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Nihonbashi Information Center
This information center also serves as a shop, selling a variety of carefully selected items from 40 different stores, each unique to Nihonbashi. Many of the products make great souvenirs for international visitors. In particular, they recommend their selection of traditional fans and tenugui cloths created in collaboration with historical shops in the area. International concierges are available between 10:00am and 7:00pm, so feel free to stop by for guidance as well.
Founded 2010
Crafts
COREDO Muromachi 1(B1), 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Open every day (holidays match COREDO Muromachi 1)
+81-3-3242-2334 (English) / +81-3-3242-0010 (Japanese)
Official website
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Select Shop
Chou Chou
This select shop places a focus on high-quality and ethically-sourced lifestyle goods from the northern regions of Japan. They stock a wide variety of popular products such as uniquely-flavored「Ochacco」 Japanese teas, towels, and various aromatic items.
Founded 2018
Lifestyle
ACE Nihonbash Buildng 7F, 13-5 Nihonbashi Hisamatsucho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 11:00am – 6:00pm (Open until 8:00pm on Wednesdays)
Closed weekends and national holidays
+81-3-6264-8932
Official website (Japanese only)
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Tea specialty store
H.R.Higgins
This shop supplies their selection of coffee and tea to the British royal family. Their black teas are made using a combination of tea leaves and other natural ingredients to provide exceptional taste, and their blends allow customers to appreciate the depth of flavors and aromas. They allow customers to smell any of their teas before purchasing.
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Bakery
Muromachi Bon Coeur
This bakery has a vast array of over 100 different kinds of breads, a range that includes standard loaves, bread to go with meals, and a variety of sweet breads. At lunchtime, they get a constant stream of hungry office workers coming to their store. Most popular amongst travelers from overseas are their croissants, which are made with cultured butter.
Founded 2002
Food
4-3-12 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 7:30am - 8:00pm, Saturdays 8:00am - 6:00pm
Closed Sundays and national holidays
+81-3-5201-3811
Official website (Japanese only)
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Florist
Gigi Fleuriste
This florist sells a wide range of beautiful arrangements, from dried flower bouquets with a carefully calculated balance of color to Parisian bouquets. For the Christmas season, they have impressive table wreaths which can also be mounted on the wall, styled with ikebana-like vibrancy.
Founded 2019
Lifestyle
Sanko Bldg 1F, 1-3-5 Higashi-Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 12:00noon – 7:30pm, Saturdays 1:00pm – 600pm
Closed Sundays
+81-3-5839-2111
Official website (Japanese only)
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Bread
Boulangerie Blanco
With staples such as sweet pastries and savory breads, as well as three kinds of baguettes, this bread specialty shop prepares dozens of delicious baked treats each day. They use both domestically and internationally-sourced flour and a vast array of ingredients in their recipes to create their quality breads, served fresh out of the oven and so popular that they sell out in the blink of an eye.
Founded 2019
Food
3-19-4 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Fri-Tues 8:30am - 6:00pm
Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays ※Closed for summer holidays 8/5-8/23
+81-3-5644-8722
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mecu
This shop is a treat to explore with their bountiful collection of kitchen items, bags, and interior goods. They recommend their portable mini fans which have built-in USB-chargeable batteries in the handle, making it a perfect summer item to have at your desk or to take with you on-the-go.
Founded 2019
Lifestyle
Vera Heights Hamacho 103,2-22-5 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
11:00am - 6:00pm
Closed Mon/Wed
+81-3-5579-2615
Official website (Japanese only)
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Sushi
Ningyocho Shinodazushi Sohonten
Many customers buy the sushi here to give as a gift; in particular, the Shinoda inari-zushi boxes, as well as their oshi-zushi. Their high-quality sushi uses custom-made age (pouches of fried tofu), creating great depth of flavor. Inside they use carefully created unique filling combinations, with Japanese-style condiments to accent the flavors in their sushi.
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Lace
REI THE LACES CHAMBER Nihonbashi Store
Specializing in lace and embroidery, this store sells a variety of high-quality clothes and small items that are delicate and soft-to-the-touch, made using Japanese lace. Fairy Tale, one of their most popular items, can be worn around the neck or draped around the shoulders to add a touch of style to your outfit.
Founded 1949
Lifestyle
FP Nihonbashi Bldg. 1F, Nihonbashi Bakurocho 1-3-6, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
1:00pm – 7:00pm (Saturdays until 10:00pm)
Closed on Sun, Mon and national holidays
+81-3-3661-7105
Official website (Japanese only)
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Outdoor Goods
Plywood Nihonbashi
This select shop specializes in outdoor items such as tents and cots. However, they also stock a wide range of products in general other than outdoor goods, such as high quality interior items for daily life.
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Tagayasu Ningyocho Branch
Tagayasu Ningyocho Branch
This French-style pastry shop is managed directly by the chef-owner, and proudly displays the superb craftsmanship of its patissiers, who have honed their skills at prestigious hotels over many years. They offer roughly twenty kinds of namagashi (traditional unbaked Japanese sweets) and twelve to thirteen kinds of baked delicacies, from simple yet refined cakes to Japanese-style tiramisu served in a traditional masu box.
Founded 2019
Food
1F, 2-2-3 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon - Sat 11:30am-7:30pm,Sundays and national holidays 11:00am-7:00pm,※Irregular holidays (Please check website)
+81-3-6810-7930
Official website
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Doughnut specialty shop
haritts Kodenmacho Branch
This doughnut store ferments their batter in order to further bring out the delicious taste of the wheat flour, sugar, and oil used in the dough. To go with your doughnuts, they also offer perfectly matching specialty coffee or Chinese tea, and at lunchtime they prepare a limited number of sandwiches. They also provide an eat-in space.
Founded 2018
Food
1F, 9-2 Nihonbashi-Ōdenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tues-Sat 9:30am - 5:30pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and national holidays
+81-3-5614-0180
Official website (Japanese only)
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Oden
Minafuku
Minafuku specializes in take-out oden, a winter hot-pot specialty. Their broth is made fresh every morning and is added to throughout the day, using dried sardines and high-grade katsuobushi that they have been using since the store was first established. They focus on minute details, such as making sure the Japanese radishes fully absorb the rich, savory flavor of the soup stock before they are served.
Founded 1953
Food
2-11-12 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon – Sat 12:30pm-6:00pm
Closed Sundays and national holidays
+81-3-3666-3729
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Handicraft Tools
Cohana
Cohana boasts a wide selection of handicraft tools that display exquisite Japanese craftsmanship. They incorporate a wide array of ideas into their user-friendly designs so anyone with an interest in crafts can easily pick them up, no matter their experience. Cohana uses five traditional colors that have a basis in Japanese lore and consider each item’s region of origin and manufacturing process akin to a story in and of itself, making them perfect gifts to treasure.
Founded 2018
Crafts
4-3-7 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Sat, Sun and Japanese holidays
+81-3-6910-3255
Official website
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Japanese Sake shop
Hasegawa Saketen Nihonbashi
Hasegawa Saketen boasts a carefully curated selection of sake gathered from breweries all across Japan. Over 700 different kinds of sake line their refrigerators, each carefully temperature-controlled, and highly-knowledgeable specialists are available for consultation to help each customer find the perfect bottle for any occasion. Inside the shop you’ll also find a wonderful collection of regional drinking vessels made from clay, glass, and more.
Founded 2018
Food
Takeda Global Headquarters Bldg. (1F), 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Shop: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Lunch (weekdays only): 11:30am – 2:30pm
Refer to website for bar hours.
No set holidays
+81-3-6262-3111
Official website
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French Confectionery
Tokyo Yogashi Tangram
Tangram is a western confectionary store in Tokyo, selling fresh cakes, pound cake, biscuits and more, all made to bring to the forefront the taste of seasonal fruits. The taste of mousse shines through in their fresh cake, and they are careful to ensure that it is smooth and melts in the mouth. Their pound cake is known for being made with cultured butter to create an especially soft, moist texture, making it perfect to give as a gift.
Founded 2018
Food
Matsumura Bldg. 1F, 2-27-4 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Sat 11:00am – 7:30pm ※May close earlier if sold out
Closed Sundays and Japanese national holidays
+81-3-5843-6432
Official website (Japanese only)
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Bagels
123(Hifumi)BAGEL
123BAGEL uses high quality rice flour, yeast, and wheat to make their bagels. They offer a range of flavors, from the classics such as plain, rock-salt, and walnut-and-maple, to unique bagels incorporating Japanese flavors. With a full and varied sandwich menu as well as a wide variety of toppings, you can mix and match to get exactly what you want.
Founded 2012
Food
10-6 Nihonbashi Kodenmacho, Chuo-ku , Tokyo
Tues – Sat 11:00am – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:00pm ※Closes early if sold-out.
Closed Mon, Sun, and Japanese holidays
No phone number
Official website (Japanese only)
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select shop
zakka shop Green
Zakka shop Green boasts a wide assortment of products, including confectionery, juice, handmade accessories, decorative plants such as succulents, and more. Their selection includes organic items and popular imported goods which are perfect as small souvenirs for friends and family.
Founded 2018
Lifestyle
NIC Heim 1F, 11-14 Nihonbashi Nakasu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Fri 3:00pm - 10:00pm(The store closes at 6:00pm from the 24th to the 28th of every month for company events)
Closed Sat, Sun, and Japanese national holidays
+81-3-6667-0354
Official website (Japanese only)
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Bakery
BEAVER BREAD
This small downtown bakery, opened by highly skilled chefs who trained in a renowned bakery in Ginza, is well known for its delicious bread. They bake over 45 different types of breads every day, including their fresh baguettes, which draw out the taste of the wheat. They also collaborate with local historical shops to use ingredients such as mashed soybeans for their unique breads.
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Japanese miscellaneous goods
Kyo-Hashi Matsukin
At Matsukin, they stock various original items, including over 100 kinds of goshuincho (stamp book used to collect shrine seals), ippitsusen (writing paper used for short notes or messages), small money envelopes, and tenugui hand cloths. Their bamboo ippitsusen have designs such as ukiyo-e prints or illustrations that give a sense of the Edo period, and some come in a box making them perfect as a gift or souvenir.
Founded 1931
Lifestyle
2-6-5 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tues-Sat 12:00noon – 7:00pm
Closed Sun, Mon, Japanese national holidays and New Year’s holidays.
+81-3-80-3543-2668
Official website (Japanese only)
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select shop
MONOTIAM
MONOTIAM is a select shop with works collected from 70-80 creators from both inside and outside of Japan. There are plenty of cute and uplifting products that will appeal to a girl’s heart. Their product lineup changes monthly, so every time you visit is like a new experience.
Founded 2015
Lifestyle
1-7-14 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Monday-Saturday 10:30am - 7:00pm
Closed Mondays and public holidays
+81-3-3663-8250
Official website (Japanese only)
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Crafts
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten has been trading in hand-picked, hand-woven hemp fabric for over 300 years. Aside from their daily-use cloths made from kaya, a- traditional mosquito net fabric, one of their popular items is their Hasami porcelain soba-choco, or small cups used for dipping sauces, which can be used for drinking tea or serving small portions of side dishes. At Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, their items are perfectly suited for modern life while still being based in Japanese tradition.
Founded 1716
Crafts
COREDO Muromachi 3, 2F, 1-5-5 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Every day 10:00am-9:00pm
No holidays(apart from New Year’s)
+81-3--6262-3157
Official website
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Ningyo-yaki
Shigemori Eishindo
A popular store selling moist ningyo-yaki, or little cakes baked in molds, that practically melt in your mouth. Their ningyo-yaki are skillfully baked by the artisans to have a thin outer layer of cake and be packed full of koshi-an red bean paste. They are available to purchase separately, so you can buy just one to eat while walking or get a box to give as a present.
Founded 1917
Japanese sweets
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 9:00am-8:00pm / Saturdays and national holidays 9:00am-6:00pm
Closed Sundays (If it is Inu no Hi, Day of the Dog, or a Taian day from the Japanese calendar, they will open until 6:00pm, and will cl
+81-3-3666-5885
Official website (Japanese only)
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Pickled Fish and other delicacies
Hamanoin Ningyocho Main Shop
A store selling Hamacho-zuke, made with filleted fish or similar pickled in a sweet miso from the Edo period, and other delicacies. Their Hamacho-zuke, carefully flavored so as to add the delicious miso yet leave the essential taste of the fish, is a must-try. With their Hamacho-yaki, the packaged grilled fish can be easily cooked in the microwave for you to enjoy the taste of grilled fish in your own home.
Founded 1986
Food
2-9-3 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 10:00am-7:00pm (until 6:00pm on Sat, Sun and national holidays)
No holidays (except for the New Year’s period)
+81-3-3639-0231
Official website (Japanese only)
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chopstick shop
Kawakami Shoten
Kawakami Shoten is a chopstick specialty shop that has more than 500 types of chopsticks. They stock a wide range, from chopsticks that are particularly easy to hold and use, to modern designs that incorporate a chequered style made by specialists in Hakone Yosegi wooden mosaics. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for yourself or for a special present.
Founded 1903
Crafts
Kawakami Bldg, 1-9-8 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
81-3-3661-7066
Official website (Japanese only)
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French Confectionery
Tokyo Yogashi Club
Amidst the more than 20 varieties of beautifully-crafted cakes, healthy cookies, and chocolates to choose from, the ‘Mont Blanc’ has been their most popular dessert since the time of establishment. This light yet delicious dessert is generously topped with a fresh cream and custard mixture and wrapped with chestnut paste.
Founded 1987
Food
Plaza ANS Building, 1-1-12 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm (Cafe last order 6:00pm), Sat/Sun/National holidays 10:00am-6:00pm (Cafe last order 5:00pm)
Closed on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month (Open on the 3rd Sunday
+81-3-3865-4649
Official website (Japanese only)
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Handkerchief shop
CLASSICS the Small Luxury - Nihonbashi Ningyocho Branch
A handkerchief specialty store with items made from the finest materials. They stock a range of products made from rare types of high-quality cotton or with unique designs such as animal patterns on the borders. With a wide range of handkerchiefs, you can find the perfect item for any situation, either business or private.
Founded 2016
Lifestyle
3-4-5 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Sat: 11:00am – 6:30pm
Closed on Sundays
+81-3-5623-9171
Official website
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Japanese Sweets
Nihonbashi Nichigetsudo
Nihonbashi Nichigetsudo is a historical Japanese confectionery shop that has been in business for the past 140 years. Since their opening, they have made each sweet with care using specially selected ingredients. Their sweet made of glutinous rice mixed with apricot fruit paste on the outside and stuffed full of apricot bean paste and fresh cream on the inside is an extravagant confectionery recommended for visitors from around the world.
Founded 1877
Japanese sweets
Nichigetsudo Building, 12-14 Nihonbashi Kobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon – Fri 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sat 10:00am – around 3:00pm
Closed Sundays and national holidays
+81-3-3661-5470
Official website (Japanese only)
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Nuts and Dried Fruits
Karuizawa Kinari
A nut and dried fruit specialty store. Using carefully selected ingredients from the producing regions, a wide range of products is sold, including fruit honey preserves, nut paste, nut oil, jelly and other sweets. It is also possible to combine several products together to create a gift.
Founded 2017
Food
COREDO Muromachi 2, B1F, 2-3-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
10:00am-9:00pm
+81-3-6225-2245
Official website
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Japanese washi paper
Kawashima Kami Ten
A Japanese paper specialty store that utilizes traditional Japanese methods to create modern products made of high-quality Japanese washi paper. One of their recommend items is their traditional fans. These fans are light and cooling, and are see-through from the front. In addition, their postcards and bookmarks made from handmade paper from Ehime Prefecture and decorated with metallic foil, are also popular.
Founded 1673
Crafts
2-3 Kodenmacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm (Saturdays until 3:00pm)
Closed on Sundays, national holidays, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month
+81-3-3663-3371
Official website (Japanese only)
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Crafts
Hinata-Note
Hinata-Note is a boutique with a collection of ceramics, glassware, dyes, metal works, woodworks and leather goods. These carefully-made handmade products give off an air of warmth, so you’ll want to use them forever. For a limited time they are holding an exhibition too, so take the chance to find your unique item.
Founded 2006
Crafts
1F Central Bldg., 7-13 Nihonbashi Kobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
12:00pm - 7:00pm (Until 6:00pm on weekends and national holidays)
Closed Thursdays *There may be other temporary closures
+81-3-5649-8048
Official website (Japanese only)
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Leather wallets
Walleteria YAMATOU
A specialty wallet store by a leather accessories manufacturer. They have a wide range of wallets – there is something to suit anyone’s lifestyle, irrelevant of gender. Each of the wallets feels individual, full of the care and skill of craftsmen, and the subtle color of the leather deepens delightfully with use.
Founded 1899
Crafts
2-11-6, Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
11:30am-7:30pm (Wednesday until 10:00pm), Sat/Sun/national holidays 11:00am-6:00pm.
Closed Tuesdays
+81-3-6661-1481
Official website (Japanese only)
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Boutique
Ethical Payforward
Opened in Suitengu in 2016, this store sells ethical products (judged on environmental conservation or contribution to society) sourced from both within Japan and overseas. This season they have a line of warm, alpaca-wool items, focusing on goods such as knitted hats and socks.
Founded 2016
Crafts
1-21-6 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 11:00am - 7:00pm, Weekends 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Closed Mondays and Thursdays
private
Official website (Japanese only)
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French Confectionery
Occitanial
Occitanial, located near Suitengu Shrine, specializes in French confectionery. Since their opening, their original confectionery Cocco has been particularly popular, with its rich egg flavor and moist texture. They also have a wide range of seasonal items, including sweets available only for the Christmas season!
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Kasuzuke Pickled Fish
Uokyu Honten
Uokyu specializes in a Japanese traditional pickling technique called “kasuzuke,” which consists of pickling ingredients in sake lees. They strive to bring out the natural flavors of their seafood as well as the savory umami qualities achieved through carefully marinating fish in sake lees. They have a shop on the first floor, while the second and third floors are reserved for the restaurant where you can savor the delicious flavors of kasuzuke.
Founded 1914
Food
1-1-20 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 7:00pm, Sat 9:00am – 6:00pm
Closed Sundays, public holidays, and Jan. 1 – 3
+81-3-5695-4121
Official website (Japanese only)
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Edo Kiriko cut glass
Edo Kiriko no Mise Hanasho
Here you can buy Edo Kiriko cut glass ítems, one of Japan’s traditional crafts. Here all items are handmade by skilled craftsmen, giving the glass a particular luster and translucence. In the workshop corner you can try your hand at making your own Edo Kiriko item.
Founded 1946
Crafts
3-6-5 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 10:30am - 6:00pm / Sat., Sun, & public holidays 11:30am - 5:00pm
Closed on Sundays, and national holidays
+81-3-6661-2781
Official website (Japanese only)
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Japanese sweets
Gyokueido
“Tora-yaki,” miniature pancakes with a red bean paste filling, are the signature product at Gyokueido. The soft cakes are decorated with a distinctive tiger-stripe pattern. The store also sells over 30 varieties of Japanese pastries, whose shapes and coloring vary with the seasons.
Founded 1576
Japanese sweets
2-3-2, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3666-2625
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Japanese sweets
Tsuruya Yoshinobu
“Iro Monaka,” a colorful variety of traditional sweets, is one of the most popular products at the Tokyo branch of Tsuruya Yoshinobu, a venerable business based in Kyoto. Customers can also enjoy soft sweets made on the premises in the shop’s eat-in corner.
Founded 1803
Japanese sweets
1F COREDO Muromachi3, 1-5-5, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo(Grand opening on March 20)
+81-3-3243-0551
Official website (Japanese only)
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Japanese sweets
Eitaro Sohonpo
Eitaro Sohonpo sells sweets ranging from traditional favorites to fresh seasonal sweets and baked confections. Kintsuba red bean cakes and triangular hard candies are enduring favorites.
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Japanese sweets
Nihonbashi Nitigetudou
Nihonbashi Nichigetsudo’s sweets range from the traditional to distinctively modern coffee- or cream-flavored creations. The shop’s famous red and white cakes and dora-yaki red bean paste pancakes can be decorated with custom prints for special occasions.
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Japanese sweets
Miharado Honten
Confectioner Miharado sells a complete range of Japanese and Western-style snacks and sweets, from rice crackers to soft wagashi cakes and western-style cakes and pastries. Famous for its monaka cakes said to protect against misfortune.
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Japanese sweets
Kotobukido
One of the highlights of this store is their 'kogane-imo', or 'golden potato' sweets, named so because the shape perfectly resembles a sweet potato. When you unwrap it, the scent of cinnamon will fill the air, in perfect harmony with the sweetness of the confectionery. You can enjoy their sweets all year round, as they offer new specialities based on different seasons and special events.
Founded 1884
Japanese sweets
2-1-4, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
0120-480-400
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Japanese sweets
Ningyo-yaki Honpo Itakuraya
Itakuraya is famous for ningyo-yaki, variously shaped red bean paste-filled cakes cooked in cast-iron molds. Also available as grilled cakes without the red bean paste filling.
Founded 1907
Japanese sweets
2-4-2, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3667-4818
Official website
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Castella (sponge cake)/other sweets at BUNMEIDO CAFÉ
Bunmeido Tokyo (Nihonbashi Honten)
Bunmeido is well-known for castella cake, sponge cake made from eggs, flour and sugar. Special variations are made with extra eggs or sweetened with honey. The café on the premises is a great spot for a quick break or a light meal.
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Dried bonito(fish flakes)
NINBEN (Nihonbashi Honten)
Ninben’s specialty is katsuobushi shaved dried bonito, an essential ingredient for the dashi stock that underlies Japanese cuisine. Customers can buy freshly shaved bonito, and it’s also sold in handy packs, along with various flavorings and other food items.
Founded 1699
Food
1F COREDO Muromachi, 2-2-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3241-0968
Official website
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Dried bonito(fish flakes)
YAGICHO-HONTEN
Specialist purveyor of katsuobushi shaved bonito and other dried foodstuffs, Yagicho Honten is a trusted supplier to professional chefs. Other dried foods sold here include kombu kelp, various types of beans, sesame seeds, shiitake mushrooms, and udon and soba noodles.
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Dried bonito(fish flakes)/Dried kelp
Yamatoya
Yamatoya sells katsuobushi shaved dried bonito, additive-free and carefully prepared by skilled craftsmen. Its packaged products include katsuobushi topping for rice and kombu kelp, a nutritious and energizing snack.
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Seafood pickled in sake lees
Kyokasuzuke Uokyu
Uokyu sells sablefish, salmon and other fish marinated in sake lees. The main store has a restaurant on the premises serving Japanese cuisine.
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Sake
Sasaki Sake Ten
This liquor shop stocks a wide variety of rare sake rice wines, amazake fermented rice drinks and other rice-derived liquors. It also carries wines and shochu distilled spirits.
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Food/Sake/Confectionery
ROJI Nihonbashi
Roji Nihonbashi features over 200 varieties of products, ranging from the “K&K Kantsuma” luxury line, a headline product popular for gift-giving, to canned fruits, rice crackers and tidbits for snacking.
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Sushi
Shinodazushi Sohonten
Famous for its inari-zushi, sushi rice stuffed in pockets of thin, deep-fried tofu slices and a great combination of rice vinegar and sweet flavors. It also sells an extensive range of pressed sushi featuring seasonal ingredients.
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Taiyaki
Yanagiya
Yanagiya is one of Tokyo’s top three names for tai-yaki, cakes with a sweet bean paste filling cooked in sea bream-shaped iron molds, and prepared exactly the same way as when the shop first opened. The crisp, fragrant crust is a perfect match for the sweet filling.
Founded 1916
Food
2-11-3,Nihonbashiningyocho,Chuo-ku,Tokyo
+81-3-3666-9901
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Tsukudani(Food cooked in sweetened soy sauce)
Nihombashi Funasa
The signature product here is tsukudani, fish, shellfish, laver or vegetables simmered in soy sauce and sugar. Made entirely free from artificial flavorings or preservatives, “Edomae Tsukudani,” Nihonbashi Funasa’s original product that’s still produced today, is popular for its sweet-salty flavor.
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Tofu
Futaba
Futaba specializes in tofu products of all kinds, from regular and fine-textured tofu to aburage, deep-fried sliced tofu, and ganmo, deep-fried tofu cakes containing a variety of ingredients. It also sells donuts made from soybean lees and soft-serve ice cream flavored with amazake fermented rice drink.
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Yakitori (grilled chicken)/Japanese omelette
TORITADA
Specialist poultry purveyor, selling free-range and brand-name chicken from all over Japan. A popular sideline is the store’s Japanese-style omelet, made daily from fresh eggs and dashi broth.
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Hanpen (fish cake)
Kanmo
One of Kanmo’s most popular products is hanpen, feather-light fish paste cakes. The shop also sells kamaboko and other fish paste products often eaten in oden savory stew.
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Nori (dried seaweed)
YAMAMOTO NORITEN
Spicy flavored or roasted nori laver is among Yamamoto Noriten’s most popular products. Other items for sale include limited-edition creations or specially packaged sets in collaboration with popular animation characters.
Founded 1849
Food
1-6-3, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3241-0261
Official website
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Nori (dried seaweed)/Tea
Yamamotoyama (Nihonbashi Honten)
Best-known for its popular sencha green tea, Yamamotoyama pioneered the cultivation of premium gyokuro green tea. The in-store café serves green tea and Japanese sweets. In addition to green tea, the store sells nori laver and tea-serving implements.
Founded 1690
Food
2-5-2, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Planned relocation in May)
+81-3-3281-0010
Official website
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Bento lunch box
Nihonbashi Benmatsu Souhonten
Benmatsu is the go-to place for either plain or fancy box lunches. It’s renowned for the distinctive sweet-savory taste of its preparations.
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Roasted tea
Morinoen
The featured product at Mori-no-en is hoji-cha, parched regular green tea, with a distinctive aroma and smoky flavor. Also available are hoji-cha-flavored Japanese- and Western-style confectionery, which can be enjoyed at home or in the store’s second-floor café.
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Inkan signature stamp
Sasakiinten
Inkan, personal seals, are a necessity in daily life, and Sasaki Inten provides seals made from top-quality materials. Special attention is paid to carving owners’ names in the appropriate style and spacing, to produce seals that will last a lifetime.
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Edo Komon-style Kimono, Yukata, and Japanese towel
Chikusen
Specializing in stencil-dyed cotton made into light summer kimono, wrapping cloths and other articles, Chikusen creates 1,000 new fabric designs every year. Designs range from elegant formal motifs to casual renderings of flowers and birds.
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Edo-style brooms
Shirokiya Denbee
Brooms and brushes of all kinds are sold here. Made from flexible and resilient natural fibers, Shirokiya’s brooms are light, easy to use, and last for years. Offers a full range of brooms and brushes, including handy clothes and dust brushes.
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Kyoto lacquerware
Zohiko
Zohiko produces and sells traditional Kyoto-style lacquer ware. Founded 350 years ago, it has perfected lacquering and maki-e (gold or silver powder sprinkled over lacquer) techniques, presented today in the form of tableware, jewelry boxes or ornamental items.
Founded 1661
Crafts
1F Nihonbashihoncho YS Bldg., 2-2-2, Nihonbasihoncho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3510-1751
Official website
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Lacquerware
Kuroeya
Traditional lacquer ware techniques are prized at Kuroeya, which sells lacquer ware from all over Japan. In additional to traditional Japanese tableware, the store also carries wine coolers, coffee cups and other Western-style items.
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Calligraphy supplies, Japanese washi paper
YUBENDO
Specializing in calligraphy supplies and washi Japanese paper, Yubendo carries over 100 varieties of brushes for writing and painting, as well as inks and pigments for Japanese-style painting. It’s also popular for seasonal items made from washi.
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Sensu folding fan/Uchiwa paper fan
IBASEN
Ibasen sells flat and folding fans, in dozens of colorful designs. Fans featuring illustrations from ukiyo-e are especially popular as souvenirs from Japan.
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Nishijin brocade fabric
WATABUN
Watabun sells obi sashes made of brocade woven and dyed according to techniques perfected by Kyoto’s Nishijin weavers, as well as brocade neckties and wrapping cloths. The store also holds workshops on kimono wearing.
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Brushes
EDOYA
Edoya is a shop specializing in brushes large and small, including an extensive selection of hairbrushes, clothes brushes and other brushes for daily use. Makeup artists and other professionals can find just the right brush for their needs here, and it’s a great place for visitors to pick up an unusual souvenir.
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Cutlery
Ubukeya
Founded over 230 years ago, Ubukeya specializes in cutting tools. Housed in a traditional wooden building, the shop is filled with knives, scissors, tweezers and other implements to satisfy every need. The shop can also sharpen cutting tools.
Founded 1783
Crafts
3-9-2, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3661-4851
Official website
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Cutlery
KIYA
Purveyor of over 1,000 different types of knives and other articles for daily use, be they for grooming, gardening or handicrafts. Craftsmen at Kiya can be seen at work sharpening knives in the store.
Founded 1792
Crafts
1F COREDO Muromachi1, 2-2-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3241-0110
Official website
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Toothpicks
Nihonbashi Saruya
Established 300 years ago, Saruya is Japan’s only store specializing in toothpicks. The hand-crafted toothpicks sold here are fragrant, resilient and soft on the teeth.
Founded 1704
Crafts
1-12-5, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-5542-1905
Official website
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Japanese washi paper
Ozu Washi
Ozu Washi stocks over 2,000 varieties of washi Japanese paper from all over the country and sells sundries made from this handmade paper. A workshop on the premises offers hands-on experience at paper-making. The store also has a gallery and offers classes teaching how to use washi for various crafts.
Founded 1653
Crafts
3-6-2, Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3662-1184
Official website
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Japanese washi paper
Haibara
Haibara specializes in items made from washi paper, from stationery to envelopes and decorative paper cords. It also sells storage boxes in various sizes, flat fans and other light, easy-to-carry souvenirs featuring designs and patterns both old and new.
Founded 1806
Crafts
2-7-1-chome Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Nihombashi Tower
+81-3-3272-3801
Official website
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Maps/Books
BUYODO
Map specialist Buyoodo carries a full range of maps, from topographical maps issued by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan to aerial maps, imported maps and reproductions of old maps.
Founded 1897
Lifestyle
3-8-16, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Toll-free 0120-72-2410
Official website
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Books
Maruzen Nihonbashi
Bookseller carrying all types of books from general interest subjects to specialized academic works and English-language publications. Also well-known for premium stationery and writing implements. A popular dish at the third floor café is hayashi raisu (hashed beef with rice).
Founded 1869
Lifestyle
2-3-10, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-6214-2001
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Department store
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Main Store
Founded in 1683 as a kimono seller, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi became Japan’s first department store in 1904. The reclining lions greeting shoppers at the main entrance and the ornately decorated interiors add an air of prestige and refinement to an enjoyable shopping experience.
Founded 1673
Lifestyle
1-4-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3241-3311(Main)
Official website
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Department store
Nihombashi Takashimaya
The building housing Takashimaya Nihombashi is registered as an Important Cultural Property, a first for a department store. “Watch Maison,” opened on the premises in 2015, features the world’s largest selection of timepieces.
Founded 1831
Lifestyle
2-4-1, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3211-4111(Main)
Official website
Japanese sweets
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Japanese Sweets
Nihonbashi Nichigetsudo
Nihonbashi Nichigetsudo is a historical Japanese confectionery shop that has been in business for the past 140 years. Since their opening, they have made each sweet with care using specially selected ingredients. Their sweet made of glutinous rice mixed with apricot fruit paste on the outside and stuffed full of apricot bean paste and fresh cream on the inside is an extravagant confectionery recommended for visitors from around the world.
Founded 1877
Japanese sweets
Nichigetsudo Building, 12-14 Nihonbashi Kobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon – Fri 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sat 10:00am – around 3:00pm
Closed Sundays and national holidays
+81-3-3661-5470
Official website (Japanese only)
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Japanese sweets
Ningyo-yaki Honpo Itakuraya
Itakuraya is famous for ningyo-yaki, variously shaped red bean paste-filled cakes cooked in cast-iron molds. Also available as grilled cakes without the red bean paste filling.
Founded 1907
Japanese sweets
2-4-2, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3667-4818
Official website
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Japanese sweets
Kotobukido
One of the highlights of this store is their 'kogane-imo', or 'golden potato' sweets, named so because the shape perfectly resembles a sweet potato. When you unwrap it, the scent of cinnamon will fill the air, in perfect harmony with the sweetness of the confectionery. You can enjoy their sweets all year round, as they offer new specialities based on different seasons and special events.
Founded 1884
Japanese sweets
2-1-4, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
0120-480-400
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Japanese sweets
Miharado Honten
Confectioner Miharado sells a complete range of Japanese and Western-style snacks and sweets, from rice crackers to soft wagashi cakes and western-style cakes and pastries. Famous for its monaka cakes said to protect against misfortune.
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Japanese sweets
Nihonbashi Nitigetudou
Nihonbashi Nichigetsudo’s sweets range from the traditional to distinctively modern coffee- or cream-flavored creations. The shop’s famous red and white cakes and dora-yaki red bean paste pancakes can be decorated with custom prints for special occasions.
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Japanese sweets
Eitaro Sohonpo
Eitaro Sohonpo sells sweets ranging from traditional favorites to fresh seasonal sweets and baked confections. Kintsuba red bean cakes and triangular hard candies are enduring favorites.
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Japanese sweets
Tsuruya Yoshinobu
“Iro Monaka,” a colorful variety of traditional sweets, is one of the most popular products at the Tokyo branch of Tsuruya Yoshinobu, a venerable business based in Kyoto. Customers can also enjoy soft sweets made on the premises in the shop’s eat-in corner.
Founded 1803
Japanese sweets
1F COREDO Muromachi3, 1-5-5, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo(Grand opening on March 20)
+81-3-3243-0551
Official website (Japanese only)
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Japanese sweets
Gyokueido
“Tora-yaki,” miniature pancakes with a red bean paste filling, are the signature product at Gyokueido. The soft cakes are decorated with a distinctive tiger-stripe pattern. The store also sells over 30 varieties of Japanese pastries, whose shapes and coloring vary with the seasons.
Founded 1576
Japanese sweets
2-3-2, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3666-2625
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Ningyo-yaki
Shigemori Eishindo
A popular store selling moist ningyo-yaki, or little cakes baked in molds, that practically melt in your mouth. Their ningyo-yaki are skillfully baked by the artisans to have a thin outer layer of cake and be packed full of koshi-an red bean paste. They are available to purchase separately, so you can buy just one to eat while walking or get a box to give as a present.
Founded 1917
Japanese sweets
2-1-1 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 9:00am-8:00pm / Saturdays and national holidays 9:00am-6:00pm
Closed Sundays (If it is Inu no Hi, Day of the Dog, or a Taian day from the Japanese calendar, they will open until 6:00pm, and will cl
+81-3-3666-5885
Official website (Japanese only)
Food
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Bagels
123(Hifumi)BAGEL
123BAGEL uses high quality rice flour, yeast, and wheat to make their bagels. They offer a range of flavors, from the classics such as plain, rock-salt, and walnut-and-maple, to unique bagels incorporating Japanese flavors. With a full and varied sandwich menu as well as a wide variety of toppings, you can mix and match to get exactly what you want.
Founded 2012
Food
10-6 Nihonbashi Kodenmacho, Chuo-ku , Tokyo
Tues – Sat 11:00am – 2:00pm, 3:00pm – 5:00pm ※Closes early if sold-out.
Closed Mon, Sun, and Japanese holidays
No phone number
Official website (Japanese only)
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Bakery
BEAVER BREAD
This small downtown bakery, opened by highly skilled chefs who trained in a renowned bakery in Ginza, is well known for its delicious bread. They bake over 45 different types of breads every day, including their fresh baguettes, which draw out the taste of the wheat. They also collaborate with local historical shops to use ingredients such as mashed soybeans for their unique breads.
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Bakery
Muromachi Bon Coeur
This bakery has a vast array of over 100 different kinds of breads, a range that includes standard loaves, bread to go with meals, and a variety of sweet breads. At lunchtime, they get a constant stream of hungry office workers coming to their store. Most popular amongst travelers from overseas are their croissants, which are made with cultured butter.
Founded 2002
Food
4-3-12 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 7:30am - 8:00pm, Saturdays 8:00am - 6:00pm
Closed Sundays and national holidays
+81-3-5201-3811
Official website (Japanese only)
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Bento lunch box
Nihonbashi Benmatsu Souhonten
Benmatsu is the go-to place for either plain or fancy box lunches. It’s renowned for the distinctive sweet-savory taste of its preparations.
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Bread
Boulangerie Blanco
With staples such as sweet pastries and savory breads, as well as three kinds of baguettes, this bread specialty shop prepares dozens of delicious baked treats each day. They use both domestically and internationally-sourced flour and a vast array of ingredients in their recipes to create their quality breads, served fresh out of the oven and so popular that they sell out in the blink of an eye.
Founded 2019
Food
3-19-4 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Fri-Tues 8:30am - 6:00pm
Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays ※Closed for summer holidays 8/5-8/23
+81-3-5644-8722
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Castella (sponge cake)/other sweets at BUNMEIDO CAFÉ
Bunmeido Tokyo (Nihonbashi Honten)
Bunmeido is well-known for castella cake, sponge cake made from eggs, flour and sugar. Special variations are made with extra eggs or sweetened with honey. The café on the premises is a great spot for a quick break or a light meal.
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Doughnut specialty shop
haritts Kodenmacho Branch
This doughnut store ferments their batter in order to further bring out the delicious taste of the wheat flour, sugar, and oil used in the dough. To go with your doughnuts, they also offer perfectly matching specialty coffee or Chinese tea, and at lunchtime they prepare a limited number of sandwiches. They also provide an eat-in space.
Founded 2018
Food
1F, 9-2 Nihonbashi-Ōdenmacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tues-Sat 9:30am - 5:30pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays, and national holidays
+81-3-5614-0180
Official website (Japanese only)
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Dried bonito(fish flakes)
YAGICHO-HONTEN
Specialist purveyor of katsuobushi shaved bonito and other dried foodstuffs, Yagicho Honten is a trusted supplier to professional chefs. Other dried foods sold here include kombu kelp, various types of beans, sesame seeds, shiitake mushrooms, and udon and soba noodles.
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Dried bonito(fish flakes)
NINBEN (Nihonbashi Honten)
Ninben’s specialty is katsuobushi shaved dried bonito, an essential ingredient for the dashi stock that underlies Japanese cuisine. Customers can buy freshly shaved bonito, and it’s also sold in handy packs, along with various flavorings and other food items.
Founded 1699
Food
1F COREDO Muromachi, 2-2-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3241-0968
Official website
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Dried bonito(fish flakes)/Dried kelp
Yamatoya
Yamatoya sells katsuobushi shaved dried bonito, additive-free and carefully prepared by skilled craftsmen. Its packaged products include katsuobushi topping for rice and kombu kelp, a nutritious and energizing snack.
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Food/Sake/Confectionery
ROJI Nihonbashi
Roji Nihonbashi features over 200 varieties of products, ranging from the “K&K Kantsuma” luxury line, a headline product popular for gift-giving, to canned fruits, rice crackers and tidbits for snacking.
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French Confectionery
Tokyo Yogashi Club
Amidst the more than 20 varieties of beautifully-crafted cakes, healthy cookies, and chocolates to choose from, the ‘Mont Blanc’ has been their most popular dessert since the time of establishment. This light yet delicious dessert is generously topped with a fresh cream and custard mixture and wrapped with chestnut paste.
Founded 1987
Food
Plaza ANS Building, 1-1-12 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Fri 10:00am-7:00pm (Cafe last order 6:00pm), Sat/Sun/National holidays 10:00am-6:00pm (Cafe last order 5:00pm)
Closed on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month (Open on the 3rd Sunday
+81-3-3865-4649
Official website (Japanese only)
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French Confectionery
Tokyo Yogashi Tangram
Tangram is a western confectionary store in Tokyo, selling fresh cakes, pound cake, biscuits and more, all made to bring to the forefront the taste of seasonal fruits. The taste of mousse shines through in their fresh cake, and they are careful to ensure that it is smooth and melts in the mouth. Their pound cake is known for being made with cultured butter to create an especially soft, moist texture, making it perfect to give as a gift.
Founded 2018
Food
Matsumura Bldg. 1F, 2-27-4 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Sat 11:00am – 7:30pm ※May close earlier if sold out
Closed Sundays and Japanese national holidays
+81-3-5843-6432
Official website (Japanese only)
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Hanpen (fish cake)
Kanmo
One of Kanmo’s most popular products is hanpen, feather-light fish paste cakes. The shop also sells kamaboko and other fish paste products often eaten in oden savory stew.
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Japanese Sake shop
Hasegawa Saketen Nihonbashi
Hasegawa Saketen boasts a carefully curated selection of sake gathered from breweries all across Japan. Over 700 different kinds of sake line their refrigerators, each carefully temperature-controlled, and highly-knowledgeable specialists are available for consultation to help each customer find the perfect bottle for any occasion. Inside the shop you’ll also find a wonderful collection of regional drinking vessels made from clay, glass, and more.
Founded 2018
Food
Takeda Global Headquarters Bldg. (1F), 2-1-1 Nihonbashi Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Shop: 11:00am – 8:00pm
Lunch (weekdays only): 11:30am – 2:30pm
Refer to website for bar hours.
No set holidays
+81-3-6262-3111
Official website
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Kasuzuke Pickled Fish
Uokyu Honten
Uokyu specializes in a Japanese traditional pickling technique called “kasuzuke,” which consists of pickling ingredients in sake lees. They strive to bring out the natural flavors of their seafood as well as the savory umami qualities achieved through carefully marinating fish in sake lees. They have a shop on the first floor, while the second and third floors are reserved for the restaurant where you can savor the delicious flavors of kasuzuke.
Founded 1914
Food
1-1-20 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon – Fri 9:00am – 7:00pm, Sat 9:00am – 6:00pm
Closed Sundays, public holidays, and Jan. 1 – 3
+81-3-5695-4121
Official website (Japanese only)
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Nori (dried seaweed)
YAMAMOTO NORITEN
Spicy flavored or roasted nori laver is among Yamamoto Noriten’s most popular products. Other items for sale include limited-edition creations or specially packaged sets in collaboration with popular animation characters.
Founded 1849
Food
1-6-3, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3241-0261
Official website
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Nori (dried seaweed)/Tea
Yamamotoyama (Nihonbashi Honten)
Best-known for its popular sencha green tea, Yamamotoyama pioneered the cultivation of premium gyokuro green tea. The in-store café serves green tea and Japanese sweets. In addition to green tea, the store sells nori laver and tea-serving implements.
Founded 1690
Food
2-5-2, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Planned relocation in May)
+81-3-3281-0010
Official website
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Nuts and Dried Fruits
Karuizawa Kinari
A nut and dried fruit specialty store. Using carefully selected ingredients from the producing regions, a wide range of products is sold, including fruit honey preserves, nut paste, nut oil, jelly and other sweets. It is also possible to combine several products together to create a gift.
Founded 2017
Food
COREDO Muromachi 2, B1F, 2-3-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
10:00am-9:00pm
+81-3-6225-2245
Official website
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Oden
Minafuku
Minafuku specializes in take-out oden, a winter hot-pot specialty. Their broth is made fresh every morning and is added to throughout the day, using dried sardines and high-grade katsuobushi that they have been using since the store was first established. They focus on minute details, such as making sure the Japanese radishes fully absorb the rich, savory flavor of the soup stock before they are served.
Founded 1953
Food
2-11-12 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon – Sat 12:30pm-6:00pm
Closed Sundays and national holidays
+81-3-3666-3729
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Pickled Fish and other delicacies
Hamanoin Ningyocho Main Shop
A store selling Hamacho-zuke, made with filleted fish or similar pickled in a sweet miso from the Edo period, and other delicacies. Their Hamacho-zuke, carefully flavored so as to add the delicious miso yet leave the essential taste of the fish, is a must-try. With their Hamacho-yaki, the packaged grilled fish can be easily cooked in the microwave for you to enjoy the taste of grilled fish in your own home.
Founded 1986
Food
2-9-3 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 10:00am-7:00pm (until 6:00pm on Sat, Sun and national holidays)
No holidays (except for the New Year’s period)
+81-3-3639-0231
Official website (Japanese only)
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Roasted tea
Morinoen
The featured product at Mori-no-en is hoji-cha, parched regular green tea, with a distinctive aroma and smoky flavor. Also available are hoji-cha-flavored Japanese- and Western-style confectionery, which can be enjoyed at home or in the store’s second-floor café.
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Sake
Sasaki Sake Ten
This liquor shop stocks a wide variety of rare sake rice wines, amazake fermented rice drinks and other rice-derived liquors. It also carries wines and shochu distilled spirits.
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Seafood pickled in sake lees
Kyokasuzuke Uokyu
Uokyu sells sablefish, salmon and other fish marinated in sake lees. The main store has a restaurant on the premises serving Japanese cuisine.
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Sushi
Shinodazushi Sohonten
Famous for its inari-zushi, sushi rice stuffed in pockets of thin, deep-fried tofu slices and a great combination of rice vinegar and sweet flavors. It also sells an extensive range of pressed sushi featuring seasonal ingredients.
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Sushi
Ningyocho Shinodazushi Sohonten
Many customers buy the sushi here to give as a gift; in particular, the Shinoda inari-zushi boxes, as well as their oshi-zushi. Their high-quality sushi uses custom-made age (pouches of fried tofu), creating great depth of flavor. Inside they use carefully created unique filling combinations, with Japanese-style condiments to accent the flavors in their sushi.
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Tagayasu Ningyocho Branch
Tagayasu Ningyocho Branch
This French-style pastry shop is managed directly by the chef-owner, and proudly displays the superb craftsmanship of its patissiers, who have honed their skills at prestigious hotels over many years. They offer roughly twenty kinds of namagashi (traditional unbaked Japanese sweets) and twelve to thirteen kinds of baked delicacies, from simple yet refined cakes to Japanese-style tiramisu served in a traditional masu box.
Founded 2019
Food
1F, 2-2-3 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon - Sat 11:30am-7:30pm,Sundays and national holidays 11:00am-7:00pm,※Irregular holidays (Please check website)
+81-3-6810-7930
Official website
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Taiyaki
Yanagiya
Yanagiya is one of Tokyo’s top three names for tai-yaki, cakes with a sweet bean paste filling cooked in sea bream-shaped iron molds, and prepared exactly the same way as when the shop first opened. The crisp, fragrant crust is a perfect match for the sweet filling.
Founded 1916
Food
2-11-3,Nihonbashiningyocho,Chuo-ku,Tokyo
+81-3-3666-9901
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Tea specialty store
H.R.Higgins
This shop supplies their selection of coffee and tea to the British royal family. Their black teas are made using a combination of tea leaves and other natural ingredients to provide exceptional taste, and their blends allow customers to appreciate the depth of flavors and aromas. They allow customers to smell any of their teas before purchasing.
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Tofu
Futaba
Futaba specializes in tofu products of all kinds, from regular and fine-textured tofu to aburage, deep-fried sliced tofu, and ganmo, deep-fried tofu cakes containing a variety of ingredients. It also sells donuts made from soybean lees and soft-serve ice cream flavored with amazake fermented rice drink.
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Tsukudani(Food cooked in sweetened soy sauce)
Nihombashi Funasa
The signature product here is tsukudani, fish, shellfish, laver or vegetables simmered in soy sauce and sugar. Made entirely free from artificial flavorings or preservatives, “Edomae Tsukudani,” Nihonbashi Funasa’s original product that’s still produced today, is popular for its sweet-salty flavor.
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Yakitori (grilled chicken)/Japanese omelette
TORITADA
Specialist poultry purveyor, selling free-range and brand-name chicken from all over Japan. A popular sideline is the store’s Japanese-style omelet, made daily from fresh eggs and dashi broth.
Lifestyle
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Books
Maruzen Nihonbashi
Bookseller carrying all types of books from general interest subjects to specialized academic works and English-language publications. Also well-known for premium stationery and writing implements. A popular dish at the third floor café is hayashi raisu (hashed beef with rice).
Founded 1869
Lifestyle
2-3-10, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-6214-2001
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Department store
Nihombashi Takashimaya
The building housing Takashimaya Nihombashi is registered as an Important Cultural Property, a first for a department store. “Watch Maison,” opened on the premises in 2015, features the world’s largest selection of timepieces.
Founded 1831
Lifestyle
2-4-1, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3211-4111(Main)
Official website
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Department store
Nihombashi Mitsukoshi, Main Store
Founded in 1683 as a kimono seller, Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi became Japan’s first department store in 1904. The reclining lions greeting shoppers at the main entrance and the ornately decorated interiors add an air of prestige and refinement to an enjoyable shopping experience.
Founded 1673
Lifestyle
1-4-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3241-3311(Main)
Official website
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Florist
Gigi Fleuriste
This florist sells a wide range of beautiful arrangements, from dried flower bouquets with a carefully calculated balance of color to Parisian bouquets. For the Christmas season, they have impressive table wreaths which can also be mounted on the wall, styled with ikebana-like vibrancy.
Founded 2019
Lifestyle
Sanko Bldg 1F, 1-3-5 Higashi-Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 12:00noon – 7:30pm, Saturdays 1:00pm – 600pm
Closed Sundays
+81-3-5839-2111
Official website (Japanese only)
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Handkerchief shop
CLASSICS the Small Luxury - Nihonbashi Ningyocho Branch
A handkerchief specialty store with items made from the finest materials. They stock a range of products made from rare types of high-quality cotton or with unique designs such as animal patterns on the borders. With a wide range of handkerchiefs, you can find the perfect item for any situation, either business or private.
Founded 2016
Lifestyle
3-4-5 Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Sat: 11:00am – 6:30pm
Closed on Sundays
+81-3-5623-9171
Official website
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Japanese miscellaneous goods
Kyo-Hashi Matsukin
At Matsukin, they stock various original items, including over 100 kinds of goshuincho (stamp book used to collect shrine seals), ippitsusen (writing paper used for short notes or messages), small money envelopes, and tenugui hand cloths. Their bamboo ippitsusen have designs such as ukiyo-e prints or illustrations that give a sense of the Edo period, and some come in a box making them perfect as a gift or souvenir.
Founded 1931
Lifestyle
2-6-5 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Tues-Sat 12:00noon – 7:00pm
Closed Sun, Mon, Japanese national holidays and New Year’s holidays.
+81-3-80-3543-2668
Official website (Japanese only)
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Lace
REI THE LACES CHAMBER Nihonbashi Store
Specializing in lace and embroidery, this store sells a variety of high-quality clothes and small items that are delicate and soft-to-the-touch, made using Japanese lace. Fairy Tale, one of their most popular items, can be worn around the neck or draped around the shoulders to add a touch of style to your outfit.
Founded 1949
Lifestyle
FP Nihonbashi Bldg. 1F, Nihonbashi Bakurocho 1-3-6, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
1:00pm – 7:00pm (Saturdays until 10:00pm)
Closed on Sun, Mon and national holidays
+81-3-3661-7105
Official website (Japanese only)
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Maps/Books
BUYODO
Map specialist Buyoodo carries a full range of maps, from topographical maps issued by the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan to aerial maps, imported maps and reproductions of old maps.
Founded 1897
Lifestyle
3-8-16, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Toll-free 0120-72-2410
Official website
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Outdoor Goods
Plywood Nihonbashi
This select shop specializes in outdoor items such as tents and cots. However, they also stock a wide range of products in general other than outdoor goods, such as high quality interior items for daily life.
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Select Shop
Chou Chou
This select shop places a focus on high-quality and ethically-sourced lifestyle goods from the northern regions of Japan. They stock a wide variety of popular products such as uniquely-flavored「Ochacco」 Japanese teas, towels, and various aromatic items.
Founded 2018
Lifestyle
ACE Nihonbash Buildng 7F, 13-5 Nihonbashi Hisamatsucho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 11:00am – 6:00pm (Open until 8:00pm on Wednesdays)
Closed weekends and national holidays
+81-3-6264-8932
Official website (Japanese only)
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select shop
MONOTIAM
MONOTIAM is a select shop with works collected from 70-80 creators from both inside and outside of Japan. There are plenty of cute and uplifting products that will appeal to a girl’s heart. Their product lineup changes monthly, so every time you visit is like a new experience.
Founded 2015
Lifestyle
1-7-14 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Monday-Saturday 10:30am - 7:00pm
Closed Mondays and public holidays
+81-3-3663-8250
Official website (Japanese only)
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select shop
zakka shop Green
Zakka shop Green boasts a wide assortment of products, including confectionery, juice, handmade accessories, decorative plants such as succulents, and more. Their selection includes organic items and popular imported goods which are perfect as small souvenirs for friends and family.
Founded 2018
Lifestyle
NIC Heim 1F, 11-14 Nihonbashi Nakasu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Fri 3:00pm - 10:00pm(The store closes at 6:00pm from the 24th to the 28th of every month for company events)
Closed Sat, Sun, and Japanese national holidays
+81-3-6667-0354
Official website (Japanese only)
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select shop
mecu
This shop is a treat to explore with their bountiful collection of kitchen items, bags, and interior goods. They recommend their portable mini fans which have built-in USB-chargeable batteries in the handle, making it a perfect summer item to have at your desk or to take with you on-the-go.
Founded 2019
Lifestyle
Vera Heights Hamacho 103,2-22-5 Nihonbashi Hamacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
11:00am - 6:00pm
Closed Mon/Wed
+81-3-5579-2615
Official website (Japanese only)
Crafts
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Boutique
Ethical Payforward
Opened in Suitengu in 2016, this store sells ethical products (judged on environmental conservation or contribution to society) sourced from both within Japan and overseas. This season they have a line of warm, alpaca-wool items, focusing on goods such as knitted hats and socks.
Founded 2016
Crafts
1-21-6 Nihonbashi Kakigaracho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 11:00am - 7:00pm, Weekends 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Closed Mondays and Thursdays
private
Official website (Japanese only)
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Brushes
EDOYA
Edoya is a shop specializing in brushes large and small, including an extensive selection of hairbrushes, clothes brushes and other brushes for daily use. Makeup artists and other professionals can find just the right brush for their needs here, and it’s a great place for visitors to pick up an unusual souvenir.
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Calligraphy supplies, Japanese washi paper
YUBENDO
Specializing in calligraphy supplies and washi Japanese paper, Yubendo carries over 100 varieties of brushes for writing and painting, as well as inks and pigments for Japanese-style painting. It’s also popular for seasonal items made from washi.
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Crafts
Hinata-Note
Hinata-Note is a boutique with a collection of ceramics, glassware, dyes, metal works, woodworks and leather goods. These carefully-made handmade products give off an air of warmth, so you’ll want to use them forever. For a limited time they are holding an exhibition too, so take the chance to find your unique item.
Founded 2006
Crafts
1F Central Bldg., 7-13 Nihonbashi Kobunacho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
12:00pm - 7:00pm (Until 6:00pm on weekends and national holidays)
Closed Thursdays *There may be other temporary closures
+81-3-5649-8048
Official website (Japanese only)
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Crafts
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten
Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten has been trading in hand-picked, hand-woven hemp fabric for over 300 years. Aside from their daily-use cloths made from kaya, a- traditional mosquito net fabric, one of their popular items is their Hasami porcelain soba-choco, or small cups used for dipping sauces, which can be used for drinking tea or serving small portions of side dishes. At Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten, their items are perfectly suited for modern life while still being based in Japanese tradition.
Founded 1716
Crafts
COREDO Muromachi 3, 2F, 1-5-5 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Every day 10:00am-9:00pm
No holidays(apart from New Year’s)
+81-3--6262-3157
Official website
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Cutlery
KIYA
Purveyor of over 1,000 different types of knives and other articles for daily use, be they for grooming, gardening or handicrafts. Craftsmen at Kiya can be seen at work sharpening knives in the store.
Founded 1792
Crafts
1F COREDO Muromachi1, 2-2-1, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3241-0110
Official website
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Cutlery
Ubukeya
Founded over 230 years ago, Ubukeya specializes in cutting tools. Housed in a traditional wooden building, the shop is filled with knives, scissors, tweezers and other implements to satisfy every need. The shop can also sharpen cutting tools.
Founded 1783
Crafts
3-9-2, Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3661-4851
Official website
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Edo Kiriko cut glass
Edo Kiriko no Mise Hanasho
Here you can buy Edo Kiriko cut glass ítems, one of Japan’s traditional crafts. Here all items are handmade by skilled craftsmen, giving the glass a particular luster and translucence. In the workshop corner you can try your hand at making your own Edo Kiriko item.
Founded 1946
Crafts
3-6-5 Nihonbashi Honcho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Weekdays 10:30am - 6:00pm / Sat., Sun, & public holidays 11:30am - 5:00pm
Closed on Sundays, and national holidays
+81-3-6661-2781
Official website (Japanese only)
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Edo Komon-style Kimono, Yukata, and Japanese towel
Chikusen
Specializing in stencil-dyed cotton made into light summer kimono, wrapping cloths and other articles, Chikusen creates 1,000 new fabric designs every year. Designs range from elegant formal motifs to casual renderings of flowers and birds.
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Edo-style brooms
Shirokiya Denbee
Brooms and brushes of all kinds are sold here. Made from flexible and resilient natural fibers, Shirokiya’s brooms are light, easy to use, and last for years. Offers a full range of brooms and brushes, including handy clothes and dust brushes.
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Handicraft Tools
Cohana
Cohana boasts a wide selection of handicraft tools that display exquisite Japanese craftsmanship. They incorporate a wide array of ideas into their user-friendly designs so anyone with an interest in crafts can easily pick them up, no matter their experience. Cohana uses five traditional colors that have a basis in Japanese lore and consider each item’s region of origin and manufacturing process akin to a story in and of itself, making them perfect gifts to treasure.
Founded 2018
Crafts
4-3-7 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
10:00am – 5:00pm
Closed Sat, Sun and Japanese holidays
+81-3-6910-3255
Official website
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Inkan signature stamp
Sasakiinten
Inkan, personal seals, are a necessity in daily life, and Sasaki Inten provides seals made from top-quality materials. Special attention is paid to carving owners’ names in the appropriate style and spacing, to produce seals that will last a lifetime.
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Japanese washi paper
Haibara
Haibara specializes in items made from washi paper, from stationery to envelopes and decorative paper cords. It also sells storage boxes in various sizes, flat fans and other light, easy-to-carry souvenirs featuring designs and patterns both old and new.
Founded 1806
Crafts
2-7-1-chome Nihombashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Nihombashi Tower
+81-3-3272-3801
Official website
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Japanese washi paper
Ozu Washi
Ozu Washi stocks over 2,000 varieties of washi Japanese paper from all over the country and sells sundries made from this handmade paper. A workshop on the premises offers hands-on experience at paper-making. The store also has a gallery and offers classes teaching how to use washi for various crafts.
Founded 1653
Crafts
3-6-2, Nihonbashihoncho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3662-1184
Official website
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Japanese washi paper
Kawashima Kami Ten
A Japanese paper specialty store that utilizes traditional Japanese methods to create modern products made of high-quality Japanese washi paper. One of their recommend items is their traditional fans. These fans are light and cooling, and are see-through from the front. In addition, their postcards and bookmarks made from handmade paper from Ehime Prefecture and decorated with metallic foil, are also popular.
Founded 1673
Crafts
2-3 Kodenmacho, Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon - Fri 9:00am - 6:00pm (Saturdays until 3:00pm)
Closed on Sundays, national holidays, and the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month
+81-3-3663-3371
Official website (Japanese only)
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Kyoto lacquerware
Zohiko
Zohiko produces and sells traditional Kyoto-style lacquer ware. Founded 350 years ago, it has perfected lacquering and maki-e (gold or silver powder sprinkled over lacquer) techniques, presented today in the form of tableware, jewelry boxes or ornamental items.
Founded 1661
Crafts
1F Nihonbashihoncho YS Bldg., 2-2-2, Nihonbasihoncho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-3510-1751
Official website
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Lacquerware
Kuroeya
Traditional lacquer ware techniques are prized at Kuroeya, which sells lacquer ware from all over Japan. In additional to traditional Japanese tableware, the store also carries wine coolers, coffee cups and other Western-style items.
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Leather wallets
Walleteria YAMATOU
A specialty wallet store by a leather accessories manufacturer. They have a wide range of wallets – there is something to suit anyone’s lifestyle, irrelevant of gender. Each of the wallets feels individual, full of the care and skill of craftsmen, and the subtle color of the leather deepens delightfully with use.
Founded 1899
Crafts
2-11-6, Nihonbashi Ningyocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
11:30am-7:30pm (Wednesday until 10:00pm), Sat/Sun/national holidays 11:00am-6:00pm.
Closed Tuesdays
+81-3-6661-1481
Official website (Japanese only)
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Nishijin brocade fabric
WATABUN
Watabun sells obi sashes made of brocade woven and dyed according to techniques perfected by Kyoto’s Nishijin weavers, as well as brocade neckties and wrapping cloths. The store also holds workshops on kimono wearing.
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Select Shop
Nihonbashi Information Center
This information center also serves as a shop, selling a variety of carefully selected items from 40 different stores, each unique to Nihonbashi. Many of the products make great souvenirs for international visitors. In particular, they recommend their selection of traditional fans and tenugui cloths created in collaboration with historical shops in the area. International concierges are available between 10:00am and 7:00pm, so feel free to stop by for guidance as well.
Founded 2010
Crafts
COREDO Muromachi 1(B1), 2-2-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Open every day (holidays match COREDO Muromachi 1)
+81-3-3242-2334 (English) / +81-3-3242-0010 (Japanese)
Official website
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Sensu folding fan/Uchiwa paper fan
IBASEN
Ibasen sells flat and folding fans, in dozens of colorful designs. Fans featuring illustrations from ukiyo-e are especially popular as souvenirs from Japan.
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Toothpicks
Nihonbashi Saruya
Established 300 years ago, Saruya is Japan’s only store specializing in toothpicks. The hand-crafted toothpicks sold here are fragrant, resilient and soft on the teeth.
Founded 1704
Crafts
1-12-5, Nihonbashimuromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
+81-3-5542-1905
Official website
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chopstick shop
Kawakami Shoten
Kawakami Shoten is a chopstick specialty shop that has more than 500 types of chopsticks. They stock a wide range, from chopsticks that are particularly easy to hold and use, to modern designs that incorporate a chequered style made by specialists in Hakone Yosegi wooden mosaics. There’s something for everyone, whether you’re looking for yourself or for a special present.
Founded 1903
Crafts
Kawakami Bldg, 1-9-8 Nihonbashi Bakurocho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Mon-Fri: 9:00am-5:00pm
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays
81-3-3661-7066
Official website (Japanese only)
Prices and details of some shops may have changed since publication. For the most recent information, please inquire directly at each shop.