Hello! I'm Kaori, a staff member at HIDARI.
HIDARI is a brand dedicated to making life easier for left-handers. Since 2018, we have offered high-quality, left-handed tools through our online store.
In Japan, our shop is known as 『左ききの道具店』 (Hidarikiki no Dōguten), meaning “Left-Handed Tool Store.” Our mascot is a polar bear 🐻❄️, inspired by an Inuit legend that says polar bears are naturally left-handed!
In addition to our online store, we also have a small physical shop that opens only a few days each month. It’s a special place where you can directly see and try our left-handed products. Be sure to check our website for the latest schedule before visiting!
Since our opening days are limited, we recommend checking our official website for the most up-to-date schedule. We look forward to welcoming you at our real shop!
→ Check our website for the most up-to-date opening schedule here.
HIDARI’s Real Shop—easily recognizable by its white shop curtain featuring a polar bear!
Located in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture
Our store is located in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, Japan. → Check our location on Google Maps here.
When people think of Gifu, they often imagine the snow-covered landscapes of Shirakawa-go, but our area is in the southern part of the prefecture, known for its warm climate and very hot summers.
How to get here:
About 40–50 minutes by train from Nagoya
A 13–15 minute walk from the nearest stations
About 13 minutes by car from the nearest highway interchange (parking for four cars available)
You can even visit us on a day trip from Nagoya, Kyoto, or Osaka!
Our Cozy Little Store
Originally a combined office and warehouse, we renovated the space to create a warm and welcoming shop. Since opening in 2023, we have been making small improvements to enhance the space and make it even more inviting.
A slightly retro-style entrance door.
From stationery to kitchenware and books, our store is packed with left-handed essentials.
A wall lined with left-handed and ambidextrous tools.
Mugs—popular items that many customers pick up in-store.
A hands-on corner where you can try out pots, pans, and other kitchen tools.
Did you know? According to an Inuit legend, polar bears are often said to be left-handed! That’s why we chose a polar bear as our mascot. 🐻❄️
Take a commemorative photo in front of our polar bear panel!
Places to Visit Nearby
Kakamigahara is not a major tourist destination, but it offers plenty of relaxing and enjoyable spots. If you visit our store, why not explore the area as well?
Nature & Culture
・Manabi no Mori Park – A spacious park perfect for a leisurely stroll. The autumn ginkgo trees are stunning.
・Gifu-Kakamigahara Aerospace Museum – Features an impressive collection of real aircraft and space exhibits.
・Aqua Toto Gifu – A freshwater aquarium with creative displays, conveniently located in a highway rest area.
Cafés & Dining
・KAKAMIGAHARA STAND – A café inside the park, offering great views of the greenery.
・Rakuda no Pasta – A cozy Italian restaurant serving delicious pasta.
・Kissashitsu Sanmyaku – A charming café in a historic Japanese house, famous for its Mont Blanc dessert.
・Kakukaku Books – A curated bookstore with a dedicated reading space and a resident cat.
Relaxation & Wellness
・Megumi no Yu – A public bathhouse with herbal and medicinal-themed baths, famous for its sauna.
If you have time, you can also take a short 30–40 minute drive to explore Seki City (famous for traditional Japanese blades), Gifu Castle, or Inuyama Castle in Aichi Prefecture.
We Look Forward to Seeing You!
We hope HIDARI’s Real Shop will be a special place for left-handers to visit and enjoy.
Since our opening days are limited, please be sure to check our schedule before coming.
Gifu may not be a familiar destination for many, but it has so much to offer. If you ever visit Japan, we’d love for you to stop by!
If you have any questions about how to get here, feel free to contact us via social media DM or our inquiry form.
