With 12 themed floors of writing and craft goods, G.Itoya in Ginza is a must-visit for all stationery nerds. After you’re done shopping, treat yourself to a meal at their cafe on the top floor.
G.Itoya - image © Florentyna Leow
Japan is one of the best places in the world for stationery lovers - at least, anyone visiting G.Itoya in Ginza might end up believing that. This narrow building stocks an incredible range of premium stationery products from Japan and beyond. There are Rhodia and Leuchtturm1917 notebooks, lacquer fountain pens inlaid with gold, masking tapes, all shades and textures of paper, letter items, greeting cards, and more.
G.Itoya - image © Florentyna Leow
Each floor has a different theme. The second floor, for instance, is stocked entirely with letter-writing paraphernalia, including envelopes so gorgeous one is loath to sully them with less-than-perfect handwriting. The 7th floor features a long wall covered in diamonds of paper in every shade and texture imaginable - perfect for paper nerds. Or your next Instagram post.
G.Itoya - image © Florentyna Leow
Interestingly enough, G.Itoya has their own indoor farm on the 11th floor growing lettuce and arugula, which they use in the salads served on the 12th floor cafe.
G.Itoya - image © Florentyna Leow
One downside to G.Itoya is that most of the products here are targeted at boutique shoppers. For instance, the average person who just needs a cheap ballpoint pen is largely out of luck here. If that’s what you’re looking for, you’re better off checking out the nearest bookstore.
English name:
G.Itoya
Japanese name:
銀座・伊東屋
English address:
2-7-15 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061
Japanese address:
〒104-0061 東京都中央区銀座2-7-15
Opening hours:
Monday-Saturday: 10am-8pm
Sunday and national holidays: 10am-7pm
Price:
Nearest Transport:
Subway: 2-minute walk from exit A13 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi lines.
Telephone:
+81-3-3561-8311
Website:
Official website (English)
Near To Here:
G.Itoya is located in Tokyo's Ginza district. See our complete list of things to do in Ginza, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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