A long-established restaurant with over 50 years of history, with two branches and easy access, close to the station

Official site:https://sinkendo.com/

6. Hirobudo (Yokosuka City)

Hirobudo store

Hirobudo in Yokosuka City is a specialty store that sells kendo armor.

Shop information

Address 2nd floor, 1-43 Kokyocho, Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Telephone/FAX 046-851-0412
Opening hours Weekdays 10:00-18:00 / Saturdays and Sundays 10:00-17:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days Wednesday, 2nd and 3th Tuesday

おすすめポイント:Kendo equipment specialty store in Yokosuka City

7. JTS Martial Arts Equipment Center (Tsutsumi-ku, Yokohama)

The exterior of the JTS Martial Arts Equipment Center

We are a martial arts equipment specialty store located in Kohoku New Town, Tsuzuki Ward, Yokohama City and the surrounding area.

Shop information

Address 1-35-16-2F Nakagawa Chuo, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone Number 0120-156-265
Opening hours Weekdays 11:00-19:00 / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-19:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days Weekdays: Mondays (open on public holidays)

おすすめポイント:Open on weekends and holidays, convenient for the Kohoku New Town area


8. Daiichi Budogu (two locations in Kawasaki and Yokohama)

Inside Daiichi Budogu

Daiichi Budogu is a general martial arts equipment store that mainly sells kendo equipment. We have two locations: our main store in Kawasaki and our sales office in Yokohama.

Head office (Kawasaki City)

Address 18-8 Ogawacho, Kawasaki Ward, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Telephone/FAX 044-233-8890
Opening hours 10:00 ~ 19:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days Monday (in the case of a holiday, the next day)

Yokohama Sales Office

Address 7-7-23 Konandai, Konan Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture

おすすめポイント:Two locations and an online shop

Official site:http://www.daiichi-budougu.com
Email:info@daiichi-budougu.com

9. Suzusei Martial Arts Equipment (Hadano City)

Suzusei Martial Arts Logo

Suzusei Budogu, located in Hadano City, is a martial arts equipment specialty store.

Shop information

Address 神奈川県秦野市本町2-3-5
Phone 0463-83-0772
FAX 0463-85-5771
Opening hours 10:00 ~ 18:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days Wednesday

おすすめポイント:Convenient for those in the Hadano area

Official site:https://suzusei-budougu.online/

10. Bantou Budo Shoten (Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City)


This is a kendo armor specialty store located a 2-minute walk from Kishine Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line.

Shop information

Address 1103-14 Shinoharacho, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone Number 045-900-2518
Opening hours 10:00 ~ 19:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days Weekdays and Mondays (open if Monday is a public holiday)
Access 2 minutes walk from Kishine Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway Blue Line

おすすめポイント:2-minute walk from the station, convenient for the Kohoku area

Official site:https://shop.bantobudo.com/

11. Otsuka Budougu (Ebina City)

Otsuka Budogu, which has a store in Ebina City, sells martial arts equipment.

Shop information

Address 3-3-2 Nakashinden, Ebina City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone Number 046-236-2010
Opening hours 12:00 ~ 18:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days Sundays and public holidays

おすすめポイント:Convenient for the Ebina area


12. Izawa Budogu (Fujisawa City)

Located a 3-minute walk from the south exit of Fujisawa Station, Izawa Budougu is a sports goods store that also sells kendo equipment.

Shop information

Address 1-17-7 Kugenuma Tachibana, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture
Phone Number 0466-22-5651
Opening hours Weekdays 10:00-19:30 / Sundays and holidays 10:00-19:00
*Please call in advance to confirm business hours and other details.
Closed days Thursday
Access 3 minutes walk from the south exit of JR/Odakyu Fujisawa Station

おすすめポイント:3-minute walk from Fujisawa Station, open until 19:30pm on weekdays

Summary: Tips for choosing a kendo equipment store in Kanagawa Prefecture

There are many excellent kendo armor specialty stores in Kanagawa Prefecture, each with its own unique features. If you're having trouble choosing a store, please refer to the following points.

1. Choose based on accessibility

Considering regular maintenance and replacement, a convenient location is important. We recommend the BUSHIZO Shibuya Showroom, about 30 minutes from Yokohama Station, as well as Takeshima Budougu (1-minute walk from Shukugawara Station), Bantou Budo Shop (2-minute walk from Kishine Station), Shinkendo Yokosuka (3-minute walk from Hemmi Station), and Izawa Budougu (3-minute walk from Fujisawa Station), all of which are close to the station.

2. Choose by business hours

You can choose the store that best suits your lifestyle, such as the BUSHIZO Shibuya Showroom and JTS General Martial Arts Equipment Center, which are open on weekends and holidays, or Izawa Martial Arts Equipment, which is open until 19:30 p.m. on weekdays.

3. Choose based on history and track record

Long-established stores with many years of experience can support you with their discerning eye and extensive knowledge. Yokohama Bogu (established in 1948) and Shinkendo (established in 1974) are specialty stores that have been trusted for generations.

Finally


Because kendo equipment is something you will use for a long time, we recommend that you actually visit a store and try it out and consult with them before making your selection. There is no superiority or inferiority among stores, and each offers unique services that cater to local kendo practitioners.


Please be sure to call each store to check opening hours and stock availability before visiting. We hope this article will help you choose the best kendo equipment store for you. We hope that finding the right kendo equipment will lead to a fulfilling kendo life.

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