TOKYO OUTDOOR SHOP GUIDE

Hiker’s Depot is a specialty shop offering lightweight outdoor gear, durable picnic essentials, and natural dried foods. Their selection focuses on reducing strain while hiking, promoting simplicity, and providing long-lasting, easy-to-store options for outdoor adventures.

With 62 years in the business, this unique shop was one of the first to blend nature, the outdoors, fashion, and music—an approach now common among outdoor retailers. They offer a wide selection of specialized gear, from rock climbing and ultralight equipment to trail running and camping essentials.

Moonlight Gear specializes in lightweight mountain equipment designed for overnight adventures. They curate a selection of reliable and original gear from around the world, ensuring quality and functionality for outdoor enthusiasts.

Bamboo Shoots is a Tokyo-based outdoor shop that blends functionality with style, curating gear and apparel for both city life and the outdoors. Inspired by a spirit of adventure, they offer a mix of heritage brands, innovative equipment, and thoughtfully designed essentials that bridge the gap between urban exploration and nature.

Nicetime Mountain Gallery is a unique blend of café, gallery, and outdoor gear shop, tucked away in Hatagaya’s residential streets. Alongside their regular selection of branded goods, they frequently showcase limited-edition items from Japanese gear makers and artists, creating a space where outdoor culture and creativity intersect.

Bozeman is Shimokitazawa's small but mighty outdoor shop. A focus on the core brands, Patagonia, Black Diamond, etc - while also offering a selection of garage gear and lesser known specialists from Japan and around the world.

Blue Lug is a Tokyo-based bike shop known for custom builds, quality components, and unique cycling accessories. With a focus on both function and design, they offer a curated selection of frames, parts, and in-house gear, catering to commuters, bikepackers, and cycling enthusiasts alike.

Trails Innovation Garage is a creative space in Tokyo’s Nihonbashi district, dedicated to the “Make Your Own Trip” concept. It offers materials and workshops for crafting personalized gear and food, a curated selection of ultralight equipment, and a library of travel-focused books. Serving as a hub for adventurers, it fosters community and innovation among those passionate about trail culture.

Sokit is set back within a beautiful space in the neighborhood of Nerima, about 40min outside central Tokyo. The trip will be worth it as you'll get hands on with some of Japan and Asia's best small brands and labels, Ridge Mountain Gear, Altelier Blue Bottle, Cayl, and Pre Tents to name a few.

TARP to TARP is a Yokohama-based café and shop designed for camping enthusiasts to connect and share experiences. Just minutes from Bashamichi Station, it offers curated gear, original items, and crafted food and drinks, along with events and workshops that foster a vibrant outdoor community.

A clothing focused shop, Nerdy Dogs™ offers an impressive collection of vintage outdoor layers from classic American brands like Patagonia, L.L. Bean, Lands End, Osprey, and more.