Kinosaki Onsen Exclusives
Mayoke-san: Furuya's Resident Mascot
A lovable character created by Ushiko Design, Mayoke-san comes in a variety themes expressed by their color and the items hugged close to their chest.
Hot spring-themed designs are especially popular, including Mayoke-san holding a yu-oke (traditional Japanese bucket for bathing) as well as a pair of geta (Japanese sandals).
Mayoke-san comes holding other unique objects such as rice balls, hearts, clovers, and even Mount Fuji, guaranteeing that all visitors are sure to find their very own special Mayoke-san.
Straw Craft Jewelry: Mugi
Finely crafted in-house by Furuya’s owner, the jewelry label Mugi includes pieces such as earrings for pierced ears, clip-on earrings, and brooches.
Each piece is created through Straw Craft, a 300-year-old traditional artform with roots and history found only in Kinosaki Onsen.
Collectible Match Boxes
Designed by Takimachi Masahiro specifically for Furuya, collectible novelty match boxes representing each of Kinosaki Onsen’s Seven Mystic Hot Springs are available for purchase as stand-alone pieces or as a set of seven.
A complete set of match boxes is also available for purchase with artwork depicting Toyooka’s Oriental White Stork, Snow Crab, and other retro art in addition to all seven hot spring designs.
BUSINESS INFORMATION
- Business Name
- Furuya
- Business Hours
- 9:30～22:00 (closed between 12:00~13:00 and 17:00~20:00 on weekdays)
- Language Support
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Sorry, but only Japanese is spoken.
LOCATION
429 Kinosakicho Yushima, Toyooka, Hyogo 669-6101
Located just 8 minutes from JR Kinosaki Onsen Station, Furuya is a chic souvenir shop situated in between Ichino-Yu and Goshono-Yu, making it a perfect pitstop for some Kinosaki goodies during your stroll from hot spring to hot spring.
Due to its wide selection of Kinosaki-exclusive and handmade gifts, Furuya is especially popular among collectors of novelty items looking for the perfect memento of their trip.