2025 Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo Shimbashi Complete Guide (6,000+ Items, 1:1 Mini Car, Café)
🚗 Complete guide to Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo Shimbashi!
1:1 scale Mini Car, 6,000+ items, floor map, café, events,
Hours and location all in one place.
Introduction
Hello, this is Tokyo Mate.
Today I’m sharing the latest visitor information for Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo in Shimbashi, often called the “adult enthusiasts’ holy land” when traveling in Tokyo.
In May 2024, the store relocated across the street to the 1st floor of Shintora Yasuda Building from its previous location, reopening as a larger, more refined flagship store.
“Which Tamiya store should I visit in Tokyo?”
If you’re wondering, I highly recommend planning your itinerary around the Shimbashi store.
🌟 Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo Concept
Located in Shimbashi, Tokyo, TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO operates under the concept:
“Tamiya’s NOW, all under one roof.”
This is the official flagship store where you can find over 6,000 items all in one place:
- Plastic models
- Mini 4WD cars
- RC cars
- Educational construction kits
It’s not just a store—it’s Tamiya’s representative showroom that broadcasts the “joy of model making” to the world.
📍 Location and Business Hours (Must Check!)
Here’s the most important basic information. Business hours have changed, so please check carefully!
- Official Name: TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO
- Address: 1F Shintora Yasuda Bldg, 4-3-1 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
🚇 Subway Access:
- JR Shimbashi Station (Karasumori Exit): 5-minute walk
- Tokyo Metro Ginza Line (G) Shimbashi Station (Exit 8): 5-minute walk
- Toei Asakusa Line (A) Shimbashi Station (Exit A1): 5-minute walk
- Toei Mita Line (M) Uchisaiwaicho Station (Exit A1): 7-minute walk
🕰️ Business Hours:
- Weekdays (Mon-Fri): 11:00 - 20:00
- Weekends & Holidays: 10:00 - 19:00
The location is close to Ginza and Tokyo Tower, making it very easy to incorporate into your itinerary.
📸 Highlight: 1:1 Scale Full-Size Mini Car
As you enter the store, the first thing that catches your eye is the full-scale 1:1 Mini 4WD car displayed in the café area at the back of the store.
- Model: Aero Avante
- Length: 4.65m
- Width: 2.80m
- Location: Permanently displayed in the café space inside the store (not at the entrance)
This is the official photo zone of Tamiya’s Tokyo store, where all visitors take commemorative photos.
🛍️ Floor Guide (Zones A-F): Explore 6,000+ Items
The store interior is surrounded by zigzag-shaped giant shelves approximately 4 meters high and 100 meters long.
The structure gives you the feeling of entering a “model room”—a space that delights not only enthusiasts but also beginners.
For those with childhood memories, it will feel like a “new yet somehow nostalgic space.”
Here’s a guide to the shopping flow based on the official floor map (Zones A-F).
- Zone A – Scale Models ①: Tanks, military, aircraft, automobiles
- Zone B – Scale Models ② + Paints/Adhesives: Ships, motorcycles, other scale models
- Zone C – Tools & Paints: Paints, airbrushes, tools, auxiliary materials
- Zone D – RC Models ①: RC cars, RC parts
- Zone E – RC Models ②: RC models, educational construction kits
- Zone F – Mini 4WD: Mini 4WD body kits, various option parts & course products
If you want to quickly find what you’re looking for, check this configuration in advance!
☕️ Café & Modelers Square
This isn’t just a shopping destination. Various experiential spaces are available.
1. ONIBUS COFFEE Café
Inside Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo, there’s a popular Tokyo roastery café, ONIBUS COFFEE.
- Specialty coffee
- Soft drinks like juice
- Tamiya original cups provided
2. MODELERS SQUARE
A space where various hands-on Tamiya events are held.
- Plastic model exhibitions
- Mini 4WD and RC car races and test drives
- Construction kit workshops for children and families
- Workshops, seminars, talk shows, etc.
📌 For the latest events and campaigns, be sure to check the official website calendar menu.
Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo Event Calendar ↗
💡 Visitor Tips & Q&A
Q. Is this the Tamiya headquarters? A. No, Tamiya headquarters is located in Shizuoka. This is the official flagship store representing Tokyo.
Q. Is tax refund (Tax-Free) available? A. No. As of November 2025, the Shimbashi store does not support tax refunds. Please check before shopping.
Q. Are various payment methods available? A. Yes, credit cards, electronic money (Suica, etc.), and barcode payments are supported.
Q. Is free domestic shipping available in Japan? A. Yes! For purchases over 10,000 yen (excluding tax), free domestic shipping service is provided in Japan. If you have enough time during your trip, it’s great to have items shipped to your hotel on the last day.
Q. Can I order individual parts separately? A. Yes, you can order lost or damaged parts during assembly, or original parts from “Tamiya Customer Service” through the store.
Conclusion
Adults with childhood Mini 4WD memories, families with children who love plastic models, travelers who enjoy military, RC, and science construction kits.
Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo is the kidult holy land where you can have the most authentic “Tamiya experience” in Tokyo.
Renovated in 2024, it’s cleaner and better than ever, with 6,000+ items to see all at once.
Create special Tokyo travel memories at the Shimbashi Tamiya store.
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