11 Best Modern and Traditional Tokyo Stationery Stores To Visit

Are you a stationery addict? Well believe it or not, Japanese stationery is known for its practicality, cool designs, and amazing quality. 

So let’s explore the best Tokyo stationery stores you can go to while visiting or living here.

General stationery stores in Tokyo

General stationery includes writing utensils, paper products, office tools, desk accessories, filing storage, art supplies, calendars, planners, and so much more. You can find all kinds of stationery in any of these Tokyo stationery shops.

1. Ginza Itoya

Itoya in Ginza

Itoya’s flagship store in Ginza has 12 floors with many different types of stationery to explore. 

It has everything from regular stationery to Japanese calligraphy, washi tapes, stickers, fountain pens, designer paper, art materials, etc.

Despite being in Ginza, it has a lot of reasonably priced items.

Ginza Itoya offers many services, but one of the best services is their customizable service for their products. They can make almost anything personalized, making it the perfect gift place for stationery lovers.

| https://www.ito-ya.co.jp/

| Flagship store: 2 Chome-7-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

2. Loft

Outside of Shibuya Loft

Loft is the perfect place when looking for a gift. It is a Japanese chain that is known for its contemporary and stylish products such as household items and cosmetics. Of course, there are plenty of stationery and souvenirs for you to buy.

Its most well-known store is in Shibuya where each floor has its category for you to find unique and amazing items. But they have various locations in Japan. Loft has an assortment of planners, notebooks, pens, refillable inks, stickers, and postcards making it hard to just pick one.

| https://www.loft.co.jp/

| Shibuya Lost store: 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042

3. Tokyu Hands

Outside of Tokyu Hands in Shinjuku

Tokyu Hands is a well-known Japanese retail chain that has an assortment of goods and services with multiple floors each with its own category such as travel, DIY, stationery, home goods, and more.

This store has a reputation for being innovative, if not, quirky items making it a fun store to visit as a local or tourist.

The two biggest Tokyu Hands stores are the ones in Shibuya and Shinjuku. Personally, I like the one in Shinjuku because it’s easier to navigate in, but go to the one closer to you!

| https://info.hands.net/en/

| Shinjuku store location: 〒151-0051 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Sendagaya, 5 Chome−24−2, Times Square Building, 2～7F

4. Sekaido

Outside of Sekaido’s shop

Sekaido is an artist’s paradise, and it is the ultimate art supply in Tokyo. It is a one-stop shop for artists.

Their main store in Shinjuku has a huge selection of art supplies from different painting materials, drawing mediums, canvases, brush sets, and many paper materials where everything is well-organized space.

Despite being an art store, there are plenty of stationery items for those who love journaling and have supplies for school, the office, and home.

| https://www.sekaido.co.jp/

| Store location: 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−1−1 1F～5F 世界堂ビル

5. Muji

Inside of Muji

You’ve most likely heard of Muji as it is a global brand with over 600 stores operating outside of Japan. But if you happen to be in Ginza, might as well check out Muji’s flagship store there.

Muji is known for its minimalist design, neutral colors, and eco-friendly materials for items in home goods, clothing, travel items, beauty, and even its stationery. 

Everything here is functionally designed, keeping its “no-brand" approach. With its commitment to quality, affordability, and environmentalism, Muji has earned an amazing reputation, especially for those who appreciate simplicity and functionality.

| https://www.muji.com/

| Flagship shop: 3 Chome-3-5 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

Specialized stationery

If you are looking for more specialized Japanese stationery stores in Tokyo, then this list is for you. Japan has a rich history of craftsmanship in their stationery that you will surely be impressed by. 

6. Kakimori

Inside of Kakimori's store

Kakimori is a charming stationery shop in Tokyo, Japan. It focuses on personalization and creativity in pens, inks, and notebooks.

The most unique thing about Kakimori is being able to craft your own notebook and inks. You can pick your paper, cover, and hook then the staff will bind it for you. Their Ink Stand area allows you to create or own desired ink color.

They have a huge selection of stationery and even sell their products such as fountain pens and pen rests.

If you want to get into learning more about pens and inks as well as writing, drawing, and journaling, they have workshops that will guide you on these topics. 

| https://kakimori.com/en

| Shop’s location: 1 Chome-6-2 Misuji, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0055

7. Traveler's Factory

Traveler's Factory at Tokyo Station

Just like its namesake, the Traveler's Factory store in Tokyo is the perfect stationery shop for travelers and wanderers. 

It goes beyond curating travel-inspired stationery such as travel-size notebooks, stamps, stickers, and accessories. It is a rustic and inviting atmosphere making you want to explore this shop.

If you are the type of person who likes to document their travels, then the Traveler's Factory is the perfect place for you. They will even personalize some items for you making it the perfect souvenir to keep with you while traveling.

| Website

| Flagship shop: 3 Chome-13-10 Kamimeguro, Meguro City, Tokyo 153-0051

8. Pigment Tokyo

Inside of Pigment Tokyo

With over 4,500 powdered pigments and dyes, Pigment Tokyo has all the colors you need. Located in the Shinagawa district in Tokyo, it is an enchanting and colorful shop to walk into. Besides the powdered colors, they have Japanese ink sticks along with calligraphy and paint brushes that will perfectly pair with the medium you use.

The staff will be happy to explain how to use and care for any of their products. Plus, if you are a newbie, they have a lot of workshops to learn more about the materials and techniques.

| https://pigment.tokyo/en

| Shop’s location: 〒140-0002 Tokyo, Shinagawa City, Higashi Shinagawa, 2 Chome−5−5 TERRADA Harbor One Bldg. 1F

9. Giovanni

Inside of Giovanni shop

Giovanni is a rustic stationery shop with lots of vintage and traditional Italian decorations with a touch of gold. This shop specializes in wax seals, rubber stamps, quill pens, glass pens, and ink parchment.

If you’re looking for a more traditional European or Renaissance-inspired elegance, then this shop is for you.

| https://www.giovanni.jp/

| Shop’s location: 4 Chome-13-2 Kichijoji Honcho, Musashino, Tokyo 180-0004

10. Haibara

Inside of Haibara shop

This shop was established more than 200 years ago and focuses on traditional washi paper along with letter sets, round-shaped fans, notebooks, and other paper-related items.

Being a well-established shop allowed Haibara to collaborate with renowned painters back in the late Edo and Meiji periods to even today.

If you want a new paper try it, ask for their gampi paper which has a silk-like surface and smooth texture.

| https://www.haibara.co.jp/

| Shop’s location: 〒103-0027 Tokyo, Chuo City, Nihonbashi, 2 Chome−7−1 東京日本橋タワー

11. Kyukyodo

Inside of Kyukyodo shop

If you are looking for an overall traditional feel in your stationery, then Kyukyodo is the perfect place.

Its origin dates back to Kyoto in 1663 and is still operated by its founder, the Kumagai family.

Kyukyodo’s main store is in Ginza with a distinctive arched brick entrance. Inside it has an old-world charm selling fine paper, postcards, letters, gift boxes, notebooks, bookmarks, and incense.

| https://kyukyodo.co.jp/index.html

| Shop’s location: 5 Chome-7-4 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061

In closing

Tokyo stationery stores offer a vast amount of different types from writing utensils, paper materials, journaling, and even artist supplies. Whether you are looking for something modern, traditional, or simplistic, Japanese stationery got you covered.