From traditional Kimonos to Harajuku fashion, Japan is one of the biggest fashion hubs in the world. As good as these fashion trends may seem, they can make a dent in your pocket and that is when second-hand shopping comes in handy! Different from any other country, Japan has high-quality second-hand stores to purchase anything ranging from accessories to clothes.
Where to Find the Best Second-Hand Clothes Shops in Kawagoe?
Many would think that these thrift stores are only available in big cities like Tokyo or Kyoto. But that is not true. If you are someone living around Kawagoe and worried about going all the way to Tokyo to buy your favorite outfit, this one’s for you!
1. UseLet Kawagoe (ユーズレット本川越店)
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〒350-0043 Saitama, Kawagoe, Shintomicho, 1 Chome−19−4 B1F
Tel: 049-227-5522
Hidden in a corner of the Crea Mall near the East exit of Kawagoe station, this store offers high-quality sweaters, jackets, shoes, and other accessories at a really affordable price. Be it Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter you can always find a trendy outfit to suit your preferences. Most items cost no more than 1000 yen and often come with additional discounts ranging from 20%-50%. The stocks change very frequently so if you go there once, it is difficult not to get addicted to visiting it every day.
If you are leaving Japan and want to get rid of some of your clothes, you can also sell your clothes to UseLet either by visiting one of their stores or even from the comfort of your own home without any cancellation or shipping charges. But of course, since quality is key, there is an application procedure for selling items.
The store is a part of the Treasure Factory group, a big second-hand furniture and clothes seller in Japan. So, If you live far from Kawagoe and are wondering whether you missed this opportunity, do not worry because UseLet has few other stores in Saitama, Tokyo, and Kanagawa.
You can check out their latest items, services, and store information via its website here.
2. 2nd Street (セカンドストリート)
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〒350-1122 Saitama, Kawagoe, Wakitamachi, 10-5
Tel: 049-228-3301
Located within 4 minutes walking distance from UseLet Kawagoe is 2nd Street, another two-storey thrift store for second-hand clothes and accessories. The shop caters to men, women, and kids alike and offers luxury brand items to general items. Unlike UseLet, you can both buy and sell items online as the store operates online as well as offline.
Similar to UseLet, 2nd Street also has branches islandwide and even overseas. Although the store in Kawagoe mainly focuses on clothes, you can also sell and buy second-hand furniture, electric appliances, and other items through its stores and the website. If you want to know more about second-hand furniture shops in Kawagoe check out this article.
You can check their website here.
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3. TreFac Style Kawagoe (トレファクスタイル)
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〒350-1122 Saitama, Kawagoe, Wakitamachi, 27-1
TreFac Style located 3 minutes away from the Kawagoe station is another option for you to try out quality second-hand clothes and accessories. Being another member of the Treasure Factory group, the store offers approximately 2.8 million items every year! Thus, it is needless to say that TreFac Style is a must-try if you are a fashion lover who lives around Kawagoe.
TreFac Style also offers discounts of 20% to 50% on its items and has products from local brands to imported brands; all of which are available to purchase both online and in-store.
If you want to purchase items online you can visit their website here.
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Waiting To Check Out Second-Hand Clothes for an Amazing Price?
Whether you are a tourist wandering around the historical ruins of Kawagoe or a resident trying to budget your money while staying fashionable, do not hesitate to check out these second-hand shops because you might find some trendy items at amazing prices.
If you have ever been in the area and have visited other amazing second-hand clothes shops, feel free to share your experiences and thoughts.
Oshadhi Jayaweera
Sri Lanka
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