Wagasa CASA
Bringing Gifu wagasa into today's life.
A select shop centered on janome (snake-eye) parasols, bangasa and sun parasols, presenting the "maker's story" of Gifu wagasa together with the umbrellas themselves. From weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies and shichi-go-san to everyday use, a wide range of occasions.
Why We Love It
A specialty shop for "Gifu wagasa," nurtured along the Nagara River basin. The curation that proposes wagasa not as something to "display" but as something to "use" is lovely. The distinctive "basa" sound when you open it, the soft light through translucent washi paper, and the scent of the oil — once you know the luxury of enjoying rain with all five senses, rainy days become something to look forward to. There are also plenty of modern designs that make you want to carry them with Western clothes too, not just kimono.
PROFILE About the Company / Workshop
A select shop that conveys the appeal of Gifu wagasa together with the background of each maker. Both in-store and online, it carries a lineup of about 60 umbrellas at all times, letting you choose by color, pattern and tailoring.
From attire for special days to daily use — centered on janome parasols, bangasa and sun parasols — it also shares how to enjoy wagasa, care information and editorial content.
A Gifu wagasa selection
Centered on janome parasols, bangasa and sun parasols, searchable by use and impression. Around 60 umbrellas in stock at all times.
Choose by occasion
A wide range — weddings (Japanese dress), coming-of-age ceremonies, shichi-go-san and everyday use.
Store & online
Operates a store in central Gifu City (11:00–18:00, closed Wed & Thu) and an online store.