8 Akihabara Shops Selling Hobby Tools [Plastic Models/Garage Kits]

We introduce stores that have a wide selection of nippers and other tools you need for building plastic models, kits, and other small crafts!

This blog is called "Akihabara and Manufacturing," but it's all about Akihabara stuff and nothing about manufacturing at all.
So I decided to write an article that is a bit like that this time!!

↓Here are some convenient stores where you can do the work without buying any tools↓

If you want to make plastic models or garage kits in Akihabara, head to Akihabara Workshop (Club Room)!

↓Click here to read about my first attempt at building a garage kit at the Akihabara Workshop↓

I tried building a garage kit for the first time at the Akihabara workshop and got tricked by a friend who was a pro at building a garage kit.

Towards the Electric Town

Kotobukiya Akihabara Green Store

1-8-8 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Business hours: 10:00~20:00
Phone: 03-5298-6300

This is a store run by Kotobukiya, a hobby manufacturer whose shares were listed on the JASDAQ last year.
We sell a variety of hobby items, mainly our own products.
On the third floor, hobby tools are also available along with plastic models.
Nothing spectacular, but the basics were there.

Surugaya Plastic Model Store (commonly known as Ideya)

Kyoeki Sotokanda Building, 4-4-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Business hours: 9:00~22:00
Phone: 1F 03-3255-0166 3F 03-3255-3203

A plastic model specialty store from the hobby shop Surugaya, which is expanding into Akihabara.
The selection of tools is neither good nor bad, just average.
If you're looking for hobby tools, you might want to look elsewhere.

TamTam Akihabara store Suehirocho Station store

Sakai Suehiro Building, 6-14-2 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00~21:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00~21:00
Phone: 03-5816-5668

A large hobby shop in front of Suehirocho Station.
There is also a wide selection of hobby tools.
They also sell original compressor sets, so if you're thinking of buying a compressor or airbrush, it might be worth taking a look.

Volks Hobby Heaven Hobby Building

101-0021-1 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 15-4
Opening hours
1~5F 平日11:00～20:00 土日祝 10:00～20:00
6~7F平日 11:00～19:00 土日祝 10:00～19:00
Phone: 03-5209-1010

A building specializing in hobby items, located right next to Akihabara Station.
Tools are also available in the plastic model corner on the 5th floor.
They sell their own brand of nippers and other products, so if you're interested, be sure to check them out.

They also sell the Hazuki Loupe that has been featured in TV commercials.
The plastic model parts are so tiny I can't see them!!!
Now those who are worried can rest assured.
It's made in Japan.
Hazuki Loupe, I love it (heart

Inside Akihabara Radio Kaikan

Akihabara Radio Kaikan, located right in front of the Electric Town exit of JR Akihabara Station, is home to many hobby-related shops, including some that sell tools.

AmiAmi Akihabara Radio Kaikan Store Real AmiAmi

Akihabara Radio Kaikan 4F, 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Business hours: 10:00~20:00
Phone: 03-6260-9100

A physical store of the online hobby shop "AmiAmi."
They sell tools along with figures, toys, plastic models, etc.

Yellow Submarine Akihabara Main Store Mint - Creative display

Radio Kaikan 6F, 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Business hours: 10:00~20:00
Phone: 03-5298-7712

Yellow Submarine has several stores in Akihabara.
This store sells plastic models, TCGs, and more.
The store also has a good selection of tools, and the displays are well thought out, including a section for tools featured in hobby magazines.

Volks Hobby Square Akihabara: Top-class in terms of number of products handled

Radio Kaikan 8F, 1-15-16 Sotokanda, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0021
Business hours: Weekdays 11:00~20:00, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 10:00~20:00
Phone: 03-5256-1990

Volks inside Radio Kaikan is one of the stores in Akihabara that stocks the largest selection of hobby tools.
If you're looking for a hobby tool, this might be the place to go.
You should be able to find a good tool.

Towards Showa Street

Yodobashi Camera Multimedia Akiba Large-scale retailer

1-1 Kanda Hanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0028
Business hours: 9:30~22:00
Phone: 03-5209-1010

As you all know, electronics retail stores.
Hobby tools are also sold in the plastic model corner on the 6th floor.
I often use this service because it offers discounts and points.

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