Tokyo is one of the world’s leading centers of sneaker culture.
Many foreign tourists visit in search of Japan-exclusive rare items, limited editions, and special models that can’t be found elsewhere.
In this article, we’ll introduce recommended large sports stores and specialized sneaker shops in Tokyo for sneaker enthusiasts visiting the city.
Major Sports Stores: Where All Sports Brands Converge! 3 Top Picks
If you want to see sneakers from various sports brands at once, large sports stores are recommended.
Among their extensive selection, you’re sure to find your favorite pair.
Alpen Tokyo
The Alpen Group is a leading large-scale sports equipment store in Japan that handles various sporting goods.
Alpen Tokyo is their flagship store with an extensive sneaker selection.
The entire first floor is dedicated to sneakers, but you can also find specialized shoes for each sport on other floors.
Part of Alpen’s appeal is also the wide variety of items beyond sneakers.
Address: Unika Building, 3-23-7 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022, Japan
For more information about Alpen, please see this page. We also have the discount coupon.
ABC-MART GRAND STAGE DiverCity Tokyo Plaza
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ABC-MART is a representative sneaker shop in Japan, but ABC-MART GRAND STAGE features a selection that combines sports and fashion.
The DiverCity Tokyo Plaza store has the largest floor space in Tokyo, where children and adults alike can find their favorite sneakers.
Address: DiverCity Tokyo Plaza 5F, 1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0064, Japan
Super Sports Xebio Tokyo Ochanomizu Main Store
Handling sporting goods for various competitions, Xebio also has a rich selection of sneakers.
It’s recommended for those who prioritize functionality over fashion.
The Ochanomizu store is one of Xebio’s large stores in Tokyo.
It’s less crowded than Shinjuku or Shibuya, so you can enjoy shopping at a leisurely pace, especially on weekdays.
Address: 3-6 Ogawa-cho, Kanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0052, Japan
Find Your Perfect Pair! 7 Select Smaller Sneaker Shops
In these quietly standing boutique shops, you’ll find special sneakers filled with the owner’s particular tastes.
You might encounter rare finds or limited models.
Atmos Harajuku
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A renowned sneaker shop representing Tokyo.
Sneaker enthusiasts shouldn’t miss their lineup, which always includes noteworthy items such as original models and special edition items from popular brands.
There are multiple stores throughout Tokyo, each with different inventories, so it’s fun to visit several.
The Harajuku store is recommended for your first visit.
Address: 3-22-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
mita sneakers
An established sneaker shop in Ueno.
The sneakers selected from their years of experience and unique perspective are rarely seen in other stores.
It attracts high support from domestic and international sneaker fans and collectors, and is globally recognized, especially for its collaboration models with brands and limited products.
Address: Ameyoko Center Building 1F & 2F, 4-7-8 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
KICKS LAB. Pino Harajuku Store
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KICKS LAB. started as Japan’s first sneaker trade show in 2007 and opened a store in Tokyo’s Harajuku in 2008.
It selects products from a unique perspective unrestricted by domestic or international boundaries and handles many models unreleased in Japan and limited models from Europe and America, attracting attention from sneaker freaks worldwide.
Address: Pino Harajuku, 4-28-18 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
BILLY’S ENT SHIBUYA
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BILLY’S ENT is a sophisticated shoe select shop from Tokyo, with the concept of “Continuing to transmit only refined essence from Tokyo to the world.”
It handles domestic and foreign sneakers selected from a unique perspective, with abundant limited models and collaboration items.
Here’s the address of their first store.
Address: 6-23-7 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Styles Daikanyama
Styles Daikanyama is a select shop that proposes authentic high street style centered on sports fashion.
It sells sneaker items selected from a unique perspective, focusing on popular sports brands such as NIKE, adidas, VANS, New Balance, Puma, Reebok, and Onitsuka Tiger.
Address: Proud Daikanyama Front 1F, 11-3 Sarugakucho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0033, Japan
UNDEFEATED SHIBUYA
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The largest domestic store of the popular Los Angeles-based sneaker & streetwear brand “UNDEFEATED.”
On their sneaker wall, you’ll find collaboration models with NIKE and adidas, as well as limited models and rare sneakers from the past.
Address: Jingumae S Bldg., 5-29-8 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
ON TOKYO
The flagship store of the Swiss performance brand “On,” the first in Asia and the second in the world.
It features customer experiences utilizing the latest technology, such as running style analysis.
Even if you’re not a fan of ON, you’ll enjoy visiting.
There are daily lines, so plan your visit with plenty of time to spare.
Address: 5-17-27 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Conclusion
At Tokyo’s sneaker shops, you have the chance to find Japan-exclusive models and unique collaboration items that are unavailable in other countries.
Please enjoy sneaker shopping when you visit Japan!
Many of the above stores offer tax-free shopping.
Don’t forget to bring your passport when shopping!
