Our Story

We Are Kyoto Treasure Hunt

Based just outside Kyoto — Japan's cultural heart — we spend our days hunting through markets, temple flea sales, and private collections for pieces that deserve to be found.

Kyoto temple flea market

Where We Come From

Japan holds centuries of craftsmanship that rarely makes it beyond its borders. Antiques passed down through generations. Vintage cameras built with obsessive precision. Artisan foods made by small producers who have been at it for decades.

We are based near Kyoto and source everything by hand — visiting markets, speaking directly with collectors, and choosing only what we believe is genuinely worth owning.

Every piece we offer is sourced with intention — chosen by hand or commissioned directly from the maker.

Visiting a private collector in a machiya

What We Believe

We don't sell replicas, reproductions, or mass-produced souvenirs. We sell real Japan — items with history, with craft, and with stories behind them.

Antique sword with NBTHK certificate

For antiques with formal certification — such as pieces accompanied by an NBTHK certificate — we make that clearly visible on the product page. For everything else, we describe condition honestly and welcome questions before you buy.


Looking for Something Specific?

Kyoto Treasure Hunt storefront

We offer a personal sourcing service. If you discovered something during a visit to Japan — or have always been searching for a particular piece — tell us. We will do our best to hunt it down for you.

Feel free to reach out via our contact form with as much detail as you have. We reply to every request.

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