For unique Christmas gifts in Tokyo, go to Ginza Itoya for stationery, Takumi and Japan Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square for handmade crafts, Kama-asa in Kappabashi for kitchen knives, Beams Japan for cool Japanese design, Kiddy Land for toys and characters, Daikanyama T-Site for books, and Hands for clever everyday goods.
Twelve floors of beautiful stationery and paper.
Itoya's Ginza flagship has pens, notebooks, washi paper, cards and desk goods across 12 floors, with a café on top.
Perfect for Christmas cards and gifts.
Good to know: Try the custom-notebook counter for a personal gift.
2-7-15 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061
Japanese folk crafts from across the country.
Takumi has sold mingei folk crafts since 1933: pottery, textiles, lacquerware and toys from regional makers.
Lasting, handmade gifts.
Good to know: Ask about each piece's region and maker.
8-4-2 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061
Government-certified traditional crafts from all of Japan.
This showroom sells certified traditional crafts, from Edo glass and Arita porcelain to lacquerware and knives, with regular artisan demonstrations.
A one-stop shop for quality Japanese gifts.
Good to know: Check the schedule for live craft demonstrations.
8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato City, Tokyo 107-0052
Hand-forged Japanese kitchen knives and tools.
Kama-asa in Kappabashi Kitchen Town has sold knives and cooking tools since 1908, with engraving available on many knives.
A gift for anyone who loves to cook.
Good to know: Ask about free name engraving.
2-24-1 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0036
Cool Japanese design, crafts and fashion over several floors.
Beams Japan in Shinjuku showcases Japanese-made goods, from crafts and food to fashion and souvenirs.
Great for stylish gifts with a story.
Good to know: The food floor has great edible gifts.
3-32-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022
Tokyo's famous toy shop, packed with characters.
Kiddy Land on Omotesando has floors of toys and character goods, from Snoopy and Hello Kitty to Studio Ghibli.
A must for kids and collectors.
Good to know: Go on a weekday morning to avoid the crowds.
6-1-9 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0001
A beautiful bookstore complex with design books and gifts.
Tsutaya Books' Daikanyama T-Site has three linked buildings of books, magazines, stationery and music, with a lounge café.
Lovely for browsing gift books.
Good to know: The art and travel sections have great English titles.
17-5 Sarugakucho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0033
Floors of clever gadgets, crafts and everyday goods.
Hands (formerly Tokyu Hands) is a huge store of stationery, gadgets, beauty, DIY and seasonal Christmas goods.
Easy to find quirky stocking fillers.
Good to know: Look for the seasonal Christmas floor in December.
12-18 Udagawacho, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0042
Japanese stationery, kitchen knives, ceramics, tenugui cloths, character goods and matcha are all popular and easy to pack.
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Ginza for department stores and crafts, Shibuya and Harajuku for fashion and toys, Kappabashi for kitchenware, and Daikanyama for independent shops.
Yes. Christmas is not a public holiday in Japan, so shops keep normal hours.