Although it has become common to buy armor online, many people still prefer to actually touch the equipment before purchasing.
We have compiled a list of recommended kendo equipment stores in Aichi. We hope it will be helpful.
Sano Martial Arts Equipment
Sano Budogu is a traditional martial arts store. Their website is one of the easiest to understand in Aichi Prefecture. They have craftsmen on hand, so you can consult with them until you are satisfied. They also do repairs, so after-sales care is perfect.
- 64 Toshima Totsubo, Shippo-cho, Ama City, Aichi Prefecture, 497-0002
- TEL: 052-442-4484
- Business hours: Weekdays 9:00~18:00, Saturdays and Sundays 9:00~16:00
- Closed on Mondays
Ito Shigekichi Shoten

Ito Shigekichi Shoten has an especially wide selection of bamboo swords. Founded in 1913, it is a traditional martial arts equipment store.
| address | 2-8-19 Furudeki, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, 461-0049 |
| TEL | 052-721-1151 |
| FAX | 052-721-1155 |
| Home page | http://nttbj.itp.ne.jp/0527211151/index.html |
| email address | shigekichigo@mbr.nifty.com |
| Opening hours | 11:00-19:00 |
| Closed days | Sundays and holidays |
| parking | can be |
Sakaeya Martial Arts Equipment

The wide variety of products available includes Kanagawa Hakkodo's popular product, A-1 alpha.
Opening hours:
(Weekdays) 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM (Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays) 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Closed: Every Monday
Address: 6-35 Tenno-dori, Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture (in front of Tsushima Station on the Meitetsu Line)
TEL&FAX: 0567-26-2771
Kojima Kendo Equipment Store

Kojima Kendo Equipment was founded in 1953. We have craftsmen on staff, so you can have your equipment tailored right in front of you.
| Publication name | Kojima Kendo Equipment Co., Ltd. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Furigana | Yugengaisha Kojima Kendou Branch | ||
| telephone number | 0568-77-6761 | ||
| address | (Postal code 485-0033) 2-26 Gochu, Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Opening hours | Mon-Sat 12:00-19:00, Sun 12:00-17:00 | ||
| Closed days | Thursday | ||
Kendo and bayonet equipment specialty store [NICEKEN] Niceken
NICKEN is an online store specializing in kendo equipment such as armor and bamboo swords. We are a kendo equipment store in Aichi Prefecture that will help you choose the right equipment for your first kendo experience.
〒485-0023
Room 3, Kitatoyama, 1824-2, Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture
TEL:0568-90-2115
FAX:050-3142-9940
[Business hours]
・Weekdays 10:00-17:00
・Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:00-17:00
*Closed every Monday.
Kendo equipment specialty store Hikariken

This newly opened armor store in 2022 will help you choose the right product based on the knowledge gained from working for a major armor manufacturer for 30 years.
location:
Room 103, Laco Forte IV, 20-11 Sennen 1-chome, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, 456-0054
Opening hours:
Sunday 10:00-19:00Monday 14:00-19:00Tuesday 14:00-19:00Wednesday ClosedThursday ClosedFriday 14:00-19:00Saturday 10:00-19:00
Phone number: 052-355-9165
Morishita Martial Arts Uniform

We are a comprehensive manufacturer of martial arts uniforms.
They have a wide selection of products for beginners to advanced practitioners. They also seem to operate a dojo.
| address | 3-28 Higashiosugicho, Kita-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, 462-0826 |
| phone | 052-991-3591 |
| FAX | 052-911-2947 |
| URL | http://nttbj.itp.ne.jp/0529913591/index.html |
| sales | 8:30-19:00 (Lunch break 12:00-13:00) Closed Sundays and public holidays |
Tanei
Tanei has its own sewing factory. In addition to martial arts uniforms, we also run the Sasicco bag brand, which utilizes the traditional Japanese sashiko stitching technique. We are a company with 90 years of tradition.
Agematsu Building 1F, 1-95-3 Ekimae Odori, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, 440-0888
TEL: 0532-55-8581
Business hours: 10:30-18:30 (Sundays and holidays 10:30-18:00)
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Sasicco
Sasicco sells bags and work clothes made from traditional Mikawa cotton from the Mikawa region of Aichi Prefecture.
Address: 30 Nishikata Nakayashiki, Mitsumachi, Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture, 441-0312
TEL: 070-4411-6667
Business hours: 10:00-17:00
Closed: 4th Sunday, summer holidays, New Year's holidays, Golden Week holidays
*We do not sell martial arts equipment.
Kimura Trading Company

Image source: All Japan Martial Arts Equipment Cooperative Association This is a store in Showa Ward, Nagoya, which was founded 50 years ago.
They are well-known for their wide selection of martial arts equipment, and offer everything from sales to repairs.
| location | 1-9 Shimogamacho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-0025 |
| TEL | 052-841-6040 |
| FAX | 052-841-6050 |
| kimura_budo@yahoo.co.jp | |
| Opening hours | 09:00~18:00 |
| Closed days | Sundays and public holidays |
Ayabe Martial Arts Shop

http://www.ayabe-budouguten.jp/
Since its founding in 1909, this store has been a local favorite among martial artists, mainly in Toyohashi and other areas of eastern Mikawa.
| address | 301-2 Konawatecho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, 440-0873 |
| phone | 0532-53-1832 |
| Business days | Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM Sundays and holidays: 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM (Closed on Thursdays) |
| Home page | http://www.ayabe-budouguten.jp/ |
Hibino Martial Arts Shop

Image source: iTownpage
We are a martial arts equipment store with two locations in Ichinomiya and Konan. We stock a wide range of martial arts equipment, from protective gear to various supports and accessories.
| Main store address | Address: 5 Matagi, Umamizuka, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, 491-0874 |
| phone | 0586-81-5151 |
| Opening hours | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Closed days | Monday |
Inoue Martial Arts Equipment

Image source: iTownpage
We are a martial arts equipment store based in Toyota City that sells widely in the Mikawa region, including Okazaki City, Chiryu City, Kariya City, and Anjo City.
| address | 1-10-2 Jinchucho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, 471-0079 |
| phone | 0565-33-5646 |
| FAX | 0565-33-8067 |
| sales | 10:00-20:00 Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays |
| access | 9 minutes walk from Umetsubo Station on the Meitetsu Toyota Line |
Kimura Martial Arts Equipment Store

Image source: Google Nishi Mikawa
A martial arts equipment specialty store in Nishio City. We handle all types of martial arts equipment, including kendo. We also repair bamboo swords and kote.
| address | 5-46 Midoricho, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture |
| Opening hours | 9:00-20:00 |
| Closed days | Every Wednesday |
| TEL | 0563-57-2379 |
| FAX | 0563-57-2380 |
Shinei Martial Arts Equipment

https://shinei-b.jimdo.com
We are a shop in Toyokawa City that specializes in martial arts equipment. We support a wide range of martial artists, from beginners to advanced practitioners.
| address | 28-6 Higashiura, Motonocho, Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture |
| TEL | (0533) 83-4438 |
| FAX | (0533) 74-3073 |
| Opening hours | 10:00-19:00 |
| Closed days | Every Tuesday |
| shinei-b@sf.commufa.jp |
summary
We have picked out martial arts equipment stores that all have their own unique characteristics. We hope you can find a store that understands your preferences.
Armor Set
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Kote
胴
垂
Dogi
袴
bamboo sword
wooden sword
armor bag
Bamboo sword bag
Small items
gift
Books/DVDs
cleaning
Armor repair
Kendo mask
Iaido
Japanese swords and art swords
Mitsuboshi
Tozando
Matsukan
Japan Kendo Equipment Factory
West Japan Martial Arts Equipment
Glory Martial Arts Equipment
Nobutake
Busougi
Hakataya
Shokodo
Flag Ito

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Armor Set
面
Kote
胴
垂
Dogi
袴
bamboo sword
wooden sword
armor bag
Bamboo sword bag
Small items
gift
Books/DVDs
cleaning
Armor repair
Kendo mask
Outlet
Iaido
Japanese swords and art swords
Mitsuboshi
Tozando
Matsukan
Japan Kendo Equipment Factory
West Japan Martial Arts Equipment
Glory Martial Arts Equipment
Nobutake
Taiyo Industry
Busougi
Hakataya
Shokodo
Flag Ito
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