Ayanas: Kimono Crafts, Everyday Accessories and Care
A Nara kimono shop and care studio for kimono, obi, accessories, craft goods, alterations and cleaning consultations.
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Ayanas on Sanjo-dori brings together two sides of kimono culture: things to browse and buy, and the less visible skills needed to keep garments wearable. The shop lists kimono, obi, tabi socks, zori sandals, bags, obijime cords, obiage scarves, Japanese accessories and crafts. Its operator also accepts enquiries about tailoring, resizing, repairs, stain removal, cleaning, redyeing and zori repair. Nara Prefecture's English travel guide says visitors may see garments being made or repaired, but that should be treated as a possibility rather than a scheduled demonstration. The directory traces the Ohara kimono brand to Ikoma in 1924; the current company, ayanasu, says it was established in 2012, so those are different histories.
Browse kimono and pieces made for daily use
The store's own description lists kimono and obi alongside tabi, zori, bags, obijime, obiage, Japanese accessories and craft goods. Nara Prefecture's directory also points to hair ornaments and accessories made from kimono fabric, and to a younger label called Pupa with contemporary patterns. Inventory and sizes change, and the online shop is a separate sales channel; check the store or its web shop for a particular item before making a special trip.
See the craft behind wearing and preserving kimono
Ayanas accepts work involving tailoring, size alterations, repairs, stain removal, cleaning, redyeing and zori repair. The operator describes a dedicated kimono stain-treatment machine at the store. Visit Nara says visitors may watch kimono being made or repaired and describes craft displays by visiting makers, but the store does not publish a fixed demonstration schedule on its current shop page. Ask before planning around a live craft event, and do not assume that every repair or artisan process will be visible during an ordinary visit.
A Nara company with an older brand lineage
The company profile says founder Kenji Ohara was born in Nara in 1974, entered Ohara Kimono School in 2003 and established ayanasu in 2012. Separately, Visit Nara describes the Ohara kimono brand as dating to 1924 in Ikoma. The 1924 date is the brand's reported lineage, not the incorporation date of today's ayanasu company. This distinction matters when reading the shop's story: it connects a present-day Nara business with a longer regional kimono tradition without claiming the current company itself has operated for a century.
Published care prices provide a useful starting point
The operator's current care tariff lists dry cleaning at ¥5,500 for an awase kimono, ¥4,950 for a hitoe kimono, ¥6,050 for a furisode and ¥4,400 for an obi. Stain removal starts at ¥550 per spot and sweat removal at ¥1,650; the operator offers a free stain diagnosis and says work beyond the basic cleaning may need a separate estimate. A size alteration is a different service: the operator lists a standard kimono length adjustment from ¥9,900 and a width adjustment at ¥26,400, with higher or lower amounts depending on garment and method. These are service prices, not garment purchase prices or guaranteed totals. Bring the garment for assessment or send clear photos first, and ask for a written estimate and timing before commissioning work.
Plan a short visit on Sanjo-dori
The operator gives the address as 4 Tsunofuri-shinyacho and says the shop is on Sanjo-dori, about three minutes on foot from Kintetsu Nara Station. Current store information lists 10:00–18:00 and Wednesday closure; the Visit Nara directory matches these hours. The shop is therefore easy to add to a central Nara walk. The sources reviewed do not confirm a scheduled workshop, live appointment slots, spoken English service or a specific turnaround time for repair work.
Ask before buying a service or joining an event
Ayanas says it holds exhibitions and workshops with artists, but current dates and the languages used are not specified on the store profile. Contact the shop at 0742-93-3638 before travelling for a particular exhibition or activity. If you are bringing a garment, describe its material, condition, stain and intended use; ask about the assessment, treatment, price, timing and collection method. For custom clothing and repair requests, do not expect same-day completion. Payment methods are not confirmed on the operator's shop page; verify them before a high-value order.
What to look for
Kimono, obi and wearable Japanese accessories in a central Nara shop
An operator-listed care and repair counter for cleaning, alterations and stain treatment
A chance to encounter craft work when an artisan or demonstration is present; check dates first
Photo notes
MyNara has no permission to reuse Ayanas or Visit Nara product photographs. Ask before photographing garments, workshop participants or staff, and do not handle displayed items without permission. Craft demonstrations and in-store displays may have maker-specific photography restrictions; confirm with the operator before commercial filming or close-up photography.
Make a day of it
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Sources & editorial status
Original MyNara draft based on the linked sources. Sources reviewed 20 October 2026. Opening arrangements, prices and offers may change; use the operator's current information before travelling.
- Ayanas operator — Nara Sanjo-dori store address, hours, products, care services and contact
- Ayanas operator — company history and scope of business; ayanasu established in 2012
- Ayanas operator — kimono cleaning and stain-care methods and itemized prices
- Ayanas operator — tailoring, alteration, fitting and garment-reform service overview
- Ayanas operator — tailoring and lining price examples
- Ayanas operator — size alteration price examples
- Ayanas operator — walk-in garment-care consultation and intake
- Visit Nara (Nara Prefecture) — English profile, craft description, access, payment and Ohara brand lineage; last updated 28 November 2025
- Visit Nara — travel directory record for venue identity and category