4 recommended kendo armor and martial arts equipment stores in Ishikawa Prefecture!

November 13, 2025

4 Recommended Kendo Armor Shops in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture | A Complete Guide to Specialty Shops Where You Can Touch and Choose

Last updated: May 1, 2025

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Introduction: The benefits of choosing protective gear at a physical store

Although it has become commonplace to purchase kendo equipment online, there are still many kendo practitioners who prefer to actually hold the equipment in their hands and check the feel and fit before purchasing. The experience of purchasing in a physical store is extremely valuable, especially for beginners purchasing equipment for the first time, or advanced practitioners considering upgrading to higher quality equipment.

In this article, we will introduce four recommended specialty stores in the Kanazawa area of Ishikawa Prefecture where you can actually see, touch, and purchase kendo armor. We have also provided detailed information on each store's features, opening hours, and access, so we hope this will be helpful when choosing your armor.

4 Recommended Kendo Armor Specialty Shops in Ishikawa Prefecture

Kanazawa City area

BUSHIZO Kanazawa Saishikan store

This is a new store that opened in September 2022 as a physical store for the kendo equipment select shop BUSHIZO, and is attracting attention in Ishikawa Prefecture.

Store Features:

The shop has one of the largest selections of products in the country
Over 20 types of products from various famous manufacturers such as Mitsuboshi, Nishinippon Budogu, and Matsukan Kogyo are on display.
Staff with extensive knowledge of kendo equipment are always on hand to provide expert advice
A fulfilling environment where you can see, touch, and experience the charm of kendo equipment that you can't find in catalogs or online shopping
Courteous customer service with an emphasis on "personalized support"

Opening hours:

Weekdays: Closed in principle (please contact us if you wish to stay)
Weekends: 9:00-19:00

Phone number: 076-256-1901(090-1635-2301)

Operating company: Saishikan Co., Ltd.

Official website: https://bushizo.com/pages/kanazawasaishikan

Staff introduction:

Our advisory staff, including Kyoka Take, will use their extensive knowledge to provide friendly suggestions and shopping support. Because choosing protective gear is difficult, it is important to consult with them and listen to their advice.

Hayashito Martial Arts Shop

Hayashito Martial Arts Shop Inside Hayashito Martial Arts Shop

Address: 1-83 Jingujicho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 920-0803

Phone number: 076-252-2220

Email:budou@chive.ocn.ne.jp

Business hours: 9:00-19:00

Closed: Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, the following Tuesday)

Parking: 2 spaces available

Access: 10 minutes walk from JR Higashi-Kanazawa Station

Official website: Kanazawa martial arts equipment store – Hayashito Martial Arts Equipment Store

This general martial arts equipment store handles a wide range of martial arts equipment, including not only kendo but also judo, karate, naginata, iaido, etc. The wide selection of products to suit a variety of martial arts is appealing.

Hashimoto Martial Arts Equipment

Hashimoto Martial Arts Equipment

Address: 7-67 Kamiaraya, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 921-8063

Phone number: 076-249-8233

Business hours: 9:00-19:00

Closed: Mondays (open on public holidays)

Official website: Hashimoto Budogu Official Website

A trusted martial arts equipment store located in Kamiaraya, Kanazawa City. We can manufacture and repair kendo equipment, as well as provide souvenirs, and offer comprehensive after-sales service.

Komatsu City area

Iida Martial Arts Equipment

Address: 47 Kitaasaicho, Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, 923-0851

Phone number: 0761-48-5007

Business hours: 11:00-19:00

Closed: Sundays, 1st and 3rd Mondays

This shop specializes in martial arts equipment and opened in Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture in April 2014. Their one-of-a-kind custom-made Japanese swords are extremely popular as gifts, making them ideal souvenirs and presents.

For those who don't have time to go to the store - online shopping is an option

Online shopping is a convenient option for those who don't have time to visit a physical store or who want to compare a wider range of options.

The official BUSHIZO online store boasts one of the largest selections in Japan, offering a wide range of products, from entry-level models for beginners to full-fledged protective gear for advanced users. With detailed product descriptions, high-resolution photos, and real customer reviews, you can compare products from the comfort of your own home.

BUSHIZO official website

The special charm of BUSHIZO Kanazawa Saishikan store

Interior of BUSHIZO Kanazawa Saishikan store

BUSHIZO Kanazawa Saishikan is not just a kendo equipment store. There is a dojo on the first floor of the same building, and Saishikan aims to be the world's best kendo community, providing a space where people who are starting kendo, who love kendo, or who support kendo can gather freely, talk, and learn from each other.

Saishikan's Initiatives

At Saishikan, we are engaged in the following fulfilling activities:

Events: We invite top athletes and instructors from around the country to give lectures and practical training. In the past, we have invited top athletes from around the country, including All Japan Championship winners Hoshiko, Matsuzaki, and Morooka.
Boys and Girls Kendo Class: Carefully teaches the etiquette and basics of Kendo to young children and elementary school students.
Group coaching: For those who want to improve their kendo skills, we provide one-on-three individual lessons from the basics to application and practice.

What Saishikan values

While respecting the cultural value of traditional kendo, we also uncover and spread new, never-before-seen appeal of kendo, and in this chaotic society, we are designing happy spaces and connections based on the spirit of mutual sword-knowing-love.

This store is especially recommended for those who value not only purchasing kendo equipment but also the connections and learning that can be made through kendo.

Points to consider when choosing a kendo equipment store in Ishikawa Prefecture

When choosing a kendo equipment store, we recommend checking the following points:

Extensive product lineup: Can you compare products from multiple manufacturers and price ranges?
Staff expertise: Are there specialist staff available to provide appropriate advice?
Business hours and holidays: Can you visit according to your schedule?
Access: Check the distance from your home or dojo and whether there is parking.
Repair and maintenance support: Is there sufficient after-sales service available after purchase?
Added value: Do you offer additional services such as a dojo or event hosting?

summary

There are several reliable kendo equipment specialty stores in the Kanazawa area of Ishikawa Prefecture. The BUSHIZO Kanazawa Saishikan store in particular is a noteworthy store with one of the largest product selections in the country, attentive support from specialized staff, and the ability to function as a kendo community.

If you would like to actually pick up and choose the protective gear, please visit a nearby specialty store. There are multiple options within Kanazawa City, so you can choose one that suits your needs, such as opening hours and access. On the other hand, if you are limited by time or would like to choose from a wider range of options, why not consider using a comprehensive online store?

Please choose the best kendo equipment for you, using the purchasing method that best suits your needs. We hope that finding the right equipment will enrich your kendo life and help you improve your technique and grow spiritually.

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