2021
Photographing Kyoto city from the West Observatory of Shoren-in Temple
Welcome to Watada Shoten
Watada Shoten [Watada Eyeglasses Store] opened in 1861, when "Shogun" still ruled Japan. It was seven years before Japan opened the country to the West, for modernization. For 160 years since then, we served our customers with experience, superb technical skills and sincere service. Would you like to get a new pair that is adjusted to your current eyesight? Please bring your favorite pair of glasses. We have a large stock of Japanese and European eyeglass frames. We can provide you with a pair that has replaceable lenses, manufactured by Nikon, Hoya, or Seiko. With clear vision, you will feel refreshed, and invigorated. In addition to eyeglasses, we sell the top-of-the-line Hearing Aids. Our Certified Hearing Aid Technicians will assist you to find hearing aids that suit you best. 432-6 Jumonji-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City 604-8121, Japan [Located at the south of the Yanagi-no-banba street and Takoyakushi street intersection, near Shijo Subway Station. ]
Notice of business days for October 2025
Other than the "holidays" on the calendar
We will be open for business.
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
We look forward to your visit.
Reservations are welcome
The 12th Record Listening Party will be held on the 26th from 1pm to 3pm.
We look forward to your reservation.
(We will not be able to accommodate glasses on the 26th.)
Notice of business days for October 2025
Other than the "holidays" on the calendar
We will be open for business.
Business hours: 9:00-18:00
We look forward to your visit.
Reservations are welcome
The 12th Record Listening Party will be held on the 26th from 1pm to 3pm.
We look forward to your reservation.
(We will not be able to accommodate glasses on the 26th.)
Staff Introduction
We are here to help
We are grateful for the connection with this region and hope to be of service to it.
We strive to improve every day.
If you have any problems with "seeing" or "hearing"
Please feel free to contact us.
In addition, if you want glasses with a certain design,
We also accept consultations.
Such a cute hearing aid
This is our original decoration.
Please contact us by phone or email
We look forward to seeing you.
This year, the 96-year-old fourth-generation owner, who has been serving customers from overseas since the end of the war,
Since we cannot communicate in the same language, we have to provide services using only our skills, and fitting glasses is
If you look at the face, you can usually match it at once.
He says it has become possible.
Vintage Frame Try-On Event
If you are looking for unique eyeglass frames,
Please allow plenty of time for your visit.
Inside the box that covers the entire wall
Domestic and international research since 1960
There is a frame
I'll help you with your exploration.
Please try to find it for yourself.
From the homepage and Instagram DM
If you make a reservation,
Please take your time to search.
We look forward to seeing you