Suruga Kite: Kite-hachi
It is said that Suruga kites originated during the Warring States period, when a retainer of Lord Imagawa Yoshimoto (1519–1560) created and flew one to celebrate a military victory. Kite Hachi is a specialty shop that has been manufacturing and selling Suruga kites using traditional methods for five generations, dating back to the late Edo period.
Suruga kites are characterized by their distinctive gill-like shape at the bottom and their vivid, large-scale designs centered on a face, ensuring they are easily recognizable even when flying high in the sky. The designs primarily fall into three categories: warrior paintings, Kabuki paintings, and child paintings, featuring historical figures, theatrical characters, and storybook characters beloved by the people of the Edo period.
As of April 2015, due to the aging of our store building, we are accepting orders and handling business at our workshop (Sanbancho, Aoi Ward; TEL: 054-272-1680). Please contact us in advance as our hours are irregular.
Additionally, select items are available for purchase at the Sunpu Rakuichi market inside JR Shizuoka Asty and at the Sunpu Takumi-yado in Maruko.
- Inuyama Dosetsu from *Nanso Satomi Hakkenden* (two-panel kite, just under 60 cm, approx. ¥2,400)
- Winter-Exclusive Zodiac Kites
- Sunmatsu-an Ornaments (15 varieties total) (Approx. ¥1,200 each)
- A Suruga kite (Minamoto no Yorimitsu and the Demon Slayer) against the blue sky
Basic Information
- Address
- 4-4-4 Hondori, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture 420-0064
- Telephone Number
- 054-272-1680（Contact: Fukushima | Store: 054-253-2530）
- Fax number
- 054-272-1680
- Open
- As of April 2015, due to the aging of our store building, we are currently accepting orders and other requests at our workshop (Sanbancho, Aoi Ward; Tel: 054-272-1680).
Please contact us in advance, as our hours are irregular. - Closures
- Irregular holidays
- Access
[Car]
10 minutes from Shizuoka IC[Public Transportation]
A 20-minute walk from JR Shizuoka Station- Website
*Please note that business hours, holidays, and prices are subject to change, so please check with the contact information provided before visiting.
