Where to buy Studio Ghibli merch in Tokyo
Official Studio Ghibli stores plus the shops that stock Studio Ghibli figures and goods, sorted by station. In Japanese stores and on shelf signs, look for “ジブリ”.
Before you go
- Japanese nameジブリ — show this to staff or search it on Rakuten.
- Where to startAkihabara, Tokyo Station / Nihonbashi and Nakano have the most shops for this.
- Official stores1 in Tokyo. They carry store-only items and get new releases first.
Official Studio Ghibli stores 公式ショップ
Checked 11 October 2026.
- 東京・日本橋Tokyo Station / NihonbashiTokyo Character StreetCharacter shopsAn underground street of official character shops inside Tokyo Station's Ichibangai.Ask about tax-freeDirections
More shops that stock it 売り場
Stock changes daily. Call ahead for limited items.
- 秋葉原AkihabaraAkihabara Radio KaikanNew & usedOne building packed with hobby shops, including Kaiyodo Hobby Lobby Tokyo, AmiAmi, Rashinban and Volks Hobby Square.Ask about tax-freeDirections
- 秋葉原AkihabaraMandarake ComplexUsedA multi-floor second-hand shop with toy floors for prize figures, tokusatsu, robots and more, 4 minutes from JR Akihabara.Ask about tax-freeDirections
- 秋葉原AkihabaraAnimate AkihabaraNewA big anime goods store in Sotokanda that recently reopened with extra sales floors.Tax-freeDirections
- 池袋IkebukuroAnimate Ikebukuro Main StoreNewAnimate's flagship store, about 5 minutes from Ikebukuro Station's East Exit, often running anime tie-in events.Tax-freeDirections
- 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
Questions visitors ask
Where are the official Studio Ghibli stores in Tokyo?
Tokyo Character Street. Tokyo Character Street: Tokyo Station / Nihonbashi, An underground street of official character shops inside Tokyo Station's Ichibangai.
Which area of Tokyo is best for Studio Ghibli?
Akihabara, Tokyo Station / Nihonbashi and Nakano. Akihabara has 3 of the stores on this page. Tokyo Station / Nihonbashi has 1 of the stores on this page. Nakano has 1 of the stores on this page.
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.
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.
- Pay the full priceShow your passport at a tax-free store and keep the receipt.
- Customs check at departureAt the airport or seaport, within 90 days of purchase.
- 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 ▶