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Shopping in Nakano: what to buy and where

Nakano Broadway and around: second-hand figures, collectibles, used cameras and watches. 3 stores near the station

What to buy here

Anime & figures 1Pokémon 1Cameras 1Watches 1

Anime & figures

  • 中野NakanoMandarake NakanoUsedMany specialist shops inside Nakano Broadway for vintage toys, figures and manga, a 5-minute walk from Nakano Station.Ask about tax-freeDirections

Pokémon

  • 中野NakanoMandarake NakanoUsedMany specialist shops inside Nakano Broadway for vintage toys, figures and manga, a 5-minute walk from Nakano Station.Ask about tax-freeDirections

Cameras

  • 中野NakanoFujiya CameraNew & usedA Nakano camera shop open since 1938, selling new and second-hand cameras, lenses and accessories.Tax-freeDirections

Watches

  • 中野NakanoJackroadNew & usedA Nakano Broadway watch shop selling new, used and vintage watches, including Grand Seiko, Seiko, Citizen and Casio.Tax-freeDirections

Find something specific

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フィギュアAnime figuresAkihabara for range, Nakano Broadway for used and rare figures.カメラFujifilm X100VIAvailability, not price, is the hard part. Check stock before you travel across town.カメラCamera stores in TokyoStart in Shinjuku, then go to Nakano for used gear and Ginza for premium brands.時計Japanese watchesBuy new from brand boutiques or authorized dealers; buy used from established specialist dealers.ポケモンJapanese Pokémon cardsBuy sealed products from official or reputable stores; buy singles from specialist card shops.カメラCanon EOS R5 Mark IIUse Canon's ¥654,500 online price as the ceiling, then beat it at a retailer.カメラSony α7 VBuy from a specialist camera retailer, not the Sony Store list price.

Nearby stations

  1. 新宿Shinjuku · 3.6 km
  2. 池袋Ikebukuro · 4.9 km
  3. 原宿・渋谷Harajuku / Shibuya · 6.2 km
  4. 東京・日本橋Tokyo Station / Nihonbashi · 9.6 km

Distances are straight-line between stations, not walking or train distance.

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Questions visitors ask

What can I buy in Nakano?

Anime & figures, Pokémon, Cameras and Watches. This page lists 3 stores near the station.

Which stores in Nakano are tax-free?

Fujiya Camera, Jackroad list tax-free shopping. Ask at the other stores.

Which shopping areas are near Nakano?

Shinjuku (3.6 km) and Ikebukuro (4.9 km), measured in straight lines.

Can I shop tax-free?

From 1 November 2026, eligible stores charge the full price including 10% tax, then refund it after customs confirms export when you leave Japan, within 90 days. You need at least ¥5,000 before tax per store. Ask each shop whether it takes part.

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免税Tax-free

Valid from 1 November 2026

Tax-free now works as a refund

You pay the 10% consumption tax in the store, then get it back after you leave Japan.

  1. Pay the full priceShow your passport at a tax-free store and keep the receipt.
  2. Customs check at departureAt the airport or seaport, within 90 days of purchase.
  3. Refund arrivesBy card, cash or bank transfer, depending on the store.

Minimum ¥5,000 before tax per store. Ask at checkout how that store pays refunds. Full guide to the new refund system ▶