Utsukushiya Matsusaka Momen

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"Utsukushiya" in Matsusaka City is an experiential exchange facility operated by an established kimono store. In a space renovated from a historic storehouse, you can enjoy renting and being fitted for beautiful Matsusaka Cotton kimonos. Inheriting the townscape of Matsusaka, once a city of wealthy merchants in the Edo period, this place offers warm moments where you can not only touch traditional textiles but also enjoy tea and interact with local people. For travelers who want to feel the depth of culture firsthand through traditional Japanese attire, it will be an unforgettable experience.

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Matsusaka Beef Mouthwatering Wagyu

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Utsukushiya Matsusaka Momen

Address: 1940 Naka-machi, Matsusaka-shi, Mie
Website: https://www.utsukushiya.com/
Operator: Utsukushiya Higashimura Gofukuten

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