The Sannomiya and Motomachi areas of Kobe have been a port town since the early Meiji period. The Sannomiya area, which was also a foreign settlement, has a retro townscape with a Western feel. A dense downtown area with bars and bars lined up under the elevated railway tracks. The area is one of the most popular secondhand clothing stores in the Kansai region, with secondhand clothing stores scattered on both the north and south sides of the railroad tracks. Since there are so many stores, we could not visit them all, but we have compiled a list of vintage clothing stores that we actually visited and recommend.
- FLAIR
- TROA
- LAUGHTER-BEST QUALITY CLOTHING＆GOODS
- Tanagocolotus Kobe
- Showa Modern Package
- CiRCA Kobe
- HABERDASHERY
- Magnets Vintage Kobe
- JUNK SHOP
- MOTO DEVIL
- 2nd Street Kobe Toa road branch
- 2nd Street Kobe Sannomiya branch
- 2nd Street Kobe sannnomiya Center street
- Black Out
- MuMu
- BigTime and Grapefruit Moon
FLAIR
Flare is one of the most famous vintage clothing stores in Sannomiya, Kobe.
- Flair - Used & Vintage Clothing
Formerly located on the second floor of an old tenement-like building, it will be relocated in 2022.
The store is filled with vintage items. The quality of the merchandise is the best in Kobe. The main items are American casual, military, leather jackets, and outdoor clothing, but there are also unique, rare, and never-before-seen vintage items. The price range is mostly between 10,000 and 30,000 yen. The selection of military, Eurowerk, North Face, and other outdoor vintage clothing is especially great.
TROA
Toloa is a secondhand clothing store especially recommended in the Sannomiya area of Kobe. It is located on the 2nd floor of a multi-tenant building in front of Motomachi Station.
Products are introduced on Instagram. Some items can be mail-ordered.
https://www.instagram.com/troa_mojao/
Vintage clothes are neatly laid out in the spacious store. The well-organized display makes it easy to see the products, and it looks like a select store. However, the quality of the vintage clothing is perfect.
Both men's and women's wear are available. The wide selection of women's clothing, including dresses, linen shirts, jackets, etc. Vintage vintage clothing in sizes suitable for Japanese women, such as USA-made Levi's, military, and Euro vintage, which are rarely seen in small women's sizes.
The quality is high but the prices are reasonable, with many items priced between 5,000 and 15,000 yen. Some items are over 20,000 to 30,000 yen, but in general they are inexpensive and seem cheap from Tokyo.
At the time of our visit, the store was stocked with M-47 military cargo pants, a famous French military item. They were in good condition as if they were dead stock, and the size was suitable for Japanese people.
LAUGHTER-BEST QUALITY CLOTHING＆GOODS
Stylish vintage clothing store with a focus on British vintage. Euro-vintage is the main merchandise, but standard American casual wear is also kept in check, giving the store a good balance of products.
Mostly men's wear, with some select items available. A tasteful mix of vintage, and a dead stock of M-65 military coats! The price range is mostly from 1,000 to 3,000 yen.
Tanagocolotus Kobe
This famous store is located in the Kensho Building, one of the vintage clothing buildings in the Sannomiya area of Kobe. The mysterious name of the store makes it easy to remember.
http://tanagocolo.fashionstore.jp/
While vintage clothing stores in one room of a multi-tenant building are generally difficult to enter, Tanago Colotas is a brightly lit store with wide aisles and open doors, making it easy to enter.
It is a vintage clothing store with its own unique world view, including sections for designer brands and mode styles.
There is about a 50-50 split between women's and men's wear, with the majority being unisex. There are many high quality secondhand clothes, and the price range is around 10000 yen to 30000 yen.
They have a lot of suit styles and formal wear, and they buy mostly from Europe. The shop also sells many accessories and is recommended for women. Even Corona Disaster is said to go to Europe to buy, so the quality is assured.
Excellent selection of fashion goods and accessories, including shoes, bags, and accessories.
Showa Modern Package
This is a vintage clothing store in the Kensho Building, the same building as Tanago Colotas. As the name of the store suggests, it mainly deals in Showa modern and retro vintage clothing. The merchandise is so dense that it is hard to tell where the aisles are, making it a great place to look. 80s-90s Japanese vintage, especially ladies' wear. The selection of poly shirts, full-patterned dresses, classic set-ups, etc. is the best.
https://showamodern.thebase.in/
Jeans and pants, including flared and high-waisted pants, are also available. Retro dresses with all-over patterns, poly shirts, and classic women's jackets are well stocked. Prices are inexpensive, mostly in the 3,000-10,000 yen range. The density of merchandise may be the highest in the Kensho Building. Mostly ladies' wear, but men's wear is also available.
CiRCA Kobe
A vintage clothing store located on the 3rd floor of a building near Motomachi Station. The store offers a good balance of both men's and women's clothing, as well as a selection of standard vintage clothing in Kobe.
CiRCA BLOG men's & lady's vintage + modern shop MAP
The store mainly offers American casual and Euro-vintage clothing, as well as T-shirts and other light clothing. I was interested in an old Coach bag with good leather condition.
Outdoor vintage clothing such as Patagonia and casual vintage clothing such as nylon jackets are also available. There is also a nice selection of military items. Many of the vintage clothes are in good condition, clean, and of a size that can be used in daily life. The price range is mostly from 4,000 to 10,000 yen.
HABERDASHERY
Haberdashery is a renowned formal vintage store. The store offers a selection of European vintage and classic retro dresses.
There are many ladies' wear, but the men's wear is also well worth looking at. The store is so nice and deep that it is hard to believe it is in a basement. There is a very good selection of ties, watches, women's accessories, bags, and other small items.
A highly recommended vintage clothing store in Sannomiya, Kobe, with a large selection of women's vintage clothing. It is crammed with secondhand clothes in good condition, including sweaters and jackets. Many of the clothes are cute, especially the patterned ones. The shop has everything from accessories to heavy clothing such as set-ups, with a wide range of prices from around 3,000 to 20,000 yen.
Magnets Vintage Kobe
The Kobe Toa West store of Magnetz, which also has a store in Americamura, Osaka.
The store specializes in American-style military, work, and leather jackets. Price range is around 10,000-15,000 yen. Mainly men's. Stadium jumpers and American suit jackets are also available.
JUNK SHOP
On the northwest side of Motomachi Station, around Toa West, there are many stores with a stylish atmosphere in renovated old buildings. The most prominent of these, located on the second and third floors of Toa West Apartments, are junk stores.
A select shop-type vintage clothing store offering both vintage and new clothing, as well as tasteful sundries and old American antiques. The store is divided into two floors and has a large number of items, making it a comfortable vintage clothing store where you can easily linger for a long time.
Many inexpensive used clothes around 3000-5000 yen, easy to find cheap used clothes and vintage. A secondhand clothing store recommended for its cheap prices and number of products.
They also sell vintage goods and antiques such as Fire Kings.
MOTO DEVIL
A vintage store located under the elevated railway tracks near Hanakuma and Minato-Motomachi stations. They also carry motorcycle and motorcycle helmets, and have a good selection of vintage clothing that goes well with motorcycles, such as riders and work-type clothing. I bought a swing top a few years ago. They also repair clothes and leather jackets, etc. A good store that restores and repairs old and tattered vintage items beautifully.
2nd Street Kobe Toa road branch
A large, prominent two-story store located along Tor Road. A wide selection of goods ranging from expensive brands and designer items to inexpensive vintage items. The women's section also has a large number of products.
The store features many inexpensive used and recycled items priced from ¥1,000 and up, and is in the cheaper price range among Second Street stores in the Sannomiya area of Kobe.
https://www.2ndstreet.jp/shop/details?shopsId=31381
2nd Street Kobe Sannomiya branch
Second Street is located in the downtown area near Sannomiya Station. The store is on the second floor. It is a medium-sized store with both women's and men's wear. Surprisingly, there are a large number of products, and it is worth looking at. The store has a good selection of street clothes, with many items priced around 3,000 to 8,000 yen. If you are looking for inexpensive used clothes, the Kobe Toa Road store seems to be less expensive.
http://www.2ndstreet.jp/shop/details?shopsId=30960
2nd Street Kobe sannnomiya Center street
Second Street is located in Kobe Sannomiya Center-gai, an arcaded shopping street connecting Kobe Sannomiya Station and Motomachi Station. 3 stories high.
https://www.2ndstreet.jp/shop/details?shopsId=31276
There are three Second Street stores in the Kobe Sannomiya - Motomachi Station area, and each store has its own unique characteristics. The Center Street store specializes in fashion brands such as Comme des Garcons, Yohji Yamamoto, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton. Even the high brands are priced at Second Street prices. Both women's and men's wear are available.
The store also has a wide selection of suits, luxury brand bags, accessories, etc. The vintage section at the back of the third floor has a selection of high priced vintage items, such as pre 70s, etc.
Black Out
My friend recommends this vintage clothing store. Not visited.
MuMu
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The store is located in the Sakaecho Building, one of the retro multi-tenant buildings in Sannomiya, Kobe. A vintage clothing store recommended by a friend of mine. Not visited yet. 2021, recently opened, apparently. The online store offers a full lineup of items for under 10,000 yen.
https://mumu-furugiya.stores.jp/
BigTime and Grapefruit Moon
There are two major chains in the Motomachi area, Big Time and Grapefruit Moon, both of which are large, well-stocked and spectacular.
There is also Step Ahead. Makes my thrift store visits in the Kobe/Motomachi area even more enjoyable than before!
