Men's Japanese Haori – Black Silk with Umebachi Kamon & Zen Garden of Ryōanji Temple, Kyoto

Price: $491.61 $368.40 – Limited Time Offer

🪷 Timeless Elegance from Kyoto – Antique Formal Montsuki Haori

Discover the timeless elegance of Japanese tradition with this authentic antique men’s haori, crafted in luxurious black silk and adorned with five Umebachi kamon (plum blossom family crests). The silk inner lining is beautifully hand-painted with a detailed panoramic view of the dry Zen garden of Ryōanji temple — one of Kyoto's most sacred and visually striking landmarks.

🧵 Product Details:

• Material: 100% black silk – supple, breathable, and refined
• Type: Formal Montsuki Haori (五つ紋 – 5 family crests)
• Inner Lining: Hand-painted silk lining featuring the Ryōanji Zen garden scene
• Origin: Made in Kyoto, Japan
• Condition: Antique – carefully preserved in excellent condition

📏 Dimensions:

• Total width (sleeve tip to sleeve tip): 135 cm / 53.1 in
• Haori length (collar to hem): 93 cm / 36.6 in
• Shoulder width: 61 cm / 24 in
• Sleeve height: 49 cm / 19.3 in
• Sleeve width: 35 cm / 13.8 in

This haori fits most men's M to L sizes. For more information, please refer to our Haori Size Guide.

🌸 The Symbolism of the Umebachi Kamon (Plum Blossom Crest)

The Umebachi (梅鉢) kamon symbolizes the plum blossom — a powerful emblem of resilience, rebirth, and spiritual refinement. As the first flower to bloom in winter, the plum blossom has long been associated with perseverance and the promise of spring, embodying the essence of hope and endurance.

In the Samurai tradition, the Umebachi crest was a noble emblem, reflecting grace under pressure, inner strength, and loyalty — all essential virtues of the Bushidō code.

🪨 Ryōanji Temple’s Zen Garden – A Masterpiece of Stillness

The Ryōanji garden, located in northwest Kyoto, is one of Japan’s most famous karesansui (dry landscape) Zen gardens. Created in the late 15th century, its 15 stones arranged in a sea of white gravel invite introspection, silence, and spiritual contemplation.

This haori's inner lining pays tribute to this sacred space — a visual meditation on impermanence, harmony, and emptiness. The garden’s design reflects the Zen principle of yūgen (幽玄), or “subtle profundity,” which values hidden beauty and the unseen.

🎁 Ideal For:

• Collectors of antique Japanese garments
• Martial artists practicing Ninjutsu, Iaido, or other traditional arts
• Bushidō enthusiasts seeking symbolic, refined clothing
• Wearers of spiritual or ceremonial attire

🚚 Shipping & Policies

• Shipping: Express delivery from Kyoto within 48 hours (DHL )
• Returns: This item is final sale — no returns or exchanges due to its antique nature