In Osaka, Den Den Town packs Mandarake, Surugaya and Super Potato into a few streets, often slightly cheaper than Tokyo. Kyoto and Kobe make easy side trips, less than an hour away by train.
Addresses and opening hours checked on 1 October 2026 on the shops' own websites. In Japan, shops move often: check the official website the day before you go.
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Osaka · Nipponbashi
Den Den Town (Nipponbashi)でんでんタウン（日本橋）
District · , Price level: Market prices
Osaka's electronics and otaku district, the Kansai equivalent of Akihabara. Along Sakaisuji avenue and the parallel street nicknamed Otaroad you will find Mandarake Grand Chaos, several Suruga-ya branches, Super Potato and Jungle, all within a few minutes' walk of each other. It is the best hunting ground in the Kansai for retro video games and 1980s and 1990s toys.
Retro video games
Pocket Monsters
Game & Watch
Opening hours
Varies by shop
Practical details : Den Den Town (Nipponbashi)
Getting there
From Nipponbashi Station (Sakaisuji and Sennichimae subway lines, Kintetsu), walk south along Sakaisuji avenue; Ebisucho Station (exit 1B) serves the southern end.
Address
Nipponbashi 3-chome and 4-chome, Naniwa-ku, Osaka (Sakaisuji avenue and Otaroad)
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大阪府大阪市浪速区日本橋4丁目（堺筋・オタロード周辺）
Good to know: Start late morning with Suruga-ya and Super Potato (open from 10 or 11 am), then save Mandarake Grand Chaos for the afternoon, as it only opens at noon.
A long-standing multi-floor Den Den Town shop known for retro toys, die-cast robots, hero figures and large vinyl figures. The range leans towards boys' toys (robots, tokusatsu), but the retro cases sometimes hold 1980s electronic toys and curios.
Opening hours
Noon to 8 pm on weekdays, 11 am to 8 pm at weekends and on public holidays, daily
Practical details : Jungle Osaka Nipponbashi
Getting there
About 8 minutes' walk from Nipponbashi Station (subway, Kintetsu), 10 minutes from Namba Station (subway).
Address
3-4-16 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
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〒556-0005 大阪府大阪市浪速区日本橋3-4-16
Good to know: Worth a look if you have time after Mandarake and Suruga-ya: it is a shop for surprises rather than a safe bet for Sanrio or Sylvanian Families.
Mandarake's Kansai flagship, spread over six floors and now located in the heart of Den Den Town. The ground floor gathers vintage plastic toys, 1980s and 1990s toys, tin toys and promotional novelties; the first floor (2F) has dolls, magical girl figures, Disney and American toys.
Pocket Monsters
Sanrio
Opening hours
Noon to 8 pm, daily
Practical details : Mandarake Grand Chaos
Getting there
6-minute walk from Ebisucho Station (Sakaisuji Line, exit 1B), 12 minutes from Nipponbashi Station (exit 5) or Namba.
Address
4-12-6 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
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〒556-0005 大阪府大阪市浪速区日本橋4-12-6
Good to know: Spend most of your time on the ground floor and 2F: small 1980s and 1990s toys are often kept in display cases, so do ask staff to take them out.
A more compact Mandarake, handy if you are staying in north Osaka. The 3F floor combines video games, toys and cards, while 2F holds books and vintage items.
Retro video games
Pocket Monsters
Opening hours
Noon to 8 pm, daily
Practical details : Mandarake Umeda
Getting there
4-minute walk from Nakazakicho Station (Tanimachi Line, exit 3), 9 minutes from Umeda Station (Midosuji Line) via the Higashi-dori shopping arcade.
Address
9-28 Doyamacho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0027
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〒530-0027 大阪府大阪市北区堂山町9-28
Good to know: Head straight to 3F for games and toys, and compare prices with Den Den Town before buying an expensive piece.
A 20 m² shop on the third floor of an old building, nicknamed 'the mountain of fancy': brightly coloured Showa toys, manga magazine freebies, stationery, matchboxes sorted by character, fairground hair clips. Ideal for small paper items and cheap novelty toys.
Opening hours
Noon to 4 pm, irregular days (Thursday, Saturday and Sunday in 2023), closed on the 17th of each month and on fair days
Practical details : PiNS! (Tonchi to Suikyō-sha)
Getting there
4 to 7-minute walk from Temmabashi Station (Keihan Line, Tanimachi Line)
Address
Nippō White Building 3F-1, 2-3-2 Tenma, Kita-ku, Osaka
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大阪府大阪市北区天満2-3-2 日宝ホワイトビル3F-1
Good to know: Hours are short and the owner often runs stalls at fairs at weekends: check X (@EurekaPins) or Instagram (@eurekapins) that the shop is open on the day you plan to visit.
Super Potato's Osaka shop, a retro video game specialist: Famicom, Super Famicom, Nintendo 64, GameCube, Game Boy and Game Boy Advance, Virtual Boy, PlayStation. It also stocks guides, plush toys, figures and character goods.
Retro video games
Pocket Monsters
Opening hours
11 am to 8 pm on weekdays, 10 am to 8 pm at weekends and on public holidays, daily
Practical details : Super Potato Otaroad
Getting there
On Otaroad, about 8 minutes' walk from Nipponbashi Station and 11 minutes from Nankai Namba Station.
Address
Hirata Building 1F, 3-8-18 Nipponbashi, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0005
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〒556-0005 大阪府大阪市浪速区日本橋3-8-18 平田ビル1階
Good to know: Suruga-ya Anime Hobby-kan occupies 2F and 3F of the same building, so visit both to compare prices in one go.
The largest Suruga-ya in Den Den Town, over several floors: video games and consoles, figures, model kits, CDs and videos. Prices follow the Suruga-ya website, which makes it a useful benchmark to judge whether an item is overpriced elsewhere.
Suruga-ya's toy and merchandise branch, upstairs from Super Potato. 2F gathers toys, figures, die-cast cars and board games; 3F has anime goods, plush toys and lottery prizes.
A small shop run by a collector couple, packed with 1980s and 1990s fancy goods: Sanrio items (Hello Kitty, Little Twin Stars), anime stationery and badges, retro toys. Older Showa pieces turn up too, such as enamelware and branded novelties.
Sanrio
Opening hours
By appointment only, roughly 2 pm to 7.30 pm (book by the day before at the latest, by email or Instagram message)
Practical details : Zakka-ya Mike-chan
Getting there
4 to 5-minute walk from Taishō Station (JR Osaka Loop Line, Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line)
Address
1-12-17 Sangenya-nishi, Taishō-ku, Osaka
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〒551-0001 大阪府大阪市大正区三軒家西1-12-17
Good to know: Book a slot at least the day before via Instagram (@zakkayamikechan): without an appointment you will find the door shut.
Second-hand store · , Price level: Bargains possible
A large Book-Off in the middle of Namba, billed as one of the best-stocked in the Kansai. 2F gathers video games, figures, anime goods and cards; 3F mixes fashion, tableware and household items, where character ceramics can turn up.
Retro video games
Pocket Monsters
Sanrio
Opening hours
10 am to 10 pm (2F: books, games, hobby); 10 am to 9 pm (3F)
Practical details : BOOKOFF PLUS Namba Ebisubashi
Getting there
In the covered Ebisubashi-suji arcade, a stone's throw from Namba Station (all lines).
Address
Osaka B&V Building 2F-3F, 1-5-16 Namba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0076
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〒542-0076 大阪府大阪市中央区難波1-5-16 大阪B&Vビル2階・3階
Good to know: Open until 10 pm: ideal for a last hunt after dinner in Dotonbori, checking the bargain bins of games and small toys.
Hi no Maru Market du sanctuaire Osaka Gokoku大阪護国神社 日の丸マーケット
Flea market · , Price level: Market prices
A market of 30 to 40 stalls in the grounds of Osaka Gokoku Shrine, in the south of the city. Expect Japanese and Western antiques, Showa-era retro goods, tableware, kimono, second-hand clothing, military items and even bonsai. Iaido (sword) or taiko drum demonstrations sometimes take place.
Next dates
Practical details : Hi no Maru Market du sanctuaire Osaka Gokoku
When
The day before the last day of each month (the 23rd in December 2026)
Opening hours
7 am to 3 pm
Admission
Free
If it rains
Goes ahead in the rain, according to antique-leaves
Getting there
1 min walk from Suminoekoen Station (Yotsubashi subway line and New Tram)
Address
1-1-77 Minamikagaya, Suminoe-ku, Osaka
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大阪府大阪市住之江区南加賀屋1-1-77 大阪護國神社 境内
Good to know: Check the date on the shrine's monthly notice: it moves with the length of the month.
A small market of 30 to 40 stalls beneath the stone lanterns of Tsuyu no Tenjinsha Shrine, right in Umeda. The shrine itself mentions a wide range, from cheap old-fashioned toys (dagashi-gangu) to clothing and antiques. You will also see ceramics, retro kimono and Showa-era goods.
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Practical details : Marché aux puces d'Ohatsu Tenjin
When
The 1st Friday and 3rd Sunday of every month
Opening hours
7 am to around 3 pm
Admission
Free
If it rains
Cancelled if it rains. May also be cancelled on shrine festival days.
Getting there
5 min walk from JR Kitashinchi Station, 8 min from JR Osaka Station, 5 to 10 min from the Umeda stations
Address
2-5-4 Sonezaki, Kita-ku, Osaka
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大阪府大阪市北区曽根崎2-5-4 露天神社 境内
Good to know: Go early in the morning: the shrine is a few minutes' walk from the Umeda stations, and Mandarake Umeda is close by.
Marché aux puces du temple Kokubunji (Tenroku)大阪天六 国分寺蚤の市
Flea market · , Price level: Bargains possible
A small market of about ten stalls in the grounds and car park of Kokubunji Temple, near the long Tenjinbashi shopping arcade. The organiser lists Showa-era retro goods, old coins, old books, folk crafts, antique glass beads, indigo textiles and military items.
Next dates
Practical details : Marché aux puces du temple Kokubunji (Tenroku)
When
The 1st Saturday of every month
Opening hours
8 am to around 3 pm
Admission
Free
If it rains
Cancelled in heavy rain, goes ahead in light rain
Getting there
3 min walk from Tenjimbashisuji-Rokuchome Station (Exit 2), Sakaisuji, Tanimachi and Hankyu Senri lines
Address
1-6-18 Kokubunji, Kita-ku, Osaka
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大阪府大阪市北区国分寺1-6-18 国分寺 境内・駐車場
Good to know: Follow it with a stroll along the nearby Tenjinbashi-suji shopping arcade.
Marché d'antiquités du sanctuaire Ikukunitama生國魂神社骨董市（生國魂蚤の市）
Flea market · , Price level: Market prices
A market of 20 to 30 stalls along the approach and inside the grounds of Ikukunitama Shrine, known locally as Ikutama-san. Expect old tools, vintage household goods, antique textiles and kimono. Sources do not mention toys specifically, so come mainly for general old bric-a-brac.
Next dates
Practical details : Marché d'antiquités du sanctuaire Ikukunitama
When
The 8th of every month
Opening hours
7 am to 2 pm
Admission
Free
If it rains
Goes ahead in light rain. In bad weather, check the market's Instagram account.
Getting there
3 min walk from Tanimachi-Kyuchome Station (Tanimachi subway line)
Address
13-9 Ikutamacho, Tennoji-ku, Osaka
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大阪府大阪市天王寺区生玉町13-9 生國魂神社 参道・境内
Good to know: Arrive early in the morning: the market closes at 2 pm.
Marché du Shitennō-ji (Daishi-e et Taishi-e)四天王寺 大師会・太子会
Flea market · , Price level: Market prices
Osaka's great temple market, rooted in Edo-period fairs, with several hundred stalls according to sources. Antiques, ceramics, furniture, retro goods, clothing and food fill the whole precinct. The 21st (Daishi-e) is usually busier than the 22nd (Taishi-e).
Next dates
Practical details : Marché du Shitennō-ji (Daishi-e et Taishi-e)
When
The 21st and 22nd of every month
Opening hours
From about 8.30am to 4pm, depending on stalls
Admission
Free
If it rains
May be cancelled in severe weather; check the monthly calendar on the temple's website
Getting there
5 min walk south from Shitennoji-mae Yuhigaoka Station (Tanimachi subway line)
Address
1-11-18 Shitennoji, Tennōji-ku, Osaka
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大阪府大阪市天王寺区四天王寺1-11-18
Good to know: Aim for the morning of the 21st and bring 1,000 yen notes and coins.
Central Kyoto's small collecting hub: Mandarake Kyoto (in the Takashimaya T8 building) and Suruga-ya Teramachi are less than 300 m apart, around the covered Teramachi and Shinkyogoku arcades. An easy detour between two temples.
Retro video games
Pocket Monsters
Opening hours
Varies by shop
Practical details : Teramachi et Shijo-Kawaramachi
Getting there
Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu) or Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan), 5 minutes' walk.
Address
Around Shijo-dori and Teramachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
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京都府京都市下京区 四条通・寺町通周辺
Good to know: Both shops open at noon on weekdays, so keep them for the afternoon and use the morning for temples.
A second-hand video game shop run by the company behind Suruga-ya, near the Golden Pavilion. Nintendo, PlayStation and Sega handhelds and home consoles, games, accessories and guides, neatly grouped by system.
Retro video games
Opening hours
11 am to 9 pm, every day
Practical details : A-Too Kinkakuji
Getting there
3-minute walk from Waratenjin-mae bus stop; about 10 minutes' walk from Kitano-Hakubaicho Station (Randen tram).
Address
65 Hirano Miyanishicho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8357
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〒603-8357 京都府京都市北区平野宮西町65
Good to know: Combine it with a visit to Kinkaku-ji; modded handhelds (backlit screens) are pricey here, so compare before buying.
The Mandarake opened in 2023 on the fourth floor of Takashimaya's T8 complex. Toys, vintage items, dolls, video games and records: a tighter but well-presented selection, without the doujinshi floors of the larger shops.
Retro video games
Pocket Monsters
Opening hours
Noon to 8 pm, daily (except Takashimaya closing days)
Practical details : Mandarake Kyoto
Getting there
Direct access to the T8 building from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu); 5-minute walk from Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan).
A three-level Suruga-ya: video games on the ground floor (retro included, with a Nintendo focus), figures on 2F, model kits, anime goods and plush toys on 3F. Small but well stocked, with almost every console represented.
Retro video games
Pocket Monsters
Opening hours
Noon to 10 pm on weekdays, 10 am to 10 pm at weekends and on public holidays, daily
Practical details : Suruga-ya Kyoto Teramachi
Getting there
3-minute walk from Kyoto-Kawaramachi Station (Hankyu).
Address
534-2 Ebisunocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8033
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〒600-8033 京都府京都市下京区恵美須之町534-2
Good to know: Open until 10 pm, it is Kyoto's evening option; expect prices slightly above other Suruga-ya shops because of tourist traffic.
The Kobo-ichi's little sibling, run by the same committee: around 100 stalls of antiques, bric-a-brac and handmade goods. Stalls gather in front of the Great South Gate and beside the Main Hall. Calmer than the market on the 21st, it is easy to cover in one morning.
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Practical details : Garakuta-ichi du temple Tō-ji
When
The first Sunday of every month
Opening hours
From early morning to about 4.30pm
Admission
Free
Getting there
6 min walk from Toji Station (Kintetsu Kyoto Line), 15 min walk from Kyoto Station
Address
1 Kujocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto
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京都府京都市南区九条町1
Good to know: Ideal if you are not in Kyoto on the 21st: come early, as the best pieces go first.
Kyoto's biggest temple market: 1,200 to 1,300 stalls and around 200,000 visitors each month. Antiques, vintage clothing, bric-a-brac, plants and food fill the grounds and spill outside. Most sellers are professional dealers rather than private individuals.
Next dates
Practical details : Kōbō-ichi du temple Tō-ji
When
The 21st of every month
Opening hours
From about 5am to about 4pm, depending on stalls and season
Admission
Free
If it rains
Held rain or shine, but antique and vintage clothing stalls often stay closed
Getting there
6 min walk from Toji Station (Kintetsu Kyoto Line), 15 min walk from Kyoto Station
Address
1 Kujocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto
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京都府京都市南区九条町1
Good to know: Arrive before 9am to browse ahead of the crowds, and bring cash in small notes.
Tenjin-ichi du sanctuaire Kitano Tenmangū北野天満宮 天神市
Flea market · , Price level: Market prices
Kyoto's other great shrine market, alongside Toji's Kobo-ichi. Antique, old goods, second-hand clothing and plant stalls fill the whole precinct and its surroundings. The 25 January and 25 December editions are the busiest, with close to 1,000 stalls in December.
Next dates
Practical details : Tenjin-ichi du sanctuaire Kitano Tenmangū
When
The 25th of every month
Opening hours
From 6.30 or 7am until sunset
Admission
Free
If it rains
Go-ahead depends on the weather and stall numbers vary; cancellations are posted on the shrine's website
Getting there
Kitano Tenmangu-mae city bus stop, right by the shrine
Address
Bakurocho, Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto
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京都府京都市上京区馬喰町 北野天満宮
Good to know: Come in the morning for the widest choice; there is no shrine parking that day, so take the bus.
A video game shop on San Plaza's 3F selling recent titles as well as retro games and rarities. A useful complement to the Suruga-ya shops in the same building for consoles and cartridges.
Retro video games
Opening hours
11 am to 8.30 pm, daily
Practical details : Ojamakan Sannomiya
Getting there
About 5 minutes' walk from JR Sannomiya Station and Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station.
Address
San Plaza 3F, 1-8-1 Sannomiyacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0021
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〒650-0021 兵庫県神戸市中央区三宮町1-8-1 さんプラザ3階
Good to know: Open until 8.30 pm, a little later than the neighbouring Suruga-ya shops, so keep it for the end of your visit.
Two Suruga-ya shops spread over 2F and 3F of San Plaza, Sannomiya's long-standing otaku building, plus a small satellite shop on 3F. It is the natural starting point for hunting video games and goodies in Kobe.
Retro video games
Pocket Monsters
Opening hours
Noon to 8 pm on weekdays, 11 am to 8 pm at weekends and on public holidays
Practical details : Suruga-ya Kobe Sannomiya
Getting there
In the San Plaza building, about 5 minutes' walk from JR Sannomiya Station and Hankyu Kobe-Sannomiya Station.
Address
San Plaza Building 2F and 3F, 1-8-1 Sannomiyacho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0021
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〒650-0021 兵庫県神戸市中央区三宮町1-8-1 さんプラザ 2階・3階
Good to know: Walk the whole of San Plaza's 2F and 3F and the neighbouring Center Plaza: several small game and toy shops sit side by side.