Tokyo has more than its fair share of vintage and secondhand clothes shops, but with such an enormous selection to choose from, separating the treasure troves from the tat dens is a long and arduous process. One of the best places to start looking is Harajuku, as this teen heaven also boasts an impressive range of stores specialising in vintage wear and gear. Read on for 15 of our recommended picks.
Top 15 vintage stores in Harajuku
From thrift shops to boutiques, Time Out picks out the best vintage shops in Harajuku
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The top boutiques
Inspired by Japanese and international trends, the range here includes clean-cut tailored jackets, button-down shirts and shoes that work well all looks, including high-end designer items.
Shop here for menswear, footwear and quirky originals.
Shop here for menswear, footwear and quirky originals.
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Pass the Baton carries a range of secondhand items, including antiques, furniture, clothing and art – many of which were previously owned by local celebrities.
Shop here for menswear, womenswear, antiques, decorative items and other curiosities.
Shop here for menswear, womenswear, antiques, decorative items and other curiosities.
The Harajuku branch of Santa Monica, which operates five other shops in the city, carries a great selection of womenswear from casual basics to more feminine pieces, with many items going for less than ¥5,000.
Shop here for menswear, womenswear, casual wear and denim.
Shop here for menswear, womenswear, casual wear and denim.
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Its bright neon sign is hard to miss – thrift shop Chicago is something of a Harajuku landmark. Although the chain operates stores all over Tokyo, this branch houses the largest collection of vintage clothing, from kimonos to wedding dresses.
Shop here for casual wear, denim and kimonos.
Shop here for casual wear, denim and kimonos.
Womenswear and accessories are carefully selected and imported from the US and Europe at Slow, another popular vintage outlet. Located on Cat Street, the shop is known for offering excellent quality at reasonable prices.
Shop here for womenswear, footwear and accessories.
Shop here for womenswear, footwear and accessories.
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Ragtag has 15 branches across Japan, all specialising in secondhand designer clothing for men and women. This Harajuku branch occupies a plum spot on narrow Cat Street and spans three floors.
Shop here for designer brands.
Shop here for designer brands.
Intrepid fashion hounds in search of unusual designs won’t be disappointed by this shop, opened in 2007 and run by designer Yasuko Furuta’s Toga brand.
Shop here for womenswear and accessories.
Shop here for womenswear and accessories.
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This old-timer specialises in decent-quality vintage clothing from the US and Europe, for both men and women, and also does original remakes. The prices are a little steep, but the staff are friendly and the clothing full of character.
Shop here for menswear, womenswear and accessories.
Shop here for menswear, womenswear and accessories.
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