frame-it Posted January 2, 2023 Share #21 Posted January 2, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) On 12/30/2022 at 11:02 PM, Sparkassenkunde said: Would be nice to meet locals sent you a message 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Sparkassenkunde Posted January 2, 2023 Author Share #22 Posted January 2, 2023 I am very impressed by impressive list of travel advice you give me here!!! This is so much better than I could have hoped! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted January 2, 2023 Share #23 Posted January 2, 2023 (edited) the Red Bean Fish place in Azabu-Juban is the Original, a must see and taste. https://www.azabujuban.or.jp/shop/shop_category/eat/219/ and ライカ = Leica https://www.instagram.com/leica_store_kyoto/ they do open a bit late, a leisurely walk from the train station i'll drop this in here..just in case ive bought from katsumido camera, MAP camera, Box camera, Sankyo [my favorite] http://ics1972.jp/ics_member.html https://stalman.com/blog/2014/07/08/201457camera-hunting-in-tokyo-and-seoul Akasaka Camera Address: 東京都松が谷 4-27-13 Tokyo, JAPAN 111-0036 Phone: (03) 6231-7811 URL: http://www.akasaka-camera.com/ Remarks: Near Iriya Station (no longer in Akasaka). Large selection of used Japanese and imported cameras and lenses, mainly rangefinder and collectables. Only a small collection of recent film SLRs. Akihabara Nisshin Camera Address: Kanda Iwamotocho 1-13 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 101-0033 Phone: (03) 3251-7504 Fax: (03) 3251-5194 URL: http://www.nisshin-camera.com/page/1 Hours: 10:00-20:00 (M-F), 10:00-19:00 (Sat., Sun., holidays) Remarks: An impressive range of modern and collectable cameras at reasonable prices. If you are into manual focus 35mm then this is a good place to look. 35mm, medium/large format, digital. Near JR Akihabara Station (Yamanote Line) and Iwamotocho Station. Alps-Do Address: Shinjuku Terminal Bldg. 1st flooor Shinjuku 3-23-1 Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 160-0022 Phone: (03) 3352-6337 Fax: (03) 3352-6171 URL: http://www.alpsdo.com/ Hours: 10:30 – 20:00, no holidays Remarks: Classic cameras, used cameras, and accessories. Near JR Shinjuku Station, East Exit (1 min. walk.) Ameyoko Camera Address: Ueno 4-7-8, Ameyoko Center, 3F Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3833-3671 URL: http://www.ame-came.co.jp Hours: 10:00-20:00 (Closed 3rd Wednesday) Remarks: Classic camera and collectables specialty store with about 300 items to choose from, includes medium format and 35mm equipment. Near JR Ueno Station (Yamanote Line). Camera Classic Chiba, JAPAN Phone: 04-7154-1037 URL: http://www.hobbyworld.co.jp/ Remarks: Mail order camera shop sells a fine collection of collectable classics. No brick and mortar store. Champ Camera (Ginza Store) Address: Ginza 5-15-1 Nankai Tokyo Bldg. Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3543-4547 URL: http://www.champcamera.co.jp/ Hours: 8:00-19:00, Sat. 9:00-18:00, closed Sun. Remarks: Chain store that also sells new cameras. You can also make purchases on-line (within Japan). 35mm, medium/large format, digital. Near JR Yurakucho (Yamanote Line). Branch store list: http://www.champcamera.co.jp/stores/ Classic Camera Moritz Address: 〒151-0053東京都渋谷区代々木2-19-12唐沢第二ビル２階 Yoyogi 2-19-12, Shibuya-ku Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 5358-7641 URL: http://www.moritz.co.jp/ Hours: 10:00-19:00, Sat./Sun. 11:00-18:30 Remarks: A premium collection of classic film and 8mm movie cameras. Warranty: 3 months on selected items. 35mm, medium format. Near Shinjuku Station. Fujikoshi Camera Address: 東京都中央区日本橋室町1-13-4 室一ビル1階 Nihonbashi Muromachi 1-13-4 1st floor Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3241-1635 URL: http://www.fujikoshi-camera.co.jp/ Hours: 9:30-19:00, Sat./Sun. 10:00-18:00 Remarks: New and used classic cameras (mainly Leica, Minox, Hassy, Linhof and Rollei). Warranty: 6 months on items over 30,000 yen. 35mm, medium/large format. Near Mitsukoshi-mae Station (Ginza Subway Line). Fujiya Camera Address: Nakano 5-61-1 Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 164-0001 Phone: 03-5318-2222 URL: http://www.fujiya-camera.co.jp Hours: 10:00-20:30 Remarks: Large and popular (mainly among foreigners) store with many Japanese (especially Nikon) and imported brands. Sells both new and used equipment. Near JR Nakano Station (Chuo Line) North Exit. Hayata Camera Store Address: 111-0032 東京都台東区浅草1-34-7 井上ビル２階 Asakusa 1-34-7, Inoue Bldg. 2nd floor Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3841-3035 URL: http://www.hayatacamera.co.jp/ Hours: Tue-Fri: 12:30-17:00, Sat: 11:30-19:00, closed Mon. Remarks: Voigtlander specialty sales and classic camera repair store. Warranty: 6 months on selected items. 35mm and medium format. Near Asakusa Station (Ginza Subway Line). Kamera no Gokurakudo カメラの極楽堂 Address: Toyama 1-1-8 Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 5273-1932 URL: http://www.gokurakudo.net/ Hours: Tue.-Fri. 11:00-20:30, Sat./Sun. 10:00-18:00, closed Mon. Remarks: New and used Contax camera and Carl Zeiss lens specialty shop. 35mm Contax and medium format. Near Wakamatsu-kowada Station (Oedo Subway Line) Kawamasu Camera Address: 東京都 台東区雷門1丁目5-8 Kaminari-Flat 1F Kaminarimon 1-5-8, 1st floor Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3844-4711 URL: http://www.camera.jp/shopguide/kawamasu.html Hours: 10:00-18:30, Sat. 10:00-18:00, Sun. and national holidays 10:00-17:00 Remarks: Large selection (over 1000 cameras and 3000 lenses) of sorts of used cameras and lenses. A collector’s dream store. Warranty: 6 months on selected items. 35mm, medium format. Near Asakusa Station (Ginza Subway Line). Kikuya Camera Address: Kikuya Bldg. B1F, Ueno 6-2-14 Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 110-0005 Phone: 03-3832-2331 Fax: 03-3839-0320 URL: http://kikuya-camera.shop-pro.jp/ Hours: 10:00-19:00, closed Wed. Remarks: Specializes in used imported brands like Leica, Hasselblad, and Rollei. Store is in the basement floor. Near Ueno Okachimachi subway station (Oedo Line) Exit A7, JR Okachimachi Station, Ueno Hirokoji Station (Ginza Line), and Naka Okachimachi Station (Hibiya Line). Map: http://kikuya-camera.shop-pro.jp/?tid=9&mode=f4 Lemon – Ginza Store Address: Ginza 4-2-1 Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 104-0061 Phone: (03) 3567-3131 Fax: (03) 3567-8100 URL: http://www.lemonsha.com/ Hours: 11:00-20:00, Sun. and national holidays 11:00-17:00 Remarks: Used cameras and accessories. It also offers to sell your used equipment at a favorable price. Lemon also has other branch stores in Shinjuku, Akihabara, Nagoya, and Osaka. Map Camera Address: Nishi-Shinjuku 1-13-6 Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 160-0023 Phone: (03) 3342-3381 Fax: (03) 3342-3350 URL: https://www.mapcamera.com/html/worldguide/english_page.html Hours: 10:30-20:30 Remarks: There are two large stores. The No. 1 store sells used equipment (both Japanese and imported cameras), and the adjacent No. 2 store sells digital cameras. Near Shinjuku Station West Exit. Very close to Yodobashi. Miyama Shokai Address: Ginza 5-9-5 Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 104-0061 Phone: (03) 3571-7527 URL: http://www.miyama-shokai.co.jp/contact.html Hours: 10:30-19:30 Remarks: Used camera equipment. Near Ginza Station. Branch stores in Shinjuku (03-3356-1841) and Omiya (048-643-3316). National Photo Address: Jingumae 6-13-11 NP Bldg. Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3486-7761 URL: http://www.nationalphoto.co.jp/index01.htm Remarks: Sells a wide selection of professional film and digital photographic equipment. Also sells collectables and used pro studio cameras. 35mm, medium/large format. Near Meiji Jingumae Station (Chiyoda Subway Line). Nikon House (Sukiya Camera) Address: 東京都中央区銀座４丁目２-１３ クリスタルビル１Ｆ Crystal Bldg. 1F, Ginza 4-2-13 Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 104-0061 Phone: (03) 3561-6000 URL: http://www.sukiya.co.jp/nikonhouse_main.html Hours: 10:00-19:00 Remarks: Store is at a prominent street corner in Ginza. Used Nikon equipment only. Branch store of Sukiya Camera. Near Ginza subway station Exit B5 and Yurakucho Station. Map: http://www.sukiya.co.jp/map.php Nitto Camera Address: Nakano, 5-49-6 Nakano-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3387-0111 Fax: (03) 3387-0112 URL: http://www.nitto-camera.co.jp/ Hours: 11:00-19:00 (Closed Thursday) Remarks: An interesting selection of cameras and top-quality lenses. A good place to visit if you make a trip to Fujiya Camera. Warranty: 6-12 months. 35mm and digital. Near JR Nakano Station (Chuo Line). Ohnuki Camera Address: Ohnuki Bldg. 1st floor Miyagawa-cho 2-47, Naka-ku Yokohama, Kanagawa, JAPAN 231-0065 Phone: (045) 231-0306 Fax: (045) 231-8531 URL: http://www.camera-ohnuki.com/ Hours: 10:00-19:00, closed Wed. Remarks: New and used camera equipment of all major brands. Near JR Sakuragicho Station and Hinode-cho Station (Keihin Kyuko). Osawa Camera Address: Ebisu Minami 1-1-12 Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3719-0741 URL: http://www.oosawacamera.com/ Hours: 10:00-20:00 Remarks: Mainly stock manual focus 35mm cameras and lenses. Also repairs cameras. Near JR Ebisu Station (Yamanote Line) west exit. Sankyo Camera 三共カメラ Address: Ginza 4-10-11 Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN 104-0061 Phone: (03) 3543-3951 Fax: (03) 3546-1183 URL: http://www.sankyocamera.com/ Hours: 10:00-19:00 (till 18:30 on Sat.), 11:00-18:00 on national holidays., closed Sun. Remarks: There are two stores in the same building in Ginza. On the 1st floor is the Main Store and the other on the 3rd floor is the Miharabashi Store (03-6278-7822) address above. The former sells imported cameras like Leica, while the latter sells Japanese brands. Near Higashi Ginza subway station. Map: http://homepage3.nifty.com/sankyocamera/access.html Sanpoh Camera 三宝カメラ Address: Meguro Honcho 2-5-5 Meguro-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3793-2273 URL: http://www.sanpou.ne.jp/shop/ Hours: 9:30-19:00, Sun 10:00-18:00 Remarks: Good selection of cameras at competitive prices. Often featured in Japanese camera magazines. 35mm, medium format, digital. Near Gakugei Daigaku Station (Tokyu Toyoko Line). Shinbashi Ichi Camera 新橋イチカメラ Address: Higashi Ueno 1-11-1 Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3833-4311/4312 Fax: (03) 3833-4313 URL: http://www.shinbashi-camera.com/ Hours: 10:00-19:00 (till 18:00 on national holidays), closed Sundays except on the last Sun. of the month) Remarks: This store deals in 35mm to large-format cameras. They also repair cameras. The store used to be in Shimbashi. 5-min. walk from the north exit of JR Okachimachi Station or 3 min. from Naka-Okachimachi Station on the Hibiya subway line. Shuukou Watch & Camera 秀光 Address: Ueno 6-8-3 Taito-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 5816-3081 Fax: (03) 5816-6595 URL: http://www.syuukou.com/ Hours: 10:00-19:00, closed Wed. Remarks: Buys and sells vintage cameras (Leica, Hasselblad, Rollei, Ｃｏｎｔａｘ, Nikon) and watches (Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, Audemars Piguet, Rolex, Iwc, Cartier, Omega). Near Ueno Station. Sukiya Camera Address: 東京都中央区銀座4-3-7 猿谷ビル1階 Ginza 4-3-7 Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 3571-5555 Fax: (03) 3571-5633 URL: http://www.sukiya.co.jp/ Hours: 10:00-19:30 (till 19:00 on Sun. and national holidays) Remarks: Longtime used camera shop conveniently located in Ginza. Sells classic Japanese and Leica cameras and lenses. Open every day. Buy and sell. Near Ginza subway station Exit B5. Map: http://www.sukiya.co.jp/map.php Toueido 東映堂 Address: Shinkawa 1-29-11 Chuo-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Phone: (03) 6825-7011 Fax: (03) 6825-7012 URL: http://www.toueido.co.jp/ Hours: 9:00-18:00 (Closed on Sat. and Sun.) Remarks: Store that sells props, lighting and cameras for pro studio work. Medium/large format. Duty-free too. Near Kayabacho Station (Hibiya/Tozai Subway Line). Edited January 2, 2023 by frame-it 5 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted January 2, 2023 Share #24 Posted January 2, 2023 vor 3 Stunden schrieb frame-it: i'll drop this in here..just in case Now that is an impressive list, thanks for that. Next time I am in Tokyo, I am sure I will need an extra day ... 🙂. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted January 2, 2023 Share #25 Posted January 2, 2023 Also recommend Shuukou Watch & Camera. Very high quality second hand stock, much in mint or unused condition. I bought my BP M4 there in around 2017. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted January 2, 2023 Share #26 Posted January 2, 2023 13 hours ago, frame-it said: or will help preserve the account balance once they see the omote-sando prices! another beautiful area is daikanyama in shibuya, loads of small shops, amazing cafes etc etc...also Ebisu, in Shibuya is very nice Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! this is a cool train service, saves a lot of time too and you can get some nice shots from inside the train as well! https://www.jrailpass.com/blog/fuji-excursion-train The Fuji excursion looks like a fantastic new service! Even though we’ve visited Hakone and Mt Fuji, I think we’ll add this to our next trip. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Brown Posted January 3, 2023 Share #27 Posted January 3, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) As others have said, Tokyo, Kyoto & Himeiji should be plenty in a fortnight. Besides sightseeing, good food and camera stores I love shooting architecture. Here is a glimpse Prada Aoyama Tokyo by Herzog & de Meuron. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/358382-japan-in-april-2023/?do=findComment&comment=4627159'>More sharing options...
frame-it Posted February 1, 2023 Share #28 Posted February 1, 2023 On 1/3/2023 at 12:10 AM, wizard said: I am sure I will need an extra day ... or week 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman. Posted February 21, 2023 Share #29 Posted February 21, 2023 Definitely worth to visit is the ENOURA OBSERVATORY https://www.sugimotohiroshi.com/winter-solstice-lightworship-tunnel 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman. Posted February 21, 2023 Share #30 Posted February 21, 2023 If you like architecture and art :https://benesse-artsite.jp/en/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted March 18, 2023 Share #31 Posted March 18, 2023 (edited) I read about an interesting neighbourhood in Tokyo on Flyertalk and the visit was worth it. Shibamata: Tochomae Station Taishakutenn Sando at Shibamata has old Edo style housing where it is designated as Bunkazai (文化財, cultural properties) by the Agency of Cultural Affairs. At the end of sando is Shibamata Taishakuten. hibamata Taishakuten is not a large temple like Asakusa or Narita. But Shibamata Taishakuten is not busy with tourists like Asakusa or Narita. Able to enjoy walking around the temple in quiet serenity which is supposed to be for temples. A little walk from Shibamata Taishakuten, away from the station, the back side of the temple, is Edo river. Edo river is the border of Tokyo and Chiba prefecture. Skyliner passes through this part of Edo River, you can see Keisei Skyliner on the bridge in the picture. We usually rent a car (no problem even as non-Japanese speakers). Slower than the train, but more opportunities to stop at real Japan sights and not only the tourist must see stuff. Edited March 18, 2023 by stephan54 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkassenkunde Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share #32 Posted March 23, 2023 Thank you for this thoughtful advice! We are only a good week away from our departure and the excitement grows 😀 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted March 23, 2023 Share #33 Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) vor einer Stunde schrieb Sparkassenkunde: Thank you for this thoughtful advice! We are only a good week away from our departure and the excitement grows 😀 Enjoy, it is a wonderful country to travel. If you want to rent a car you need translation of your German licence, which will probably not possible on such short notice. The German international licence is not valid in Japan as it falls under a different convention. I could use my Dutch licence and drove to the Netherlands to get an international licence as the Dutch one falls under the correct convention (Genf). Edited March 23, 2023 by stephan54 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkassenkunde Posted March 23, 2023 Author Share #34 Posted March 23, 2023 I have to admit that I try to avoid traveling by car on vacation 😀 We have Japan Railway Passes booked and will be traveling by train between our different locations. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephan54 Posted March 23, 2023 Share #35 Posted March 23, 2023 (edited) vor 5 Minuten schrieb Sparkassenkunde: I have to admit that I try to avoid traveling by car on vacation 😀 We have Japan Railway Passes booked and will be traveling by train between our different locations. Japans trainsystem is excellent. We did about 5 holidays using the train and visited the main sights and now we rent a car to have a more focussed look on one or two prefectures. Edited March 23, 2023 by stephan54 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted March 24, 2023 Share #36 Posted March 24, 2023 7 hours ago, Sparkassenkunde said: I have to admit that I try to avoid traveling by car on vacation 😀 We have Japan Railway Passes booked and will be traveling by train between our different locations. the buses inside the city are good too and can get some amazing pics from inside the bus SL601 + 90mm APO Summicron-M Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/358382-japan-in-april-2023/?do=findComment&comment=4735218'>More sharing options...
AndreasG Posted March 27, 2023 Share #37 Posted March 27, 2023 Am 23.3.2023 um 19:50 schrieb stephan54: you need translation of your German licence, which will probably not possible on such short notice You can get it at the German Embassy, but you need to book an appointment first there. Can be done via their homepage. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmars Posted March 27, 2023 Share #38 Posted March 27, 2023 I am there right now. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/358382-japan-in-april-2023/?do=findComment&comment=4737871'>More sharing options...
Sparkassenkunde Posted March 29, 2023 Author Share #39 Posted March 29, 2023 Am 27.3.2023 um 22:42 schrieb elmars: I am there right now. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Wonderful sight! We will probably be a bit late for sakura, but there will be plenty other things to see and explore. Enjoy your trip! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmars Posted March 29, 2023 Share #40 Posted March 29, 2023 Thank You, I do (till tomorrow). Tokio is fascinating in many ways. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/358382-japan-in-april-2023/?do=findComment&comment=4739269'>More sharing options...
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