Hakimono Sekizuka through design, production, and retail.
Iwakura AA introduces objects and ideas from Japan and abroad through our own perspective.

Located in the quiet area of Iwakura, Kyoto,
a former timber warehouse was renovated to create our current footwear shop and gallery.

The space features high ceilings and an open, airy atmosphere.
Objects personally selected by the owner, as well as items specially made for the space,
are displayed comfortably and without excess.
Leather tabi, Adan grass sandals, beautifully crafted scissors,
and refined garments all coexist here.
The gallery also hosts events on a regular basis.

Within the same building, a glass-partitioned tatami space functions as both
the footwear shop and the owner’s atelier.
Here, we listen to each customer’s needs and accept custom footwear orders.
We propose footwear not only for traditional Japanese attire,
but also styles that can be worn with Western clothing.

Through skilled handcraft, we create footwear that is both beautiful and comfortable to wear.
Our theme is “Japanese footwear that is not shoes.”
Rather than fitting into categories such as Western or traditional dress,
we aim to propose footwear that exists beyond such boundaries.

In a world where many things constantly change,
we hope to continue offering things that remain steady and trustworthy.
With this in mind, we dedicate ourselves to our work each day.

"Footwear Sekizuka" offers footwear design, manufacturing and sales.

"Iwakura AA" uniquely introduces various things and events from Japan and abroad.

Located in a quiet area of Iwakura, this timber warehouse has been renovated into a footwear store.

The gallery was born.

In the spacious, open space with high ceilings, I have selected some items and some special items.

The items that you have made are displayed in a pleasant manner.

There are leather tabi socks, Pandanus sandals, beautiful scissors, and high-quality, beautiful clothing.

The gallery also regularly holds events.

In the same space, there is a tatami room separated by glass.

It is now a shoe store and my studio.

There, we can listen to your requests and take orders for footwear.

We also offer suggestions on how to match footwear with Japanese clothing and Western clothing.

We use skilled handwork to create footwear that is both beautiful to look at and easy to wear.

The theme is "Japanese footwear that is not shoes."

I hope to propose footwear that does not fall into the categories of Western or Japanese clothing.

I'm thinking about it.

In a world where all sorts of things happen,

So that we can continue to propose things that are reliable and will never change.

We will continue to work hard every day.

Sekizuka Footwear / Iwakura AA
Owner  Shinji Sekizuka

ACCESS

*In addition to our regular closing days, we may also be closed on other days. Please check our Instagram for the latest business hours.

20 minutes walk from Iwakura Station on the Eizan Electric Railway Kurama Line
10-minute walk from Hanazonocho bus stop on the Kyoto Bus

*There is no parking lot. If you come by car, please use the nearby coin parking lot. The coin parking lot "Hiei Hospital Times" is a 7-minute walk away.