Japanese music has been getting more attraction with the ever-growing popularity of anime and games. Japanese instrument stores are also a representation of recent music trends and offer a unique experience for tourists.
This article is about large musical instrument and audio stores in Akihabara where you can buy high-quality instruments made in Japan. Though, they are quite rare and difficult to find even in Akihabara the place thriving with all kinds of different specialty stores.
Ikebe Musical Instrument Store Ribore Akihabara
Ikebe Musical Instrument Store Ribore Akihabara has an extensive selection of electric, acoustic and bass guitars, keyboards, DTM, etc.
Except for the great selection, a big plus is the staff who are very attentive and easy to talk to.
It is a large store with a few different sections, including Drum Station which is located in the building next to it.
Ribore Akihabara Floor Map
- 1F: electric guitars, effectors・amplifiers, keyboards, DTM, keyboards, DTM and related products
- B1F: bass guitars, live house
- B2F: acoustic guitars, practice studio
Guitar Station
Bass Station
Acoustic Station
Drum Station
Ikebe Musical Instrument Store Ribore Akihabara
Address:
S Bld., 55, Kandasakumagashi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo To, 101-0026, Japan
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Business hours:
11:00~20:00
Official site:
Ikebe Musical Instrument Store Drum Station
Address:
Hayakawa Unyu Bldg.1F, Kandasakumagashi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, 101-0026, Japan
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Business hours:
11:00~20:00
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Miyaji Musical Instrument Store Kanda
Miyaji Musical Instrument Store Kanda is one of the leading music instruments stores in Japan. Besides having a great number of new products, they sell secondhand and vintage instruments as well.
Floor Map
- 1F: acoustic・electric・bass guitars, various instruments
- 2F: electric pianos, synthesizers・modular synthesizer
- 3F: amplifiers
- 4F: studio
Address:
1-4, Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, 101-0052, Japan
Official site:
Business hours:
11:30~19:30
Shimamura Strings Akihabara
Shimamura Strings Akihabara is a rare store that specializes in stringed instruments.
Violins and classical guitars are beautifully displayed around the store.
Address:
Matsutaka Shoji Bldg., 2F・3F, 4-5-8, Kanda Ogawamachi, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, 101-0052, Japan
Official site:
https://www.shimamura.co.jp/shop/repair-violin/
Business hours:
11:00〜20:00
Regular day off:Tuesday
E-earphones Akihabara
E-earphones is an earphone and headphone shop. There are but a few stores with a large selection of earphones and headphones. All products are displayed and can be tried on before purchase.
E-earphones has a variety of products for professionals which are fun to try and compare.
Address:
Kanda Eight Bldg., 4-6-7, 4F, Sotokanda, Chiyoda Ku, Tokyo, 101-0021, Japan
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Business hours:
11:00~20:00