Bingoya has five floors of quality, unpretentious crafts sourced from all over Japan. There’s a particularly good selection of folksy pottery and textiles. Since it’s a little out of the way, it's better for buyers than browsers; the store can help arrange shipping overseas. It’s just in front of Wakamatsu-Kawada Station; look across the main street, to the right.
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Bingoya
Shinjuku & Northwest Tokyo
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