Get Japanese miscellaneous goods in Kishimojin and Waseda!

Last updated: 14 April 2018

While being close to downtown areas such as Shinjuku and Ikebukuro, Kishimojin and Waseda areas ooze a quiet, retro atmosphere. It's one of the characteristics that the areas have many temples and historic sites. Why don't you try finding wonderful miscellaneous goods while strolling around Kishimojin or Waseda away from the city's hustle and bustle?

Finding Japanese miscellaneous goods at Kishimojin-tezukuriichi (Kishimojin handmade goods fair)

The fair is usually held at Kishibojin and Otori-jinja Shrine on the third Sunday of the month, and many shops are gathered. Most goods are handmade, and unique items such as miscellaneous goods, accessories, and bread are on display. You can find Japanese miscellaneous goods filled with a passion of the only-one item creator.

Kishibojintezukuriichi

鬼子母神手創り市（雑司ケ谷鬼子母神堂内）
- Address 3-15-20, Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0032, Japan

Tabineko-zakkaten (Tabineko miscellaneous goods store), with a variety of local toys

This shop features "Tabineko," a travelling black cat, who travels around Japan and sells miscellaneous goods found at each place. The store is strewn with unique local toys and old books, like an overthrown toy box! Find commemorative goods for traveling in Japan.

Tabineko Zakkaten

旅猫雑貨店
- Address 2-22-17, Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, 171-0032
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- Nearest Station Kishibojinmae Station （Toden Arakawa Line）
  4 minutes on foot
- Phone Number 03-6907-7715
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Switch, where you will find unique Japanese small items

A shop that handles selected miscellaneous goods, which are simple yet with high sense. Accessories and tableware with Japanese atmosphere are on display. Among them, there are only-one items of the creator so don't miss them. Folded-paper crane earrings made of Japanese paper are very popular among tourists from overseas.

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- Address The first floor of Kawasaki Building, 1-1-4, Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-0051
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- Nearest Station Waseda Station （Tokyo Metro Tozai Line / Toden Arakawa Line）
  3 minutes on foot
- Phone Number 03-3202-2606
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Area
Ikebukuro
Category
Lifestyle Gift Shops Other Shopping
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