Tenugui - Japanese Encyclopedia

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Light, colorful and compact, tenugui hand towels are the perfect souvenir. Learn about their history, how they differ from regular towels, and more.

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Places to Buy Tenugui (Tokyo, Kyoto, 100 Yen Shops)

Here are places in Tokyo and Kyoto where you can buy tenugui.

Asakusa: Kamawanu Asakusaten

The tenugui at Kamawanu Asakusaten have all been individual hand-dyed. Their gentle texture, thanks to the hand-dying process, is what gives them their charm. Read about Kamawanu Asakusaten for more.

Shinjuku: Koiki

Koiki, favorably located two minutes from Shinjuku Station, deals in all sorts of tenugui, including those with character designs and seasonal themes, like Halloween designs. Starting at 800 yen, they’re quite reasonable.

Kyoto: SOU・SOU

SOU・SOU, a brand which offers comfortable-to-wear Japanese clothing, deals in tenugui with modern designs. Read more about SOU・SOU here.

100 Yen Shops Across Japan

You can also find tenugui lined up on the shelves of 100 yen shops. The variety of tenugui on sale will expand from spring to summer, so check them out.

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