We visited the boutique “Sherlock Holmes,” which opened on November 1 on the 2nd floor of Laporte Main Building in front of JR Ashiya Station!
“Sherlock Holmes” is a boutique that has previously opened shops inside hotels such as Hotel Okura Kobe and Hotel New Otani Osaka. You can definitely feel the luxury at first glance!
Inside the shop, you’ll find carefully selected items such as one-of-a-kind bags and accessories made by artists, as well as clothing and shoes carefully crafted by artisans.
Everything in the shop is absolutely lovely, but this time staff member Kawanishi-san told us about three items she especially recommends!
Kyoto Leather Yuzen Bag
The first recommendation is a “Kyoto Leather Yuzen” bag! It’s made from leather dyed piece by piece by artisans using the techniques of Kyo-yuzen, a traditional Japanese craft.
“Kyoto Leather Yuzen Handbag” 41,800 yen (tax included)
When you look at it up close, the three-dimensional texture is incredible! It’s a statement bag that can easily become the centerpiece of an outfit!
Nishijin-ori Dress & Bolero
The second recommendation is a “Nishijin-ori” dress and bolero! Both are clothing items made using the techniques of Nishijin-ori, Kyoto’s luxurious yarn-dyed silk textile.
“Nishijin-ori Reversible Bolero” 55,000 yen (tax included)
The fabric is stretchy, but apparently it stretches not because of elastic, but because of the weaving technique itself! Amazing!
↑ Not only is it reversible in red and black, but you can wear it in all kinds of ways: draped over your shoulders like a shawl, wrapped around your neck like a stole, or worn through the sleeves as a bolero. So useful!
“Sherlock Holmes” Original Foil-Processed Shoes
The third recommendation is “Sherlock Holmes” original foil-processed shoes called “Haku wo Haku.”
They’re apparently an exclusive Sherlock Holmes item made through a collaboration between custom original leather, created by scattering various metallic foils onto top-quality cowhide using special processing, and highly skilled shoe artisans from Kobe. These are precious shoes you can only get here!
“Haku wo Haku Blue Foil Shoes” 53,900 yen (tax included)
The shine of the foil from this special processing just can’t be fully captured in photos…! If you see them in person, you might find yourself completely captivated!
“Sherlock Holmes” Shop Information
“Sherlock Holmes Ashiya Laporte Main Building Store” is open on the 2nd floor of Laporte Main Building in front of JR Ashiya Station, on the floor right after entering from the station-front deck, in the tenant space beyond the escalator.
Here is the map for Laporte Main Building↓
The address is 4-1 Funado-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Ashiya Laporte Main Building 2F, No. 219.
Sherlock Holmes Ashiya Laporte Main Building Store
10:00–18:00 (follows the building’s regular closing days)
Closed
None (follows the building’s regular closing days)
Address
4-1 Funado-cho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture, Ashiya Laporte Main Building 2F, No. 219
Phone Number
079-796-1617
Related Link
HP
(*Please check directly with the shop for the latest information on menu items, business hours, etc.)
A Gift Just for Ashitsu Readers!
There is an exclusive in-store gift for Ashitsu readers!
Visit “Sherlock Holmes Ashiya Laporte Main Building Store” and say “I saw it on Ashiya Tsushin” or “I saw it on Ashitsu” to receive a pair of “warm socks” as a gift! Perfect now that the weather is getting chilly!
*The gift campaign will end once the socks run out. Don’t wait too long!
Finally
In addition to the items introduced here, every product in the shop is carefully selected! Since they’ve opened shops in luxury hotels before, it makes sense that the lineup is full of valuable finds.
If anything we introduced made you think, “This is it!”, be sure to enjoy hotel-style shopping in front of JR Ashiya Station!
