Ginza Itoya on Postcard

"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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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!

Alex

Google

If you like all things stationnery, THIS STORE HAS EVERYTHING. While there are other stores in the city (like loft) that sell stationnery items, this place has high quality stuff ranging from fair priced items to expensive luxury pens. I enjoyed all 8 floors during my visit and wish I had a big suitcase to store it all. If you are shopping in the Ginza area, be sure to check out this place. They also have some nice, good quality souvenirs .

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!

Daniela Triana

Google

Over 6 floors or stationary, office supplies and more. I was in heaven, I came back multiple times. The most popular floor is the one with all of the pens. So brace yourself for a bit of a battle on space. Just be patient but there’s A LOT of tourist. That’s where I spent most of my time, was looking for all different types of blue pens. They have different types of products as well. I bought a few inserts for my A5 planner - mainly Ashford products. The calendar inserts were in Japanese so I didn’t purchase. There’s also a wide variety of greeting cards that are specific, for example a birthday card for every year 1,2,3, etc. If you go out the back door you will stumble on the boutique annex next to Daniel Wellington. This one has more of luggage and custom products.

Pj P

Google

Be ready to climb up & down 10 floors! The store was super crowded when I visited (weekday before 3 PM) and the spaces in between are very narrow. The elevator is quite slow and it doesn’t have the capacity for the public. The selection of products is interesting but I didn’t find anything I had not seen in other stores before.

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!

Alex

Google

If you like all things stationnery, THIS STORE HAS EVERYTHING. While there are other stores in the city (like loft) that sell stationnery items, this place has high quality stuff ranging from fair priced items to expensive luxury pens. I enjoyed all 8 floors during my visit and wish I had a big suitcase to store it all. If you are shopping in the Ginza area, be sure to check out this place. They also have some nice, good quality souvenirs .

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!

Daniela Triana

Google

Over 6 floors or stationary, office supplies and more. I was in heaven, I came back multiple times. The most popular floor is the one with all of the pens. So brace yourself for a bit of a battle on space. Just be patient but there’s A LOT of tourist. That’s where I spent most of my time, was looking for all different types of blue pens. They have different types of products as well. I bought a few inserts for my A5 planner - mainly Ashford products. The calendar inserts were in Japanese so I didn’t purchase. There’s also a wide variety of greeting cards that are specific, for example a birthday card for every year 1,2,3, etc. If you go out the back door you will stumble on the boutique annex next to Daniel Wellington. This one has more of luggage and custom products.

Pj P

Google

Be ready to climb up & down 10 floors! The store was super crowded when I visited (weekday before 3 PM) and the spaces in between are very narrow. The elevator is quite slow and it doesn’t have the capacity for the public. The selection of products is interesting but I didn’t find anything I had not seen in other stores before.

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