A Must-Read for Outdoor Enthusiasts! Outdoor Gear Shops to Visit in Tokyo

A shop operated by A&F, an outdoor brand founded in 1977.
The company also works as an importer and distributor introducing overseas outdoor brands to the Japanese market, so it carries a wide range of gear from international outdoor brands such as LODGE and Seattle Sports.
Its original products, developed using knowledge built over more than 45 years of experience, are also worth checking out.
The selection ranges from items for specific activities such as climbing and hiking to products suitable for everyday use.
It has 19 stores in major cities from Hokkaido to Kyushu.

Kojitsusanso opened in 1924 as Japan’s first specialty mountaineering gear store.
With the motto “Your No. 1 reliable mountain companion,” it not only sells hiking and outdoor gear, but also shares the fun and appeal of mountain climbing in various ways.
Including franchise stores, it has more than 50 locations across Japan.
As a specialty store, it is especially well stocked with mountaineering gear.
If you are planning to go hiking or climbing, why not pick up what you need at a Kojitsusanso store near your destination?

A specialty outdoor store chain operated nationwide by Alpen, a major sporting goods retailer.
Its standout features are its large sales floor and wide selection of brands.
It also proposes a new style that blends outdoor living with everyday life, so many of its items can be used not only outdoors but in daily life as well.
At flagship stores, the space is so large that you can enjoy shopping all day, with more than enough standard, popular, and latest items on offer.

WILD-1 was founded in 1984 in Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture.
To help customers enjoy a rich outdoor lifestyle, it mainly sells high-quality products carefully selected for both functionality and design.
It carries a wide range of items, including camping and trekking gear, as well as fishing gear, activity equipment, and travel goods.
It also offers carefully crafted original brands, such as WILD-1 Original, which provides camping gear at reasonable prices, and tent-Mark DESIGNS, which releases gear designed with Japan’s climate in mind.
It operates more than 20 stores nationwide, mainly in the Kanto region.

L-Breath offers a full lineup of authentic outdoor gear.
It also has a strong selection of shoes and apparel for everyday use, and some locations also stock winter sports gear.
Many stores are located inside major sporting goods retailers such as Super Sports Xebio and Victoria, making them easy to stop by.
Another appeal is its frequent sales and campaigns, which make it easier to buy items at great prices.
Recommended for those who want to enjoy winter sports along with outdoor activities, or who are looking for items they can also use day to day.

The Shibuya Scramble Square Store, the largest directly operated A&F Country store in terms of floor space, opened on March 1, 2024.
It offers a rich lineup of backpacks, apparel, outdoor gear, and more, carefully selected from outdoor brands around the world.
At the first permanent tent display ever introduced at A&F Country, visitors can experience a variety of tents in person, including those from its original brand.
The store also sells parts such as fabrics and materials used in its products.
It is also planned to become a shop where visitors can enjoy various hands-on experiences in the workshop area, including making backpacks and pouches.
Since Shibuya Scramble Square is directly connected to Shibuya Station, it is also easy to stop by.

Located on the west side of the 3rd floor and across the 4th and 5th floors of Alpen TOKYO, which brings together three Alpen stores, Alpen Outdoors Flagship Store Shinjuku is a 1-minute walk from the East Exit of JR Shinjuku Station.
On the 3rd floor, you will find apparel and accessories from popular outdoor brands such as THE NORTH FACE, Patagonia, and Columbia.
The 4th floor offers camping gear from 240 brands, with around 70,000 items.
On the 5th floor, items are arranged by brand, and for Logos, Coleman, and snow peak, the store boasts one of the largest selections in Tokyo.

WILD-1 Decks Tokyo Beach Store is located inside Decks Tokyo Beach, a shopping center in Odaiba decorated throughout with ship-inspired design elements.
It is one of the largest outdoor gear stores in the Odaiba area, offering everything from entry-level camping goods and popular camping gear to trekking equipment, fishing gear, and BBQ supplies.
Be sure to also check out WILD-1’s original products, which are not available at other stores.

Mori Park Outdoor Village is an outdoor-focused commercial complex located in Akishima, western Tokyo.
Its spacious grounds are lined with directly operated stores and select shops from famous and popular outdoor brands such as A&F COUNTRY, CHUMS, and Coleman.
It also has facilities where visitors can enjoy outdoor experiences, including a climbing gym with a large climbing wall, a trekking course, and a grassy open space.
With restaurants created with the distinctive style of outdoor brands, it is a new type of commercial facility you can enjoy all day.

Muraco develops new outdoor products by collaborating with professionals from other fields based on its metalworking technology.
Its flagship store, which showcases Muraco’s craftsmanship, opened at the GREEN SPRINGS complex in Tachikawa, Tokyo.
The space, inspired by a factory and gallery, features the full lineup of Muraco products.
In addition to Muraco items, the store also sells a variety of products carefully selected through its unique perspective.
Another nice point is that you can pitch and try all of the tents.

Snow Peak LAND STATION TOKYO is operated by the popular outdoor brand Snow Peak on the 4th floor of KITTE, a commercial complex directly connected to Tokyo Station.
Under the theme “the starting station for journeys of outdoor play,” it features a directly operated store carrying Snow Peak products and the Snow Peak Cafe, where visitors can feel connected to nature’s blessings and to other people.
Exclusive T-shirts available only at Snow Peak LAND STATION TOKYO and the display and sales of TUGUGA furniture produced by Snow Peak are also worth checking out.

The Shinjuku store of L-Breath offers not only authentic outdoor gear, but also apparel and shoes for everyday use. It is conveniently located a 2-minute walk from the Southeast Exit of JR Shinjuku Station.
It is especially well stocked with BBQ and campfire-related gear from brands such as Coleman and LOGOS.
There is also a Snow Peak store on the 8th floor, where you can try sleeping bags and mats inside the tents on display.
The 9th floor is also dedicated to camping, with a wide selection of camping gear.