Practical shopping guide
Tokyo Camera Stores: New and Used Shops by Area
West Shinjuku offers a Map Camera–Lemon comparison; east Shinjuku has Kitamura’s ordinary used sales on 4F. Fujiya suits a Nakano day, with Ginza and Yurakucho alternatives below. Start with the purpose-and-area table to choose a shop. For delivery instead of a visit, follow the quote-comparison route below.
By PhotoMichi Japan · Updated
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Choose an area before a shop
The table matches shopping interests to areas. It is an editorial starting point, not a price ranking.
On a small screen, swipe across the table to compare all columns.
| Your starting point | Shop / area | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| A specific body or lens in west Shinjuku | Map Camera | Exact unit, brand floor and whether stock is online-only |
| Film cameras or manual lenses in east Shinjuku | Shinjuku Kitamura Camera | Ordinary used sales on 4F; junk on 3F has different terms |
| A second quote after Map Camera | Lemon Shinjuku | Same model, condition and included parts |
| A camera or lens purchase during a Nakano day | Fujiya Camera main store | Main-store stock; video and accessories have separate departments |
| Film-camera browsing during a Ginza day | Lemon Ginza Church | Actual unit condition and support |
| A current digital model near Yurakucho | Bic Camera Yurakucho | B2F camera department, exact market version and stock |
For more options within one area, see Shinjuku, Nakano or Ginza and Yurakucho. Keep Nakano as a separate choice instead of automatically adding a cross-city trip.
Already spending the day in Akihabara? Use the Akihabara camera-store comparison to distinguish a specialist used-camera stop, a new-camera comparison and a quick used-camera check near the station. Treat it as another area to choose from, rather than adding every district to one shopping day.
Choose your stop and open the map
Addresses, standard hours and floor information below were checked against the linked official pages on October 2, 2026; the Lemon Shinjuku and Ginza branch profiles were rechecked October 9, 2026. Hours are in Japan time; check holiday notices and service-specific hours before travelling.
Shinjuku · west side
Map Camera
Start here for: A specific body or lens shortlist, with stock arranged by brand.
Address: Blanche Building, 1-12-5 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku.
Standard hours: 11:00–19:00; closed January 1.
Access & floor details
The shop quotes about 3 minutes from Shinjuku Station west exit. Shopping is on B1–4F; 5F is the buy/trade-in centre.
Shinjuku · east side
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera
Start here for: Film cameras and manual lenses alongside other used equipment.
Address: 3-26-14 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku.
Standard hours: 10:00–21:00; December 31 until 18:00; closed January 1.
Access & floor details
The shop quotes about 4 minutes from JR Shinjuku east exit. Used sales: 4F; new cameras: 2F; junk cameras/lenses: 3F.
Shinjuku · west side · 3F
Lemon Shinjuku
Start here for: A second like-for-like quote after a west-side stop.
Address: Daini Seiko Building 3F, 1-15-4 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku.
Standard hours: 10:30–19:30.
Access & floor details
The Shinjuku branch profile lists digital cameras, old lenses and film cameras, with orders accepted for new cameras and lenses; another branch’s stock is not confirmation for this shop.
Nakano · separate area
Fujiya Camera main store
Start here for: A camera or lens search while spending time in Nakano.
Address: Nakano Tatsumi Building, 5-61-1 Nakano, Nakano-ku.
Standard hours: 10:00–20:30 for the main store.
Access & floor details
Camera bodies and lenses are in the main store. The video department and accessories department are at 5-62-9 Nakano; use the official department map for the right entrance.
Map buttons open a Google Maps search for the named branch. Confirm the address and floor against the official page before following directions. Station gates, indoor routes and opening changes may not be clear from a map pin.
Pick a practical shopping route
These suggested sequences are alternatives, not tested walking tours. Allow time for browsing and crossing the station area.
West-side comparison
- Map Camera
- Lemon Shinjuku
Start with one exact model at Map Camera; note condition, accessories and total price. Compare the same configuration at Lemon.
Fallback: Add Kitamura only for a specific second lead, with time to cross the station area.East-side start
- Kitamura
- optional west-side comparison
Begin on 4F for used sales or consult the floor guide for new gear. Write down one candidate before deciding on another shop.
Fallback: Skip the junk floor unless you deliberately want an untested or repair project.Nakano-focused day
- Nakano
- Fujiya
- inspect and decide
Use Fujiya as the destination, with your body or lens compatibility notes ready. Leave time to test the actual item.
Fallback: If no suitable unit is available, keep the rest of your Nakano plans instead of automatically travelling back to Shinjuku.Take the next step before travelling
For hands-on checks, open the used-camera inspection sequence. With actual quotes, use the total-cost comparison; unresolved language, condition or support questions still need an answer before payment.
If the first stop does not work out
Swipe across the table on a small screen.
| Situation | Useful next step | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| No matching model | Save the exact model and stock number; check one alternative shop before moving. | A vague promise that a famous shop probably has it. |
| Cheaper but different condition | Compare accessories, working condition and coverage in the same note. | Using a junk or body-only price against a tested lens kit. |
| Language or warranty remains unclear | Ask for a demonstration and written terms; postpone if essential details remain unresolved. | Treating a discount as compensation for an unusable camera. |
If no local unit fits
If the exact camera or lens is unavailable locally, an online comparison can help you decide whether to keep looking or wait. Use the used-camera online comparison or used-lens online comparison for an optional alternative. Both sections include disclosed affiliate links. Match the exact model or mount, condition and included parts; compare shipping, import charges and written return terms before treating an online price as a better offer.
Check the purchase terms for your stop
Map Camera: its English guide says online-only items cannot be bought from the shop floor and Sony stock is Japanese-market specification. Save the product code and ask to see the exact unit’s language menu.
Kitamura: the used-camera guide describes trial use and a guarantee with exceptions for ordinary used gear. Its junk items are unguaranteed, are not checked by staff and cannot be returned. The separate tax-free FAQ excludes manufacturer, five-year, used and international warranties from tax-free purchases. Ask which terms apply before comparing a tax-free quote with an ordinary purchase.
Lemon, Fujiya and Bic: record the particular item’s condition, included parts and written return/warranty terms. A branch’s product range does not establish what support applies to one unit. Take these return-policy questions if the terms are unclear.
Take a useful comparison note
- Record the full model, market version, serial or stock number and whether the offer is body-only or a lens kit.
- Record included battery, charger, caps and other accessories. A missing item can erase a small saving.
- Ask to demonstrate the menu language and the functions you will use. Follow our used-camera inspection guide.
- Write down the final payable amount and the exact warranty and return conditions.
- Use the camera comparison tool with your own quotes and exchange rate. Keep unresolved support or compatibility questions separate from the arithmetic.
Two more stops for a Ginza day
Choose one of these if Ginza or Yurakucho already fits your day. They serve different starting needs; neither is an automatic extra stop after Shinjuku.
Lemon Ginza Church — film and used cameras
Start here for: a film-camera search in Ginza; the official branch profile highlights its film-camera selection.
Address: Ginza Church Hall Building 8F, 4-2-1 Ginza, Chuo-ku.
Standard hours: 10:30–19:30.
Go to 8F and match this branch name, rather than Lemon Shinjuku. Inspect the actual camera and confirm included parts and support.
Bic Camera Yurakucho — current digital models
Start here for: handling and comparing a current digital model.
Address: 1-11-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku.
Standard hours: 10:00–22:00, listed as open daily.
Camera floor: B2F.
The store quotes about 1 minute from Yurakucho Station’s Hibiya exit/D4 exit. Confirm the exact model’s language options, warranty territory and store stock.
A dated example: compare the exact lens and its terms
These two seller listings show a used Canon RF50mm F1.8 STM lens, RF mount, lens only. Exclude the EF version, new lenses and camera kits. Compare the displayed JPY tax-included prices before considering condition, accessories and purchase terms. Both units’ domestic-authorized or parallel-import histories were not established, so this is a process for aligning conditions, not a claim that the offers are identical.
Fujiya Camera · Nakano
- Stock number / source check
- C2120147402890 · seller listing
October 11, 2026, 11:28 JST. Listed as in stock at that check. - Displayed price
- ¥23,100 (JPY, tax included)
- Seller condition
- AB on Fujiya’s grading scale; dust is noted. Its effect on photographs was not established.
- Included / confirm
- A separately sold hood is listed as included; confirm its model. The general accessory policy includes lens caps, but confirm the front/rear combination for this unit.
- After purchase
- The published used-item warranty is six months for qualifying items priced ¥11,000 or more; use outside Japan is excluded. Confirm how the terms apply to your purchase.
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera
- Stock number / source check
- 2119341255135 · seller listing
October 11, 2026, 11:27 JST. Shinjuku stock listing and a reservation control were shown; no reservation was made. - Displayed price
- ¥27,000 (JPY, tax included)
- Seller condition
- B / ordinary condition, light exterior wear, inspected. The seller describes small particles as having no effect on photographs; this is not our physical test.
- Included / confirm
- Front and rear caps are listed. No hood is listed; confirm rather than assuming it is included or assigning a replacement cost.
- After purchase
- The used warranty policy describes six months for eligible items, Japan only, normally one claim. The tax-free FAQ excludes used-item warranty for tax-free purchases. Confirm purchase conditions; equal month counts do not mean equal support.
Displayed-price difference: ¥3,900. This is not a saving, cheapest-store claim or comparison of completed sales. AB and B are different retailers’ scales; Fujiya’s dust effect and exact accessories remain questions, and both actual lenses need inspection. Check RF compatibility with your camera separately; lens-only listings do not involve camera menu-language settings.
These are dated listing examples, with seller descriptions rather than our physical tests. Market-origin history was not established. Availability, prices and purchase terms can change; confirm the exact stock number before travelling. No tax refund, points, trade-in discount or accessory replacement cost has been assumed.
Questions before setting out
Which is cheapest? The dated RF50mm example above illustrates the problem: grade, accessories and support differ even for the same lens model.
Can I reserve a camera? Check the named shop’s process for the specific item and purchase channel. Do not treat a saved product page as a reservation.
Should I buy on the last day? Our suggestion is to leave enough time to test the camera and revisit the store if a problem appears. Do not make a rushed purchase just because the trip is ending.
Store access and purchase-policy pages linked in this guide were checked October 2, 2026; the Lemon Shinjuku and Ginza branch profiles were rechecked October 9, 2026. See the six-store source checks. Selection advice, examples and checklists are our editorial guidance. We have not visited or tested these stores or products. Recheck hours, entry rules and item availability before travelling. Our source policy.