Known as a "foodie's paradise", Osaka in Kansai region is famous for local gourmet dishes such as takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushikatsu. However, it is also very well-known as a "town of vintage clothes".
From reasonably priced second-hand items that can be obtained for several thousand yen, to vintage items with a premium price of several hundred thousand yen, there are many second-hand clothing stores with a wide variety of items in the heart of Osaka. We have carefully selected the areas and popular stores that we want you to visit when going around second-hand clothing stores in Osaka. If you like fashion and second-hand items, be sure to read this article!
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Areas with Many Vintage Clothing Stores in Osaka to Know Before Going Vintage Shopping
Osaka, known as one of the most competitive areas for second-hand clothing stores nationwide. To efficiently visit many second-hand clothing stores within a limited sightseeing time, it is efficient to first understand the areas where many second-hand clothing stores are gathered.
The main tourist areas in the heart of Osaka are broadly divided into two: 'Kita' and 'Minami'. Generally, 'Kita' refers to the area around Osaka Station and Umeda Station, and 'Minami' refers to the area centered around Shinsaibashi, Namba, and Dotonbori. Among them, Amerikamura, Shinsaibashi-Dotonbori, the area around Osaka Station and Umeda Station, and Nakazakicho are also known as towns with many secondhand clothing stores.
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In contrast to Tokyo's vintage clothing towns where each is located in separate areas, the characteristic of Osaka's vintage clothing towns is that they are basically easy to move between.
For example, Nakazaki-cho in "Kita" is only a few hundred meters away from Osaka Station and Umeda Station, and you can enjoy shopping leisurely while strolling. On the other hand, Amerikamura in "Minami" is surrounded by Shinsaibashi and Namba to the east and Horie and Minamisenba to the west, all within a 10-minute walk. The greatest charm is that you can easily ladder multiple vintage clothing towns on foot.
Town with many used clothing stores in Osaka ①: Amerikamura
When talking about the town of used clothing stores in Osaka, one cannot miss "Amerikamura" (commonly known as "Ame-mura"), which is about a 5-10 minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station and Namba Station on each line. Since the 1960s, the name is said to have originated from the fact that it was featured in the media as "Amerikamura" due to the birth of stores dealing with clothes and used records imported from America.
It is said that there are currently about 2,500 stores in Amerikamura, covering a wide range of genres such as fashion, miscellaneous goods, and gourmet. There are various types of stores, from stores that stick to their unique personality and concept to second-hand clothes stores that are expanding nationwide. The fact that there are many stores for young people and the affordable prices ranging from a few thousand yen to about 10,000 yen are also attractive points. There are even super cheap shops where you can get second-hand clothes for just a few hundred yen!
- Nearest stations: Osaka Metro "Shinsaibashi Station", "Yotsubashi Station", "Namba Station", JR "Namba Station", Nankai Electric Railway "Namba Station", etc.
Top 5 Recommended Second-hand Clothing Stores in Amerikamura
JAM Second-hand Clothing Store Amerikamura Branch (Official Website / Instagram)
Occupying a vast floor area of 110 tsubo, this store constantly stocks about 8,000 items. They have a rich selection of items from the 80's and 90's with a strong street color, such as military, work, sports, and outdoor.
Pigsty Amemura Store (Official Website / Instagram)
From vintage used clothing from the 30's to the 80's, to trendy regular used clothes, antique goods, jewelry accessories, kids' used clothes and sneakers, they offer a lineup that allows for enjoyable shopping regardless of generation.
KINJI BIGSTEP Store (Official Website / Instagram)
In addition to Osaka, this used clothing select shop that buys and sells second-hand clothes also has stores in Tokyo and Kyoto. They handle a wide range of products from brand-name second-hand clothes to vintage second-hand clothes. Look for the orange sign!
GRIZZLY Amemura Store No.1 (Official Website / Instagram)
With a total of 8 stores in the Amerikamura area, including affiliated stores, this is one of the largest second-hand clothing stores in Osaka. It's not uncommon for fans to hop from store to store in search of popular American casual brand second-hand clothes.
Chapperuru (Instagram)
A second-hand clothing store known for its excellent cost performance, where you can find a wide range of clothes from as low as 300 yen, and even high-brand items at a bargain.
Town with many used clothing stores in Osaka ②: Shinsaibashi, Namba, Dotonbori
If you're going on a vintage shop tour in Amerikamura, it's recommended to also hop over to the adjacent "Shinsaibashi & Namba & Dotonbori".
Centered around the well-known bustling shopping street "Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street", this area is packed with department stores and commercial facilities such as Shinsaibashi PARCO, Daimaru Shinsaibashi store, and Shinsaibashi OPA. In addition to large fast-fashion brand stores, there are also many street shops and select shops of domestic fashion brands.
In the Shinsaibashi and Namba and Dotonbori area, there are many chain second-hand clothing stores that are expanding nationwide. At RAGTAG, Kindal, 2nd STREET, KOMEHYO, etc., not only international brands but also domestic brands handled by Japanese designers are sold at prices more reasonable than the list price.
Due to the nature of the area where many foreign tourists visit, some stores have staff who can speak English and Chinese. Also, most chain second-hand clothing stores can handle tax-free.
- Nearest stations: Osaka Metro "Shinsaibashi Station", "Yotsubashi Station", "Namba Station", JR "Namba Station", Nankai Electric Railway "Namba Station", etc.
Top 3 Recommended Second-hand Clothing Stores in Shinsaibashi and Namba
RAGTAG Shinsaibashi Store (Official Site / Instagram (Men's) / Instagram (Women's))
They handle over 5,000 brands, from casual brands to luxury brands and designer brands. Depending on the customer's request, it is also possible for the shop staff to suggest coordinates and so on.
2nd STREET Shinsaibashi Store (Official Site / Instagram)
A city-based select shop with over 500 stores nationwide, mainly selling used clothes in a wide range of prices. Nearby are the "Shinsaibashi Central Store", "Shinsaibashi South Store", and "Amerikamura Store".
RINKAN Shinsaibashi Store (Official Website / Instagram)
A select shop with strengths in silver accessory brands and luxury brands. In particular, we have a wide range of street and mode fashion items, as well as many super brands such as Louis Vuitton and Hermes.
Town with many used clothing stores in Osaka ③: Nakazakicho
When it comes to towns with second-hand clothing stores in Osaka, Amerikamura and Shinsaibashi are the classic images, but actually, "Nakazakicho", which is within walking distance from Osaka Station and Umeda Station, has been attracting attention among second-hand clothing fans in recent years.
If you walk along the underpass of the JR Osaka Loop Line for about 10 minutes, you will arrive at Nakazakicho, a town overflowing with downtown atmosphere. There are still wooden houses and Nagaya row houses (※) built during the Taisho era (1912-1926) and the early Showa era (around 1920-30), which is hard to believe is in the city center.
※Nagaya: One of the traditional housing styles in Japan, referring to a multi-unit residential building with two or more dwellings
Used clothing stores are plentiful in the mixed-use building "Sakura Building", and there are also many privately owned apparel and general stores hidden in narrow back alleys and under elevated lines. You can enjoy treasure hunting while experiencing creative culture and sensibility as if you were exploring.
There are also cafes and restaurants renovated from old houses scattered around, so it's recommended to enjoy a coffee break while resting. For those who like a retro atmosphere, the day will pass in no time.
- Nearest station: Osaka Metro "Nakazakicho Station"
Top 3 Recommended Used Clothing Stores in Nakazakicho
Used Clothing Store Salvage (Official Website / Instagram)
A second-hand clothing store that utilizes an entire warehouse, offering 90s-00s vintage clothes, vintage items, and accessories. Most of the items are sold for less than 10,000 yen. Another attractive point is that it is open until midnight.
YAMASTORE (Official Website / Instagram)
As you step into the semi-basement store, you will be greeted by a space filled with second-hand clothes, miscellaneous goods, objects, and toys purchased on the west coast of America. Not only unique vintage clothes, but also distinctive handmade brands are worth seeing.
Yuushoku Nakazaki Main Store, a vintage clothing store (Official Site / Instagram)
Selling vintage items directly imported from overseas at prices affordable for young people. Pay attention to the "No. 2 store" in Sakurabiru, which lines up Y2K fashion items, and the "All-you-can-pack store" where you can pack as much as you want for 5,000 yen for three days a week on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.
Let's go on a vintage clothing store tour in Osaka!
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