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11 Recommended Vintage Stores in Tokyo For a Perfect Treasure Hunt

11 Recommended Vintage Stores in Tokyo For a Perfect Treasure Hunt

Date published: 29 June 2023

Vintage stores in Japan are in a totally different league from your typical “second-hand” shop. They sell rare, top-quality old clothes, antiques, and more, preserved in fantastic condition, and largely sold at high prices. Many boast one-of-a-kind, limited items that are next to impossible to find, making them irresistible to hardcore fashionistas.

Here, we’ll introduce 10 recommended vintage shops in Tokyo that you should check out!

Why You Should Visit a Vintage Shop in Tokyo

In Japan, vintage goods refer to products that are no longer being made and are difficult to find even at official stores, which have naturally grown rare and valuable. For fashion-obsessed Tokyoites, nothing beats the pleasure of finding such a one-of-a-kind item. Tokyo sets the standard for much of Japan and is a natural convergence point for vintage shops seeking to flaunt their carefully assorted collections.

1. AMORE Vintage

Omotesando Store
Omotesando Store

Even within Tokyo, Omotesando and Aoyama are practically synonymous with top-notch fashion. Both these neighborhoods are also home to AMORE Vintage, which boasts a stellar lineup of vintage items.

Their range includes rare, difficult-to-find bags, apparel, accessories, and shoes from brands like Hermès, GUCCI, Louis Vuitton, CELINE, Ferragamo, YSL, and Dior. The Omotesando store, in particular, specializes in only top-quality CHANEL items, which are scarce even on the international market, making it an essential stop for any collector. Even if you don’t purchase anything, popping in to see their remarkable offerings is worthwhile.

Aoyama Store
Aoyama Store

There are English-speaking staff working in the stores, and tax-free shopping is available, making AMORE Vintage a prime choice for international visitors to Japan.

2. AMORE Gentleman Omotesando

2. AMORE Gentleman Omotesando

AMORE Gentleman Omotesando is a vintage shop in Omotesando specializing in menswear. They are the sister store of AMORE Vintage, and present an unrivaled stock of menswear, which is a surprising rarity in Tokyo’s vintage scene.

AMORE Gentleman’s valuable lineup includes over 1,000 carefully-selected goods from popular brands like CHANEL, Louis Vuitton, Hermès, as well as ROLEX, which are again uncommon at Tokyo vintage stores. It’s a one-stop shop for men seeking a truly special item that will stand the test of time.

English and Chinese-speaking staff are available, as is tax-free shopping.

3. DECOUVERTE Aoyama Store

3. DECOUVERTE Aoyama Store

DECOUVERTE is a shop selling old-but-gold authentic vintage gems from all over Japan and the world. It is run by the BAYCREW'S Group, the business behind many popular Japanese apparel brands, who have expanded into the vintage scene.

The name “Découverte” means “finding a once-in-a-lifetime treasure,” and their painstakingly curated assortment allows you to feel the essence and history of the brand much more deeply than regular vintage stores. They have outlets in convenient areas like Yurakucho, Shinjuku, and Aoyama, making it a great spot to check out while sightseeing.

The Aoyama store flaunts a particularly large stock of numerous top-class brands, like CHANEL, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, GUCCI, CELINE, LOEWE, Ferragamo, FENDI, and Tiffany & Co. Tax-free shopping and all major international credit cards are accepted, so you’ll have no trouble coming from overseas.

4. OTTO VINTAGE

4. OTTO VINTAGE

OTTO VINTAGE, located in Shibuya, is known for selling items that look fresh and fashionable no matter the era. Their items come from both Japan and overseas and are all chosen for their scarcity, condition, and trendiness.

This includes watches, bags, purses, shoes, accessories, and more from well-known staples like CHANEL, Hermès, Louis Vuitton, PRADA, and Yves Saint Laurent. If you’re puzzled at how to incorporate vintage wares into modern fashion, there’s no better reference than OTTO VINTAGE.

Staff can communicate in English, Chinese, and Thai, and tax-free shopping is available.

  • OTTO VINTAGE
    OTTO VINTAGE
    • Address 1st Floor, Fujiya Jingumae Building, 1-15-10, Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
    • Phone Number 03-6804-3729
    • Hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
      Closed: Irregular, New Year’s Holidays, Jan 1-3

5. BEST VINTAGE Shinjuku

5. BEST VINTAGE Shinjuku

BEST VINTAGE is a vintage watch specialist store with outlets in Shinjuku and Osaka run by BEST ISHIDA, one of Japan’s largest watch merchants. BEST VINTAGE Shinjuku is located in the basement of ISHIDA Shinjuku, which has an entire six floors dedicated to watches and clocks, making it one of the biggest of its kind in Japan.

They have around 2,000 watches between the two stores, including those from the ever-popular ROLEX that are no longer on sale. Each is a precious gem, and no two are the same. All are of impeccable quality, and are only put on sale after passing a set of rigorous checks to confirm authenticity. Their after-care services are also plentiful, letting you shop with peace of mind.

There are staff who can communicate in English and Chinese, and all major credit cards are accepted, along with e-money like Alipay and WeChat Payment.

  • BEST VINTAGE SHINJUKU
    • Address 3-17-12 B1F, Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 160-0022
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    • Nearest Station Shinjuku Station (JR Shonan Shinjuku Line / JR Yamanote Line / JR Chuo Main Line / JR Saikyo Line / Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Toei Shinjuku Line / Toei Oedo Line / Keio Line / Keio New Line / Odakyu Odawara Line)
      1 minute on foot
    • Phone Number 03-3341-4481

6.Rodeo Drive GINZA

6.Rodeo Drive GINZA

Rodeo Drive is a reuse boutique that operates 10 stores in Japan and abroad, from Yokohama to Ginza, Shinjuku, and Shibuya to Hong Kong. Rodeo Drive Ginza opened in 2023 offers the best selection of the various products we handle. We have various products of both classic popular models and rare and valuable gems including watches of famous brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, bags of famous brands such as Hermes and Chanel, and jewelry of famous brands such as Cartier and Harry Winston. We have our own repair workshop and are confident in the quality of our pre-owned products, which are carefully repaired and placed on our store shelves. We also offer duty-free sales, so please visit our store to see the full range of products and get services that can be provided by a long-established company founded in 1954.

7. VINTAGE QOO TOKYO

7. VINTAGE QOO TOKYO

Stepping into Omotesando’s VINTAGE QOO TOKYO is like hopping back in time. Decorated by antique ornaments, lighting, and furniture, the enthralling retro atmosphere puts a fun spin on vintage shopping, and their impressive lineup of around 3,000 items of all kinds guarantees plenty of potential. From the moment you walk in, the 3-meter-plus chandelier proves you’ve come to the right place.

The shelves house a collection based around CHANEL, augmented by other in-vogue brands like Hermès, Louis Vuitton, GUCCI, and Dior. You’ll also find luxury watches from ROLEX, Cartier, and Chopard, along with old-school branded clothes, all of exceptional quality.

Staff that can speak English, Chinese, and Korean are regularly on shift, and tax-free shopping and watch adjustment services are available. They also run an online shop with international shipping, so you can continue browsing even after leaving Japan.

  • VINTAGE QOO TOKYO
    VINTAGE QOO TOKYO
    • Address 1F/2F, Colonnade Jingumae, 5-2-6, Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
    • Phone Number 03-6804-2201
    • Hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
      Closed: Irregular
      Access: 2-minute walk from the A1 Exit of Omote-Sando Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line, Ginza Line, and Hanzomon Line
      Multilingual service: English, Chinese, Korean
      Tax-free service: Yes

8. Vini vini

8. Vini vini

Vini vini sells high-quality vintage goods for adults sourced from overseas. Each product is painstakingly examined by design, size, and condition, yielding a diverse lineup, letting you feel the fashions of various decades.

The store owner, who has over 30 years of experience in the field, evaluates each individual piece himself through his trained eye. The hidden-nook store has a mature, sophisticated feel worthy of the high-class Daikanyama neighborhood. Its lineup is centered around clothes, bags, shoes, and accessories spanning the 50s-90s from Hermès, CHANEL, GUCCI, CELINE, Tiffany, and more.

Plus, the sister store VINIVINI LUXE, which is practically right next door, has newer items from the 70s all the way to the 2000s, along with Japanese jewelry, all selected for their future vintage potential.

  • Vini vini
    Vini vini
    • Address 3F, Daisan Yokoshiba Building, 12-19, Daikanyamacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0034
    • Phone Number 03-3477-7378
    • Hours: 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm
      Closed: Irregular
      Access: 5-minute walk from Daikanyama Station on the Toyoko Line
      Multilingual service: English
      Tax-free service: No

  • vinivini luxe
    vinivini luxe
    • Address 102 Quatorze Daikanyama, 14-20 Daikanyamacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0034
    • Phone Number 03-6416-3822

9. Hedy

9. Hedy

Hedy is located in Daikanyama, a trendy neighborhood that stands out even in a fashionable city like Tokyo for its highly-polished reputation. Hedy’s stock is entirely vintage, but they aim to curate a lineup that matches the trends of the day with a timeless sophistication. Their classy layout has each item displayed separately and neatly, making it feel worlds apart from regular second-hand shops. They also keep some of their products in the back, so it’s worth talking to the staff to see if they can bring out something that fulfills your wishes.

Everything sold at Hedy has a superb condition ranked “B” and above. They deal with around 25-30 top-class brands, including CHANEL, Louis Vuitton, and CELINE.

All items can be purchased tax-free, and English-speaking staff are on duty, so don’t be afraid to ask questions. They also have a website with free shipping aimed at international customers (accessible also from mainland China), so even if you don’t pick up anything while in Japan, you can send them a message and buy it later instead (however, layaways are not permitted).

  • Hedy
    Hedy
    • Address 26-8, Sarugakucho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0033
    • Phone Number 03-6416-4421
    • Hours: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
      Closed: Irregular
      Access: 3-minute walk from Daikanyama Station on the Toyoko Line
      Multilingual service: English
      Tax-free service: Yes

10. upperupper

10. upperupper

Upperupper is a store that brims with the energy of Tokyo street culture. Their lineup runs from youth-orientated fashion all the way to goods geared toward older generations. It’s located in Ueno, near the popular tourist destinations of Akihabara and Asakusa, making it easy to pop in while sightseeing. All products are vintage and are carefully sourced from overseas by the store’s owner and manager themselves, yielding a high-quality and diverse product range.

With attention poured into both the condition of items and the way they’re displayed, vintage rookies can shop with peace of mind. Plus, they have many large-sized clothes from overseas brands, making it ideal for those that find Japanese clothing a tight fit. Available brands include Ralph Lauren, Levi’s, Carhartt, Disney, Nike, Adidas, Champion, Starter, Mitchell & Ness, as well as gear from the big four American sports of NBA, MLB, NFL, and NHL.

The store also has a cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and you’ll be bound to try and fit one more visit into your itinerary. The owner has lived overseas, and many of the staff can speak English, making for a wholly enjoyable shopping experience.

  • upperupper
    upperupper(アッパーアッパー)
    • Address 1F/B1, Tsukamoto Bldg., 6-2-5, Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0005
    • Phone Number 03-5817-8627
    • Hours: 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
      Closed: Irregular
      Access: 1-minute walk from Okachimachi Station on the Tokyo Metro
      *5-minute walk from Ueno Station, Ueno-Hirokoji Station, Naka-Okachimachi Station, and Ueno-Okachimachi Station
      Multilingual service: English
      Tax-free service: No

11. CARA

11. CARA

CARA is a vintage select shop inside Shibuya Parco, a shopping center in Shibuya. It occupies a corner of the second-hand clothing store VCM MARKET BOOTH and presents a collection of one-of-a-kind luxury stylish items from around the globe sold at affordable prices. An appraiser has certified all products as genuine, so you can rest easy knowing you’re getting the real deal.

You’ll find a bunch of bags from CELINE, PRADA, and Dior, accessories from Tiffany and Dior, as well as many different purses, plus plenty more. The rings from Tiffany have all been professionally cleaned, and look practically brand new! For those hesitant about shopping vintage, this is a good substitute.

Tax-free shopping is available, staff can communicate in basic English, and a Chinese-speaking staff member is available on Saturday afternoons (may be unavailable depending on the time.) They are planning to open a new store in Harajuku in September 2023, as well as one in Osaka sometime in autumn, so you can expect even more from them in the future.

  • CARA VINTAGE&SELECT (Inside VCM MARKET BOOTH)
    CARA VINTAGE&SELECT (VCM MARKET BOOTH内)
    • Address Inside VCM MARKET BOOTH, 4F, Shibuya Parco, 15-1, Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042
    • Phone Number 03-6416-4563
    • Hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
      Closed: Irregular (follows shopping facility schedule)
      Access: 4-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station
      Multilingual service: English (via translation app, etc.), Chinese (depending on the day)
      Tax-free service: Yes

Impossible to reproduce and often difficult to find, vintage goods have a special quality that makes shopping for them a euphoric experience. Japan is currently going through a vintage craze, and the value of old things are being given a fresh look. So, next time you’re in Tokyo, put a little time aside to tour some vintage stores and snag a new addition to your wardrobe.

*The information in this article is current as of June 2023. Please check official websites for the latest information.

Written by:
Miyu Shimada
Miyu Shimada

Miyu is a travel writer and tour conductor with over a decade of experience in developing educational content for working individuals. She has a passion for exploring new cultures and has visited more than 150 cities in around 50 countries. Her goal is to sample great food, experience nature, enjoy historical sites, and bathe in hot springs around the world. Miyu left her corporate job to pursue her passion for travel and now spends over 100 days a year abroad while working as a writer. She promotes the joy of travel, the beauty of Japan, and the diverse cultures of the world by traveling to different parts of Japan and collaborating with inbound tour operators and fellow travel writers.

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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