A Fashionista’s Tokyo Travel Guide


Tokyo over the years has become an international hub for high fashion. this is one reason why Tokyo, is one of the most expensive cities in the world. For all you budget fashionista’s out there, this is your ultimate Tokyo travel guide to finding cheap clothes:

Used clothes shops or Preloved clothes shops:
If you are okay with buying used clothes, just like many Japanese do, then head over to one of the many second-hand fashion shops across the city. Here are a few must visit shops: Don Don Down on Wednesday- as their name suggests you can buy clothes for as cheap as 100 Yen on Wednesdays, they have multiple stores scattered around the city. Closet Child- a bid name in selling alt. fashion in Japan they have branches in Harajuku, Shinjuku and Ikebukuro. At their shops you can find multiple other brands like h.NAOTO and Innocent world. For you Lolita style lovers this place is a must visit. Bingo- home to many favourite labels from Japan and overseas, you can find used fashion items for all seasons.
Takeshita Dori in Harajuku
Known as the soul of teenage culture. This street houses small individual fashion and souvenir shops. Prices here are reasonable compared to the majority of malls and shops around in Tokyo. While you’re here enjoy some Harajuku Crepes whilst shopping till you drop.
Flea Markets
Flea markets are a huge part of the shopping culture in Tokyo, they are essentially present to avoid wastage and to offer used goods for cheap prices. This should be your go to, for finding some hidden gems. Two famous and must visit flea markets are: Mottainai Flea Market- reserves most of its space for clothing, at this market you can buy and sell used clothes and if you are on a hunt for something special, you will surely find it here. And, Ohi Racecourse Flea Market- this flea market plays host to 600 vendors each time its put on, making it the most famous flea market in Tokyo. This shopping area has products on sale ranging form 100 yen and the things that are worth buying are clothes and antiques.
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