Vintage Hunting: 5 of Tokyo’s Most Popular Secondhand Clothing Stores

Loved by a multitude of people, KINJI is a major secondhand clothing chain with locations in Osaka, Kyoto and, of course, Tokyo. The store not only sells secondhand clothes but also offers a service that purchases your used items and accessories. KINJI mainly handles fashion articles from the 90s and forward, but here you can also find some rare items and Japanese typical clothing, such as kimonos. Harajuku’s store is massive and contains great selection of items for both men and women. Have a blast trying to coordinate some outfits from the 90s at KINJI!

“A familiar vintage store” is the concept behind FLAMINGO. The secondhand clothes sold here are handpicked by a buyer based in the US, so at FLAMINGO you’ll definitely get your hands on some items you can’t find anywhere else in Japan. Look for the pink and blue neon sign to find the store! It not only handles clothes but eyeglasses and small antiques as well. You’re bound to find something you like in here!

With 22 different shops inside, Shimokita Garage Department is the place to visit for secondhand clothes in Shimokitazawa. Just as the name states, this venue looks just like a department store of secondhand items. It’s the kind of space vintage enthusiasts love as it offers used clothes, fashion accessories, cute knickknacks, and much more. If you want to go shopping for vintage clothes in Tokyo but don’t know where to start, Shimokita Garage Department is the place for you!