Tokyo Craft Shopping Districts: Nihonbashi, Kappabashi, Kuramae
A district-by-district Tokyo route for knives, tableware, paper, leather, and contemporary craft shops.
By Made by Japan Editorial
What to focus on
Use Tokyo as a buying hub when rural production towns are not on the itinerary.
Suggested route
- Nihonbashi department store craft floors
- Kappabashi tableware and knives
- Kuramae paper, leather, and studios
Use the kanto craft directory with the craft type listings to compare nearby traditions before finalizing the route.
See the art context too
Connect craft regions and techniques with contemporary art, museums, and galleries.