Compiling A Pen/paper Shopper's Guide To Tokyo

[Algester]

for now I need to concentrate in Tokyo first but the topic will change as soon as I get more info on shops across Japan

I know everyone knows that currently the land of the rising sun reigns supreme in terms of stationery goods maybe...

so I'll start first

Chiyoda Ward

Sanseido Jinbocho branch

Address

1-1 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan

to get there

Take the Hanzomon Line drop off at Jinbocho station

exit A3, Bookstore Street and Yasukuni Dori

Note: to transfer to Hanzomon Line go to Shibuya Station

 

Daimaru Tokyo Branch

Address

1-9-1 Marunochi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

to get there

Take Marunochi Line drop off at Tokyo Station

alternately you can take Ginza Line, Tozai Line and Asakusa Line to get to Nihonbashi

exit B-2 to Takashimaya (one of the department stores in Japan) another building close to the Tokyo station itself is Daimaru (another department store in Japan)

Note: Takashimaya may have some goodies from Sailor, Daimaru also once had goodies from Sailor

 

Tokyu Hands

1-9-1 Marunochi, Chiyoda Ward Tokyo

Note: check Daimaru

 

Maruzen Marunochi Branch

Address

1-6-4 Marunochi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

Note: Check Daimaru

 

Maruzen Ochanomizu Branch

Address

2-8 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

To get there

Take Marunochi Line drop of at Ochanomizu Station take Exit 2 across Ochanomizu JR station

 

Kinpendo fountainpen store

1-4 Kanda Jinbocho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, Japan

Note: it's near Sanseido just across the street

 

Yuurindou Yodobashi Camera Akiba Branch

Address

1-1 Kanda Hanaouka, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

To get there

Take Hibiya Line to Akihabara Station, Exit 2

Note: Your entering the epitome of why people still stereotype the "strangeness" of Japan

 

Atre Akihabara 1

Address

1-17-16 Soto Kanda, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

To get there

Take Hibiya Line to Akihabara Station, its in the the station itself

 

Itoya topdrawer

Address

2-7-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

to get there

you can take Yurakucho line and drop of at Yurakucho station exit D6 or Ginza-itchome station exit 2

Note: it's inside Yurakucho Marui (a shopping center)

Edited March 30, 2015 by Algester

[Newjelan]

Thanks Algester. When I make it to Japan, you can bet I have the list with me.

[Algester]

Sadly im still measuring the interest in this thread I have more stores well in store for this thread

[hooper]

Definitely very interested and grateful for your patience and input, Algester.

[da vinci]

I am interested too - please keep going Algester

[miatagrrl]

I am specifically interested in Tokyo stores that might have Sailor specialty nib pens available off the shelf (not custom orders). I'll be in Tokyo this fall, so I'd really appreciate info on this if you know of such stores. Thanks.

[katanankes]

I recently contacted Nakaya to ask in which Tokyo's stores they sell Nakayas.

 

They answered and mentioned Itoya and department store:

**Mitsukoshi Dep. at Nihonbashi

http://www.mitsukoshi.co.jp/store/1010/fcs/english.html**Mitsukoshi Dep. at Nihonbashi

 

Do you guys know any other place where to find Nakayas in Tokyo? I will be in Tokyo in two weeks and I am also compiling a big list scrapping and consolidating old posts and Internet resources, I will share it here as soon as it is presentable.

[Algester]

I recently contacted Nakaya to ask in which Tokyo's stores they sell Nakayas.

 

They answered and mentioned Itoya and department store:

 

**Mitsukoshi Dep. at Nihonbashi

http://www.mitsukoshi.co.jp/store/1010/fcs/english.html**Mitsukoshi Dep. at Nihonbashi

 

Do you guys know any other place where to find Nakayas in Tokyo? I will be in Tokyo in two weeks and I am also compiling a big list scrapping and consolidating old posts and Internet resources, I will share it here as soon as it is presentable.

Shosaikan, Maruzen amd Ito-ya have them

ok I'll update the list as I go

Edited April 9, 2015 by Algester

[katanankes]

By the way, you guys mentioned a Pilot 845 Midori (green urushi) issued on occasion of the Marunzen pen show back in March. Anyone has an idea if there is any left and which store could carry it? Marunzen? Which one? Thanks!

[katanankes]

Shosaikan, Maruzen amd Ito-ya have them

ok I'll update the list as I go

 

Thank you for the lead on Shosaikan.

 

I found this description of Shosaikan from http://estilofilos.blogspot.com/p/tokyo-pen-shops.html

 

Shosaikan

http://www.shosaikan.co.jp/

 

Probably, the most beautiful pen shop in the world. And that makes a real experience to visit and, eventually, to buy a pen in here. Importers of Noodler's inks in Japan.

 

Really the "most beautiful pen shop in the world"?

[SNAK]

If someone is in Shinjuku perhaps Kingdom Note and Sekaido may be interesting to visit?

[Algester]

By the way, you guys mentioned a Pilot 845 Midori (green urushi) issued on occasion of the Marunzen pen show back in March. Anyone has an idea if there is any left and which store could carry it? Marunzen? Which one? Thanks!

if all else fails check bungbox I think they sell second hand pens ok will be updating the list

[katanankes]

if all else fails check bungbox I think they sell second hand pens ok will be updating the list

 

Is this Bung Box?

http://www.inhamamatsu.com/shopping/stationery/bung-box.php

 

Located 1.5 hour via high speed train from Tokyo? Worth the trip?

[Algester]

Yurakucho Loft

Address

3-8-3 Marunochi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take Hibiya Line, Chiyoda Line or Mita Line to Yurakucho station Exit D9 should be right in front of you

 

Delphonics Marunochi

Address

1-5-1 Shin Marunochi Building, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take Marunochi line to get to Tokyo Station exit 3 or exit 4a

 

Itoya with United Arrows

Address

2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take Hibiya Line and get to Tokyo Hankyu

 

Angers bureau KITTE Marunochi

Address

2-7-2 Marunochi, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

get to Tokyo Station no specific exit as its smack dib in the middle of Tokyo Station

 

Chuo Ward

Ito-ya Head branch

Address

3-7-1 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

get to Ginza Station exit A13, walk straight ahead until your in the crossings turn right walk until you see it

 

K. Ito-ya

Address

3-7-1 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

check Ito-ya head branch its just across the street, else ask the keepers in ito-ya if you need inks they will still direct you there

Note: Sailor may hold ink clinics in the shop so stay sharp at sailor website

 

Nihonbashi Takashimaya

Address

2-4-1 Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take Nihonbashi Station exit B1, It's a shopping mall

Note: may have goodies from Sailor

 

Maruzen Nihonbashi

Address

2-3-10 Nihonbashi, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take Nihonbashi Station exit B3

Note: have some goodies from Sailor

 

Tokyuu Hands Ginza

Address

2-2-14 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take Ginza-Itchome Station exit 4 south west ward you should come across a building

 

Mitsukoshi Ginza

Address

4-6-16 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take Ginza Station exit A7, A8 and A11

[Algester]

Is this Bung Box?

http://www.inhamamatsu.com/shopping/stationery/bung-box.php

 

Located 1.5 hour via high speed train from Tokyo? Worth the trip?

opps my bad it seems they are located in shizuoka prefecture... is so... I would just suggest check out their site and see if you can dig up the 845 midori urushi else check maruzen IF THEY STILL HAVE IT, after all it is a limited edition pen to 50 pens only...

 

I know this is very ambitious of me... but I do not wish to make another mega thread... <_< >_> aall things considering I made the sailor ink thread that has become a very heug thread

Edited April 11, 2015 by Algester

[katanankes]

This is very useful information Algester.

[Algester]

expect some store updates later... I think I'm getting lazy... mmm

[Algester]

Tokyo Kyukyodo Ginza Branch

Address

5-7-4 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take the Trains to Ginza Station Exit A3 near A1 exit

Note: this is a paper place for souvenirs

 

Lemonsha Ginza

Address

4-2-1 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Ginza Station exit C8

Note: they also seem to sell vintage cameras else film cameras, pens are there as well

 

Euro-box

Address

1-9-8 Okuno Building 4th floor, Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to Get there

Ginza Itchome Station Exit 10 is the nearest exit and then some walking

 

Pen Cluster

Address

1-20-3 Ginza, Chuo Ward, Tokyo

How to Get there

Ginza Itchome Station exit 10 walk and follow the road on the right hand side cross 3 blocks, then use the pedestrian crossing (towards Ginzaichi Post office) to the left hand side then on the corner take the right

 

Minato Ward

 

Shosaikan Head branch

5-13-11 Minamiaoyama, Minato Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Take the trains to Omotesando Station (Ginza Line can get you there) exit B1 this will take some a bit of walking, follow the main road Aoyama Dori as you exit there should be a T shaped crossing for cars then take to the left

 

Lapis Roppongi Hills

Address

6-2-31 Norse Tower 1F. Roppongi Hills, Minato Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Roppongi Station exit 1B

Note: it seems to be an office supply store notebooks maybe but pens arent found

 

Penshop Yuulimited

Address

2-6-12-A Minamiaoyama, Minato Ward, Tokyo

NOTE: I have a feeling this is an online store I could barely dig up any info

How to get there

Aoyamaitchome station Exit 5 is the nearest exit you can take and then some walking I suggest take a map with you

 

itoya topdrawer Tokyomidtown branch

Address

9-7-3 Akasaka, Minato Ward, Tokyo

How to get there

Roppongi Station exit 8

[miatagrrl]

Algester, thank you for all the info in this thread -- very helpful! With limited time for pen shopping during my upcoming trip to Tokyo, I think I will focus on these four stores (based on info here and suggestions from friends) -- unless I hear that another store is worth more attention?

 

Sekaido (Shinjuku)

Kingdom Note (Shinjuku)

Itoya (Ginza)

Shosaikan (Ginza)

 

How about Kyoto? Does anyone have suggestions for pen, stationery and art supply shopping there?

 

- Tina

 

[Algester]

Kyoto

Shimogyou Ward

 

JR Isetan

Address

Kyoto Station Building Karasuma Dori Shiokoji corner Shiokoji Sagaru (in short Kyoto Station from the Shinkansen)

Note

http://kyoto.wjr-isetan.co.jp/storeinfo/

 

Kyoto Takashimaya

Address

http://www.takashimaya.co.jp/kyoto/

 

Daimaru Kyoto

Address

http://www.daimaru.co.jp.e.md.hp.transer.com/kyoto/

 

Bungu Mise TAG

Address

Karasuma Takatsji Doori Yakushimaechiyou

Note

http://www.takedajimuki.co.jp/company/activities/tag/tag1.html

 

Bunmei Shousha

Address

7-1-8 Shichijo-Dori corner Shin-machi Dori

http://www.go-baaan.com/shopnavi/shop_info.php?shop=%E6%96%87%E6%98%8E%E5%95%86%E7%A4%BE

 

Nakagyou Ward

Angers Kawara City

http://www.angers.jp/index.html

I'm sorry if I cant be more specific with the address

Edited July 19, 2015 by Algester