Discover INDEN: Explore Craft, Quality & History at Our Flagship Stores in Japan

Discover INDEN: Explore Craft, Quality & History at Our Flagship Stores in Japan


To truly understand INDEN EST.1582—the world’s oldest Japanese leather brand—you need to experience it in person. Our official stores across Japan are not just retail spaces; they are living showcases of craftsmanship, tradition, and our enduring legacy that stretches back 450 years. Here’s how each location brings the INDEN story to life:

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1. Main Store & INDEN Museum — Kōfu, Yamanashi Prefecture

Located in the heart of the very region where our craft began, the Main Store offers a rich, tactile experience of our signature lacquered deerskin creations. Upstairs, the INDEN Museum houses over 1,500 artifacts, including historical deerskin crafts and lacquerware. It’s a rare opportunity to trace 400+ years of evolution in design and technique firsthand.

2. Aoyama Store — Tokyo (Minami-Aoyama)

Set amid Tokyo’s high-fashion landscape, the Aoyama flagship offers a refined environment to discover INDEN’s timeless designs. This boutique allows you to engage with our work in one of Japan’s trendiest neighborhoods.

3. Shinsaibashi Store — Osaka

In vibrant Osaka, the Shinsaibashi branch offers a convenient location to explore our products with the same attention to detail and quality found in Kōfu and Tokyo.

4. Nagoya-Misono Store — Nagoya

Bridging Tokyo and Osaka, our Nagoya-Misono store brings INDEN’s artistry to central Japan. Perfect for visitors and collectors in the Tokai region.

Why Visit Our Stores in Person?

  • Touch the Legacy: Feel the softness of deerskin and sheen of hand-applied lacquer—materials perfected over centuries.

  • Meet the Makers: Craftsmanship is our heart—witness the subtle textures and patterns created using techniques passed through generations.

  • See Living History: Especially at the Kōfu Main Store and its museum, explore a heritage of design stretching back to the samurai era.

Planning a visit?

  • All locations are open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, year-round (excluding New Year holidays).

  • Shopping is tax-free for international visitors—just bring your passport to complete the exemption process.

In Summary

Visiting any of INDEN’s official stores means more than a shopping trip. It’s an immersive journey through Japanese design, history, and heritage—felt through the soft touch of leather and the intricate artistry of lacquer. Whether in Kōfu, Tokyo, Osaka, or Nagoya, each store is a gateway into our centuries-long tradition of craftsmanship.

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