Wise and Revolut give you mid-market rates with transparent ~0.5% fees. Roughly ¥6,000 saved on a $1,500 trip. Order before you fly and you'll skip the counter queues entirely.
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Complete Guide to Japan Second-Hand Luxury Brand Shopping
⚡ 30-second answer: Komehyo / RAGTAG / Daikokuya / Nanboya / Brand Off are the top 5. Price range ¥10,000-¥1,000,000, with Hermes, Rolex, Chanel, Louis Vuitton as staple inventory. Flagship stores in Ginza, Shinjuku, Harajuku, Nagoya — often 10-30% cheaper than overseas. Tax-free (10%) + weak yen (+30-40%) can save 30-50% overall.
Quick reference
Value
Entry price
From ¥10,000
Average purchase
¥80,000-¥250,000
Hermes range cap
¥500,000-¥3,000,000
Tax-free threshold
¥5,000+ for 10%
Credit cards
Accepted nearly everywhere
Last verified
June 2026
✓ Last verified: Jun 2026
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30-Second Answer
Japan's second-hand luxury (reuse) market is one of the world's largest, at about ¥3.2 trillion in FY2025. Komehyo started in Nagoya, with large stores in Ginza, Shinjuku, and Shinsaibashi. RAGTAG dominates Harajuku, Shinjuku, and Shinsaibashi for 20-40 designer wear. Daikokuya is a nationwide pawn-shop chain strong in Rolex and Chanel. Nanboya focuses on buyback at flagship stores. Brand Off spans regional cities with mixed quality. Vector in Harajuku/Shibuya covers younger street styles. Authenticated and certificated is the industry standard — Komehyo and RAGTAG have top-tier authenticator headcount, so counterfeit risk at the majors is extremely low. Tax-free at ¥5,000+ with passport gives 10% off; combined with weak-yen effect (USD baseline +30-40%), totals run 30-50% cheaper than overseas list.
Range: ¥80,000-¥250,000 for mid-tier bags, ¥1.5-9M for luxury watches, ¥1.5-6M for Hermes-tier.
Support for Tourists and Foreigners
English support is in place at Komehyo Shinjuku/Ginza/Nagoya, RAGTAG Harajuku, Daikokuya Ginza main, and TIMELESS Omotesando. Chinese and Korean staff are at major stores, with interpretation tablets common in peak seasons. Tax-free (10% refund) requires ¥5,000+ purchases with passport, same store/same day — going digital with departure checks. For payments, Wise/Revolut debit in JPY is most favorable, saving 0.4-1.5% vs SWIFT. Credit cards: Visa/Mastercard/Amex/JCB/UnionPay accepted nearly everywhere. QR codes: PayPay/WeChat Pay/Alipay supported at major stores. Some stores ship internationally via EMS/DHL/FedEx, but customs and VAT are buyer's burden.