Ooshima

household goods

Since 1946, Ooshima has been popular as a store for everyday footwear for people working in Gion, Kiyamachi, and Ponto-cho. The first thing that catches the eye upon entering the store is the large number of geta (Japanese clogs) and zori (Japanese sandals) that are characteristic of Kyoto. Among them, takageta (high clogs) are purveyed to cooks. It is said that their original purpose was to allow cooks to adjust themselves to the height of cutting boards and cooking tables. Zori are sold wholesale to shrines and temples and stores selling priests’ robes.

“We have been doing business at a leisurely pace, but our first priority is ‘good products at reasonable prices,’” they say. “We also produce custom-ordered fine footware, and we also wholesale to temples and shrines. Please contact us for more information.”

Originally a geta manufacturer and wholesaler, they still have a large selection of geta clogs.

Geta and zori sandals, as well as covered sandals, compose most of the shop’s selection for everyday use.

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