| 35 | 35mm film cameras and lenses (RF, SLR, Compacts, etc.) |
| MF | Medium Format cameras and lenses (6x4.5, 6x6, 6x7, 6x8, 6x9, 6x17, TLR, etc.) |
| LF | Large Format cameras and lenses (View Cameras, etc.) |
| D | Digital cameras (DSLR, Compacts) |
| A | Accessories (Tripods, Bags, Filters, Film, etc.) |
| Note: | Mouseover URLs for an indication of whether the sites are in Japanese or English |
NOTE:
| Shop Name | Station | Tel. & Address | Hours | Stock | Warranty | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akasaka Camera | Akasaka Mitsuke (Marunouchi Subway Line) |
03-3585-6284 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Akasaka 4-2-3 |
9:00–20:00, Sat 9:30–19:00, Sun 10:00–17:00 | 35/D/A | ? | Classic cameras and lenses. Also sells new digital compact cameras. |
| Ameyoko Camera | JR Ueno (Yamanote Line) |
03-3833-3671 Tokyo-to, Taito-ku, Ueno 4-7-8, Ameyoko Center, 3F |
10:00–20:00 (Closed 3rd Wednesday) | 35/MF/A | ? | Classic camera and collectables specialty store with about 300 items to choose from. |
| Arrow Camera and Garakutaya | Yotsuya Sanchome (Marunouchi Subway Line) |
03-3357-1169 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Aragicho 8 |
9:00–19:00, Sun 10:00–17:00 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | ? | Arrow camera specializes in purchasing used cameras. Garakutaya sells used cameras, lenses, accessories and junk parts. |
| BIC
Camera (Camera Specialty Store) [Map] |
JR Ikebukuro (Yamanote Line) | 03-3988-0002 Tokyo-to, Toshima-ku, Higashi-Ikebukuro 1-11-7 (See URL for other locations) |
10:00–20:00 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | Depends on purchase | Another huge camera and electrical chain retailer. New
and used cameras can be found in this new specialty store. If you become a member of their customer loyalty system, 10% or more of any purchase is credited in points (1 point = 1 yen) to your account which can then be used against your next purchase. |
| Camera Classic | Omotesando (Chiyoda Subway Line) |
03-3402-1729 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Minami Aoyama 3-12-12 Kotani Bldg. 5F |
11:00–19:30 (Closed Sundays) | 35/MF | 6 months on selected items | Situated very close to the Stn., this small camera shop houses a fine collection of collectable classics. |
| Champ Camera (Ginza Store) |
JR Yurakucho (Yamanote Line) | 03-3543-4547 Tokyo-to, Chuo-ku, Ginza 5-15-1 Nankai Tokyo Bldg. |
8:00–19:00, Sat, Sun 9:00–18:00 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | Depends on purchase | Chain store that also sells new cameras. You can also make purchases on-line. |
| Classic Camera Moritz | Fuchu (Keio Line) |
042-358-5351 Tokyo-to, Fuchu-shi, Fuchucho 2-16-17 |
10:00–19:00, Sat, Sun 11:00–18:30 | 35/MF/A | 3 months on selected items | A premium collection of classic film and 8mm movie cameras. |
| Fujikoshi Camera | Mitsukoshi-mae (Ginza Subway Line) |
03-3241-1635 Tokyo-to, Chuo-ku, Nihonbashi Muromachi 3-3-1 |
8:00–19:00, Sat, Sun 10:00–17:00 | 35/MF/LF/A | 6 months on items over ¥30,000 | New and used classic cameras (mainly Leica, Minox, Hassy, Linhof and Rollei). |
| Fujiya Camera | JR Nakano (Chuo Line) |
03-3388-0848 Tokyo-to, Nakano-ku, Nakano 5-61-1 (main store) |
10:00–20:30 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | 6 months on used goods over ¥10,000 | Truly one of the best used stores in Tokyo. Friendly staff, great range and all equipment is expertly checked before resale. There is also a 'junk' camera/lens/ accessory shop, and tripod specialty shop close to the main store. Also stocks new equipment. |
| Hayata Camera Store | Asakusa (Ginza Subway Line) |
03-3841-5824 Tokyo-to, Taito-ku, Asakusa 2-1-3 |
11:30–20:00 | 35/MF | 6 months on selected items | Voigtlander specialty sales and classic camera repair store. |
| Kamera no Gokurakudo | Wakamatsu-kowada (Oedo Subway Line) |
03-5273-1932 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Toyama 1-1-8 |
Tue–Fri 11:00–20:30, Sat 10:00–20:30, Sun 19:00 | Contax 35/MF | 3–6 months on goods over ¥40,000 | New and used Contax camera and Carl Zeiss lens specialty shop. |
| Kawamasu Camera | Akasaka (Ginza Subway Line) |
03-3844-2941 Tokyo-to, Taito-ku, Kotobuki, 3-12-6 |
9:00–18:30, Sat 9:00–18:00, Sun and Public Holidays 10:00–17:00 | 35/MF/A | 6 months on selected items | Large selection (over 1000 cameras and 3000 lenses) of sorts of used cameras and lenses. A collector's dream store. |
| Kimura Camera (Shinjuku Store) (Alternative URL) |
JR Shinjuku (east exit) |
03-3354-0731 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Shinjuku 3-23-7 Asahi Bank Bldg. (See URL for other locations) |
10:00–20:00 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | ? | Another popular shop with collectors. The first floor houses new products, including film etc., the second floor has a large selection of used gear. |
| Kitamura Camera (Shinjuku Purchasing Store) |
JR Shinjuku (west or south exit) |
03-5908-4322 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Nishi Shinjuku 1-15-13, 4F |
10:00–20:00 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | n/a | This Shinjuku store specializes in purchasing used equipment. |
| Lemon
Sha [Map] |
JR Yurakucho (Yamanote Line) |
03-3567-4581 Tokyo-to, Naka-ku, Ginza 4-3-14 (main store) Tokyo-to, Naka-ku, Ginza 4-3-13 (Leica, Hassy and Minox) |
11:00–20:00 (Closed Sundays and Public Holidays) | 35/MF/LF/D/A (+ toy and underwater cameras | ? | Very big on imports, new and secondhand Leica equipment, as well as Chinese cameras. Will also sell equipment on consignment. |
| Map Camera [Map] |
JR Shinjuku (west or south exit) |
03-3342-3381 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Nishi Shinjuku 1-12-5 (Map 1) Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Nishi Shinjuku 1-13-6 (Map 2) |
10:30–20:30 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | 0–6 months on selected items | A large selection of new and used film, digital and collectable cameras and lenses spread over two stores. |
| National Photo | Meiji Jingumae (Chiyoda Subway Line) |
03-3486-7761 Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Jingumae 6-13-11 NP Bldg. |
9:30–16:30, Sat 17:00 (Closed Sundays and Public Holidays) | 35/MF/LF/A | ? | Sells a wide selection of professional film and digital photographic equipment. Also sells collectables and used pro studio cameras. |
| Nisshin Camera (Main Store) (URL currently out of action) |
JR Akihabara (Yamanote Line) | 03-3251-3011 Tokyo-to, Chiyoda-ku, Kanda Matsunagacho 16 There is another store located close by at Kanda Iwamotocho 1 Banchi |
10:00–20:00 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | ? | An impressive range of modern and collectable cameras at reasonable prices. If you are into manual focus 35's then this is a good place to look. |
| Nitto Camera | JR Nakano (Chuo Line) |
03-3387-0112 Tokyo-to, Nakano-ku, Nakano, 5-49-6 |
10:00–20:00 (Closed Thu) | 35/D/A | 6–12 months | An interesting selection of cameras and top-quality lenses. A good place to visit if you make a trip to Fujiya Camera. |
| Ohba Shokai Camera Co. | JR Shimbashi (Yamanote Line) |
03-3591-0070 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Shimbashi 1-15-6 |
10:00–19:30, Sat19:00, Sun/Hol. 17:00 | 35/MF/LF/A | ? | 35 mm film cameras make up the bulk of stock at Ohba Camera, but there is a healthy smattering of MF and LF cameras. Lenses and accessories are located on the second floor. |
| Osawa Camera West Exit Store and East Exit Store |
JR Ebisu Stn. (Yamanote Line) |
West: 03-3719-0741 Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Ebisu Minami 1-1-12 East: 03-3446-5839 Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Ebisu 1-5-8 |
9:00–20:00, Sun 10:00–20:00 (West) 9:30–19:30, Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 11:00–18:00 (East) |
35/A | ? | Two store owned by the came company in EbiSun Mainly stock manual focus 35mm cameras and lenses. |
| Sanpoh Camera | Gakugei Daigaku (TokyuToyoko Line) |
03-3793-2273 Tokyo-to, Meguro-ku, Meguro Honcho 2-5-5 |
9:30–19:00, Sun 10:00–18:00 | 35/MF/D/A | ? | Good selection of cameras at competitive prices. Often features in Japanese camera magazines. The best place for cheap new cameras in Tokyo. Cash only sales. |
| Shimizu Shokai | Ginza (Ginza Subway Line) |
03-3564-1008 Tokyo-to, Chuo-ku, Ginza 4-3-2 |
10:00–19:00, Sun and Public Holidays 10:30–18:00 | 35/MF/A | ? | Used camera store with some new product. Lots of old compact 35s (Olympus Pens, Konica, etc.), Pentax SLRs, a fair number of Leicas, and LTM lenses. Also sells new Voigtlander Bessas. Located in Ginza, around the corner from one of the Lemon shops. |
| Shinbashi Camera | JR Shimbashi (Yamanote Line) |
03-3571-0435 Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Shimbashi 2-19-3 |
10:30–19:30 (Closed Sundays) | 35/MF/LF | ? | This store focuses on medium format equipment, especially Mamiya. Located not far from Ohba Camera. |
| Sukiya Camera [Map] |
Ginza (Ginza Subway Line) |
03-3571-5555 Tokyo-to, Chuo-ku, Ginza 5-5-1, Matsumotokiyoshi 5th Bldg., 8th Floor. |
10:00–19:30, Sun and Public Holidays 10:00–19:00 | 35/A | ? | Lots of Leica and other "collector" brands (old Contax, for example). Some new Voigtlander. |
| Toueido | Kasuga (Toei Mita Subway Line) |
03-3812-1201 Tokyo-to, Bunkyo-ku, Hongo 4-17-6 TED Bldg. 5F |
9:00–17:30 (Closed on Sat and Sun) | MF/LF/A | ? | A strange little store that sells props, lighting and cameras for pro studio work. |
| U-Cam.net | - | - | - | - | - | An on-line used camera information and portal site with links to over 600 used cameras, lenses and accessories. |
| Yodobashi Camera (Main Store) |
JR Shinjuku (west or south exit) |
03-3346-1010 Tokyo-to, Shinjuku-ku, Nishi Shinjuku 1-11-1 (See URL for other locations) |
9:30–22:00 | 35/MF/LF/D/A | Depends on purchase | One of the top camera and electrical retailers in
Tokyo. The main store is located in Shinjuku, and is surrounded by
separate specialist buildings which stock watches, film, video tape,
cameras etc. If you become a member of their customer loyalty system, 10% or more of any purchase is credited in points (1 point = 1 yen) to your account which can then be used against your next purchase. |
| Yoyogi Camera | JR Yoyogi (Yamanote Line) |
03-3370-8682 Tokyo-to, Shibuya-ku, Yoyogi 1-38 |
10:00–19:30 (Closed Sundays and Public Holidays) | 35/MF/LF | ? | A small shop that stocks a wide range of used film cameras, especially roll film models. |