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"We, Mamimu, grew up with this brand yet it never fails to surprise me. Especially the newly imagined flagship store in Ginza. With a mission to “make your creative moment more beautiful and comfortable”, this hip 12-storey store houses wonderfully designed goods from all over the world with something to make almost anybody's heart beat that little bit faster. As if that wasn't enough, there is a “Paper Concierge” on the 7th floor to help you find THE paper of your dreams, the 10th floor business lounge (wittily named as HandShake Lounge) is completed with Vitra office furniture. Itoya even grows their own vegetables in the building and serve them in the cafe on the top floor. It always impresses me that this century old retailer is constantly evolving and innovating to stay on top of the game." - Mamimu

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"The stationery shop Itoya resembles a museum, with its exquisite displays and handsome collection. The main shop on Chuo Dori has 12 floors of paper, stationery, pens, planners, and a café. The annex on the backstreet has seven floors of paints, colored pencils, notebooks, and more. Itoya is a great spot to pick up gifts for friends back home. It's easy to find—just look for the giant red paper clip in front of the building."

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Dariya T.

Google

You can easily spend 3 hours in this store. I arrived at 10am and there were already many people inside. Some floors were pretty empty but the one with pens was overcrowded making it hard to choose a pen you like. The selection is great. There are floors with art materials, pens, notebooks, postcards, etc. I suggest buying a postcard there, because its quality and design is hard to find elsewhere. The prices are pretty much the same as anywhere else (like Loft) and they offer tax free on the spot. I bought Copic markers there and they cost the same as in Loft. Given the store’s size, it’s better when you know what you want, otherwise, 3 hours might not be enough.

Jacy Hernandez

Google

Amazing art store! There is so much to choose from. They have escalators to go up and stairs to go down. They also have an elevator but it’s usually full and takes a while. The prices are reasonable for art supplies😅. They have cashiers on almost every floor I think. There is a lot of paint, pencils, pens, markers, highlighters, etc.

Amy Wu

Google

Really large range of items to choose from, seems like from a variety of price ranges. Each floor is organized for a category, it was great! Lots to see. The calendar floor at the bottom had some really interesting calendars, including a yuzuru hanyu one!

Alemka Kuljis

Google

It's a fancy stationary, it's nice and aesthetically decorated, fully crowded on weekends. My favorite floor was the first one and second, as they have many letters, envelopes, greetings cards and nice stickers...for any occasion. But if you are looking for more options such as souvenirs, and if you want to buy a bunch I would recommend to visit daiso, canDo or Sería....they have cheaper options and also super cute.

The Thinker

Google

Absolute perfection. It was a masterful demonstration of "unreasonable hospitality", probably the greatest experience I've ever had at a fountain pen store. The staff was extremely professional and friendly, going above and beyond to surpass customers' expectations. Yes, the pens are not cheap BUT the experience makes it worth it. If you're looking for fountain pens...look no further. This is IT. 100/10 (Absolute cinema)

Kai Liana (makairatide)

Google

Every floor had a different thing to buy. I especially liked the floor with stickers and stationery. They have pretty kitchen towels that can be good gifts. Good copic marker selection as well especially if you are coming from out of the country

Bryan D

Google

An amazing place in Ginza for all things stationery. There are 18 floors over two buildings. Each floor has a theme which makes it easier to navigate your way around the store.

Jake

Google

I recently visited this 12-floor stationary store, and it was nothing short of amazing! Each floor is dedicated to a different theme ranging from pens, stamps, and postcards to diaries, photo albums, and origami supplies. The variety is impressive, and you can find high-quality items that are hard to come by elsewhere. The store does get a bit crowded, especially with tourists, but that just speaks to its popularity and the variety it offers. Plus, international visitors can enjoy tax-free shopping on purchases over 5500 yen, which is a great perk. Another highlight is the café on the top floor. It's the perfect spot to relax after shopping and enjoy a beautiful city view with a coffee in hand. Overall, this store is a must-visit for anyone who loves stationary or is looking for unique gifts. The staff are helpful, and the atmosphere is vibrant, though a bit busy. A definite recommend for a unique shopping experience!

Dariya T.

Google

You can easily spend 3 hours in this store. I arrived at 10am and there were already many people inside. Some floors were pretty empty but the one with pens was overcrowded making it hard to choose a pen you like. The selection is great. There are floors with art materials, pens, notebooks, postcards, etc. I suggest buying a postcard there, because its quality and design is hard to find elsewhere. The prices are pretty much the same as anywhere else (like Loft) and they offer tax free on the spot. I bought Copic markers there and they cost the same as in Loft. Given the store’s size, it’s better when you know what you want, otherwise, 3 hours might not be enough.

Jacy Hernandez

Google

Amazing art store! There is so much to choose from. They have escalators to go up and stairs to go down. They also have an elevator but it’s usually full and takes a while. The prices are reasonable for art supplies😅. They have cashiers on almost every floor I think. There is a lot of paint, pencils, pens, markers, highlighters, etc.

Amy Wu

Google

Really large range of items to choose from, seems like from a variety of price ranges. Each floor is organized for a category, it was great! Lots to see. The calendar floor at the bottom had some really interesting calendars, including a yuzuru hanyu one!

Alemka Kuljis

Google

It's a fancy stationary, it's nice and aesthetically decorated, fully crowded on weekends. My favorite floor was the first one and second, as they have many letters, envelopes, greetings cards and nice stickers...for any occasion. But if you are looking for more options such as souvenirs, and if you want to buy a bunch I would recommend to visit daiso, canDo or Sería....they have cheaper options and also super cute.

The Thinker

Google

Absolute perfection. It was a masterful demonstration of "unreasonable hospitality", probably the greatest experience I've ever had at a fountain pen store. The staff was extremely professional and friendly, going above and beyond to surpass customers' expectations. Yes, the pens are not cheap BUT the experience makes it worth it. If you're looking for fountain pens...look no further. This is IT. 100/10 (Absolute cinema)

Kai Liana (makairatide)

Google

Every floor had a different thing to buy. I especially liked the floor with stickers and stationery. They have pretty kitchen towels that can be good gifts. Good copic marker selection as well especially if you are coming from out of the country

Bryan D

Google

An amazing place in Ginza for all things stationery. There are 18 floors over two buildings. Each floor has a theme which makes it easier to navigate your way around the store.

Jake

Google

I recently visited this 12-floor stationary store, and it was nothing short of amazing! Each floor is dedicated to a different theme ranging from pens, stamps, and postcards to diaries, photo albums, and origami supplies. The variety is impressive, and you can find high-quality items that are hard to come by elsewhere. The store does get a bit crowded, especially with tourists, but that just speaks to its popularity and the variety it offers. Plus, international visitors can enjoy tax-free shopping on purchases over 5500 yen, which is a great perk. Another highlight is the café on the top floor. It's the perfect spot to relax after shopping and enjoy a beautiful city view with a coffee in hand. Overall, this store is a must-visit for anyone who loves stationary or is looking for unique gifts. The staff are helpful, and the atmosphere is vibrant, though a bit busy. A definite recommend for a unique shopping experience!

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