Tokyo Oedo Antique Market Yurakucho

The Tokyo Oedo Antique Market is held on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month in near Yurakucho Station at the Yurakucho Internation Forum Building on the ground floor. This market features a wide array of sellers from around the city with goods ranging from furniture to jewelry. If you are in Tokyo head over to the Oedo Antique Market for your own personal treasure hunt!

The market is held on the first and third Sunday of each month. (for the exact date please refer to the official website) From 9:00 am to 4:00 pm you’ll be able to explore the market. Around noon the number of people visiting will dramatically increase so be prepared. 

Each time the market is held the theme is different, so you’ll find new and exciting items each time you visit. Typically, you’ll find vintage furniture, objects and clothing. Looking around you can get a feel for the retro atmosphere. 

Take a look at this collection of old jewelry. I was able to find quite unique accessories here! Maybe even a gift or two for a friend!

Usually there will be a sticker on the object to indicate the prices. If there isn’t one, please make sure to ask the seller to clarify for you. 

Various Retro Items and Appliances Abound!

You’ll easily find yourself spending two hours looking through all of the goods people have. Everyone tends to take a slow pace as they rummage through the treasures. 

The retro feeling enhances the overall atmosphere with clock, boxes, business cards and other daily items that offer a vintage look.

The yellowing of the metal exudes a strong retro style.

You can find old currencies for sale at about 200 yen per coin which is a bit pricey.

Here are some British imports which include a magnifying glass from the 50s, piggy banks, compasses and booklets, each of which is a valuable antique that is from decades ago.

Most of the sellers in the market are veteran sellers, deepening their connection to the market.

European-style designs of small objects and frames with unique shapes and borders with dark-based metal tones.

You can get a sense of the era with the wallets and tableware

In addition to European style, the market has Japanese-style antiques.

Hand-made plate printed with a fish pattern and unique colors of give a sense of the exquisite Japanese food culture.

Old movie posters are laid out in chronological order. There are not many antique markets in Tokyo but the things found at these markets are often high-quality and can be sold for a great price!

 

Antique Car Food Truck

In addition to the surrounding antiques, the market has an antique food truck selling various Japanese foods such as Japanese curry and other light meals. The Tokyo Oedo Antique Market in Yurakucho offers a variety of antique European style goods and groceries along with a unique cultural experience in Japan. If you are in Tokyo, it is definitely worth the the trip and take part in the treasure hunt for antique goods.