The Kyoto Store: Flagship of the West

Located along the bustling Sanjo Street in Kyoto, a vibrant area where tourists from all over the world pass through, the 45R Kyoto Store sits just a five-minute walk from Karasuma-Oike Station. As the oldest of 45R’s flagship stores in Japan, it became the brand’s flagship location in western Japan. This period marked the opening of several key locations, including the original Badou-R in 1999, the New York Soho store in 2000, and the Kyoto store in 2002.
Like the original location of Badou-R and the New York Soho store, the Kyoto store was built by skilled Kyoto carpenters specializing in traditional Sukiya-style architecture. Most of the materials used are strong, durable, and finely crafted Japanese timber and stone. Infused with Kyoto’s rich culture, this store continues to hold deep significance for us, remaining an irreplaceable part of our legacy.