Vintage paradise in Tokyo

Vintage paradise in Tokyo

Maria Zykova
Welcome to Koenji, Tokyo's vibrant thrift shopping heaven! This neighborhood, located on the Chuo Line, blends modern charm with classic nostalgia. It’s packed with vintage shops and secondhand stores offering unique finds, from retro clothing to reminiscent home décor.
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Take a Chuo Sobu line or Chuo Line (does not stop in Koenji on weekends) train from Shinjuku station. It takes only about 15 minutes!

Kōenji Station
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Used clothing stores

Koenji is a fantastic destination for secondhand shopping, renowned for its vibrant thrift culture and diverse range of clothing options. Check out the list of shops below, but don’t forget to venture off the main roads to discover smaller, lesser-known stores hidden from plain sight.

SALERS
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Men clothing that sells sport brands.
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Frescade
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Coming inside the store feels like time-travelling! There are so many stuff from different era and styles.
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TreFacStyle Koenji 1
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Variety of used clothes, there are expensive and rare brands as well as unknown items but somewhat unique and funky prints.
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Top of the Hill Koenji
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A lots of vintage clothing and accessories for different budget.
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Authentic café nearby

Got tired from shopping? Time to take a break in local coffee shop! Here is a list of some of them:

Nanatsumori
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Enjoy Showa atmosphere and traditional "kissa" treats!
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POEM Mano A Mano Coffee
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Be ready to stand in line for their amazing cheesecake, it is really worth it!
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Ichi-San-Go
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Modern cafe with gallery on 2nd floor serves great variety of coffee.
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Meu Nota
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Wonderful organic vegan restaurant that boasts a diverse menu.
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Vintage and retro stores

You’ll not only find a variety of clothing stores but also unique interior items, records, books from the past and present. Check out the list of shops below:

EUROPEAN PAPA
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A tiniest record store, but if you manage to squeeze yourself inside, it has a lot of hidden gems!
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EAD RECORD
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Select record shop just near the station.
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中央書籍
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Used books store that sells retro postcards
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KUNGFU CAMERA
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Little shop that sells used film cameras.
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Dealer Ship
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Store that specialized on vintage American kitchenware and pop interior items.
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cotogoto
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Sells modern Japanese kitchenware and hand-made items
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権ノ助
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Little cozy shop that sells antiques
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Happy thrifting and enjoy your Koenji adventure!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Maria Zykova
Hi from Japan! I’m Maria. I’ve been living in Tokyo for about seven years, and I’m passionate about old architecture and retro treasures like vinyl records, postcards. I love capturing the beauty of the city with my film camera, while my digital one collects dust on the shelf.
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