author: I'm Kudo, the manager of the BUSHIZO Shibuya showroom.
release date: December 2025, 10
Updated: December 2025, 12

Even in today's world where purchasing kendo equipment online has become commonplace, there are still many kendo practitioners who want to actually hold and check out the equipment.

Aichi Prefecture is home to many historic kendo armor stores, each with its own unique characteristics.

In this article, we will introduce 15 kendo armor stores in Aichi Prefecture in detail, categorized by region and characteristics.

table of contents

• Kendo in Aichi Prefecture
• Kendo equipment store in Nagoya
• Kendo equipment store in the Owari region
• Kendo equipment store in the Mikawa region
• List of store information
• Summary

Kendo in Aichi Prefecture

Aichi Prefecture is located in the center of Japan, and is a region where the sword styles of Kanto and Kansai coexist.

Characteristics of Aichi Prefecture Kendo:

• Nishio City has a "School Sports Association"
• Kasugai City is the host city of the National Selection Tournament
• There are many junior and senior high schools that have won top prizes at national competitions.

Kendo equipment store in Nagoya

●Ito Shigekichi Shoten

This is a martial arts equipment specialty store founded in 2.

【Feature】

• We always have over 3,000 bamboo swords in stock
• Member of the All Japan Budo Equipment Cooperative
• We conduct sales at junior and senior high school clubs and dojos.
• We also carry naginata equipment, iaidogi, and judo uniforms.

Address: 2-8-19 Furudeki, Higashi-ku, Nagoya, 461-0049
TEL: 052-721-1151
FAX: 052-721-1155
Email: shigekichigo@mbr.nifty.com
Business hours: 11: 00-19: 00
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
Parking: Yes
HP: http://nttbj.itp.ne.jp/0527211151/index.html

●Morishita Martial Arts Uniform

We are a comprehensive manufacturer of martial arts uniforms and also operate dojos.

【Feature】

• Manufacture and sale of martial arts uniforms
• Available for beginners to advanced players
• Dojo Management

Address: 3-28 Higashiosugicho, Kita-ku, Nagoya, 462-0826
TEL: 052-991-3591
FAX: 052-911-2947
Business hours: 8:30-19:00 (lunch break 12:00-13:00)
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
HP: http://nttbj.itp.ne.jp/0529913591/index.html

●Kimura Trading Company

Our shop in Showa Ward, Nagoya, was founded 50 years ago and handles everything from sales to repairs.

【Feature】

• Founded 50 years
• Repair service

Address: 1-9 Shimogamacho, Showa-ku, Nagoya 466-0025
TEL: 052-841-6040
FAX: 052-841-6050
Email: kimura_budo@yahoo.co.jp
Business hours: 09: 00-18: 00
Closed: Sundays and public holidays

●Kendo equipment specialty store Hikariken

This armor store opened in 2022. The store manager has 30 years of experience working for a major manufacturer.

【Feature】

• Opening in 2022
• The store manager has 30 years of experience working for a major manufacturer.

Address: Room 103, Laco Forte IV, 20-11 Sennen 1-chome, Atsuta-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture, 456-0054
TEL: 052-355-9165
business hours:
Sunday 10:00~19:00
Monday, Tuesday, Friday 14:00-19:00
Saturday 10:00-19:00
Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays
Instagram: @kouken_kendoshop

Kendo equipment store in the Owari region

●Sano Martial Arts Equipment

This is a martial arts equipment store in Ama City. We have craftsmen on staff and can also handle repairs.

【Feature】

• Craftsmen on staff
• Repair service
• There is a website
• Mail order available

Address: 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: Mondays
HP: http://www.kendougu.com/

● Sakaeya ​​Martial Arts Equipment

This martial arts equipment store is located in front of Meitetsu Tsushima Station in Tsushima City. We carry Kanagawa Hakkodo's "A-1 Alpha Mask."

【Feature】

• In front of Meitetsu Tsushima Station
• Kanagawa Hakkodo products

Address: 6-35 Tenno-dori, Tsushima City, Aichi Prefecture (in front of Tsushima Station on the Meitetsu Line)
TEL/FAX: 0567-26-2771
business hours:
Weekdays 13: 00 ~ 18: 00
Weekends and public holidays: 9:00-18:00
Regular holiday: Every Monday
HP: http://www.geocities.jp/sakaeyabudougu/

●Kojima Kendo Equipment Store

This store in Komaki City was founded in 28 and employs artisans.

【Feature】

• Founded in 28
• Craftsmen on staff

Address: 2-26 Gochu, Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, 485-0033
TEL: 0568-77-6761
business hours:
Mon-Sat 12: 00 to 19: 00
Sun 12:00-17:00
Closed: Thursdays

●NICEKEN, a kendo and bayonet equipment specialty store

This is a kendo equipment specialty store located in Komaki City. We offer on-site sales and online sales.

【Feature】

• Travel sales available
• Online sales available
• The store manager runs a kendo class
• We handle "Sen", "Chou", "Hinata", etc.

Address: Room 3, Kitatoyama, 1824-2, Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, 485-0023
TEL: 0568-90-2115
FAX: 050-3142-9940
Business hours: Weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-17:00
Regular holiday: Every Monday
HP: https://www.niceken.com/

●Hibi Martial Arts Shop

This is a martial arts equipment store with two locations in Ichinomiya and Konan.

【Feature】

• 2 stores (Ichinomiya City and Konan City)
• We handle protective gear, supporters, and accessories.

Head office address: 5 Mamizuka Matagi, Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture, 491-0874
TEL: 0586-81-5151
Business hours: 10: 00-18: 00
Closed: Mondays

Kendo equipment store in the Mikawa region

●Tanei

This is a martial arts equipment store located in Toyohashi City. They have their own sewing factory and also run "Sasicco," a bag brand that utilizes the traditional Japanese sashiko technique.

【Feature】

• Founded 90 years
• Own sewing factory
• "Sasicco" brand management

Address: Agematsu Building 1F, 1-95-3 Ekimae Odori, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, 440-0888
TEL: 0532-55-8581
business hours:
Weekdays 10: 30 ~ 18: 30
Sundays and holidays 10:30-18:00
Closed: Tuesdays and Wednesdays

●Sasicco (Mikawa Cotton Products Store)

We sell bags and work clothes made from Mikawa cotton produced in the Mikawa region of Aichi Prefecture.

note: We do not sell martial arts equipment.

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
HP: http://www.mikawa-momen.com/

●Ayabe Martial Arts Shop

This is a store in Toyohashi City that was founded in 42.

【Feature】

• Founded in 42

Address: 301-2 Konawatecho, Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, 440-0873
TEL: 0532-53-1832
business hours:
Mon-Sat 9: 00 to 19: 00
Sundays and holidays 9:00-18:30
Closed: Thursdays
HP: http://www.ayabe-budouguten.jp/

Inoue Martial Arts Equipment

We are a martial arts equipment store based in Toyota City.

【Feature】

• 9 minutes walk from Umetsubo Station on the Meitetsu Toyota Line
• Open until 20pm

Address: 1-10-2 Jinchucho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, 471-0079
TEL: 0565-33-5646
FAX: 0565-33-8067
Business hours: 10: 00-20: 00
Closed: Mondays and Tuesdays
Access: 9 minutes walk from Umetsubo Station on the Meitetsu Toyota Line

●Kimura Budogu Store

We are a martial arts equipment specialty store in Nishio City. We handle repairs of bamboo swords and kote.

【Feature】

• Repairs for bamboo swords and gloves
• Open from 9:00 to 20:00

Address: 5-46 Midoricho, Nishio City, Aichi Prefecture
TEL: 0563-57-2379
FAX: 0563-57-2380
Business hours: 9: 00-20: 00
Closed: Every Wednesday

● Shinei Martial Arts Equipment

This is a martial arts equipment specialty store in Toyokawa City.

Address: 28-6 Higashiura, Motonocho, Toyokawa City, Aichi Prefecture
TEL: 0533-83-4438
FAX: 0533-74-3073
Email: shinei-b@sf.commufa.jp
Business hours: 10: 00-19: 00
Closed: Every Tuesday
HP: https://shinei-b.jimdo.com

List of store information

Stores by year of establishment

Stores with craftsmen

• Sano Martial Arts Equipment (Ama City)
• Kojima Kendo Equipment Shop (Komaki City)

Repair store

• Ito Shigekichi Shoten (Higashi Ward, Nagoya City)
• Kimura Shokai (Showa Ward, Nagoya)
• Sano Martial Arts Equipment (Ama City)
• Kimura Martial Arts Equipment Store (Nishio City)

Mail order stores

• Sano Budougu (Ama City) - Website available
• NICEKEN (Komaki City) - Online sales available

Parking lot available

• Ito Shigekichi Shoten (Higashi Ward, Nagoya City)

Mobile sales store

• Ito Shigekichi Shoten (Higashi Ward, Nagoya City) - For junior high and high school club activities and dojos
• NICEKEN (Komaki City)

Summary

Aichi Prefecture is home to a variety of kendo armor stores, from long-established stores founded in the Meiji era to new stores opening in 2022.

[Summary by region]

Nagoya city:

• Ito Shigekichi Shoten (Established in 2, with over 3,000 bamboo swords in stock)
• Morishita Budogi (Comprehensive martial arts uniform manufacturer)
• Kimura Shokai (established 50 years ago)
• Kouken (opening in 2022)

Owari region:

• Sano Budogu (craftsmen on staff, repair services, mail order available)
• Sakaeya ​​Martial Arts Equipment (in front of Tsushima Station)
• Kojima Kendo Equipment Store (Established in 28, with craftsmen on staff)
• NICEKEN (online and mobile sales available)
• Hibino Budouguten (2 stores)

Mikawa region:

• Tanei (established 90 years ago, own sewing factory)
• Ayabe Budogu Shop (established in 42)
• Inoue Budogu (open until 20pm)
• Kimura Budo Goods Store (bamboo sword and kote repairs available)
• Shinei Martial Arts Equipment (Toyokawa City)

【please note】
Business hours and closing dates are subject to change, so we recommend calling ahead to confirm before visiting.

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