Oriental Bazaar

On the lookout for antiques in the heart of ultra-modern Tokyo? Perhaps a nice Japanese souvenir for the folks back home who might not appreciate one of Condomania’s offerings?

Then look no further than Oriental Bazaar – Omotesando’s very best gift shop for souvenirs Japanese bar none.

Sat on the left of Omotesando when walking towards Meiji Jingu from the Aoyama-dori crossing above Omotesando Subway Station (Chiyoda, Ginza, Hanzomon lines), Oriental Bazaar(OB) with its bright red façade is hard to miss.

A literal stone’s throw from the famous Shakey’s Pizza, and across the wide, tree-lined avenue from Omotesando Hills, OB caters to all tastes, has multilingual staff ready to help explain any item and is open 10:00-19:00, six days a week – closed Thursdays.

Essentially a two floored affair with a huge range of genuine 1868-1912 Meiji-era antiques sat alongside some of the more interesting, if slightly kitsch offerings such as T-shirts of Tokyo Tower, decorated fans and chopsticks and even samurai related regalia, OB is one of the shops along Omotesando that should not be missed by those here for a limited time.

Much of the rest along Japan’s answer to the Champs D’Elysees can be visually enjoyed, the prices gaped at and the lack of customers pondered over, but OB is the true one stop shop for anyone after a souvenir to remind them of their time in Japan – and can accommodate any size of wallet!

Get there, get shopping, get sorted.