Kitamura Camera Shinjuku: Used Cameras & Tax-Free
Tokyo Mate
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera is a camera specialty store with floors from B1 to 7F, a 4-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. It has used cameras and lenses, vintage cameras, a Leica boutique, and photo printing and repair services, making it a good stop on a Shinjuku camera shopping route. Show the Klook tax-free coupon and you can also get an extra 5% off eligible items.
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera Basic Info
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera is a shopping stop recommended for camera enthusiasts, with used cameras and lenses plus a dedicated Leica space.
| Name | Shinjuku Kitamura Camera (新宿 北村写真機店) |
| Hours | 10:00–21:00 (until 18:00 on December 31) |
| Closed | January 1 |
| Location | 3-26-14 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 📍 View on Google Maps |
| Access | JR Shinjuku Station East Exit, 4-minute walk Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Shinjuku Station Exit A6, 1-minute walk Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line Shinjuku-sanchome Station Exit A6, 1-minute walk |
| Other branch where the coupon works | Kitamura Camera Osaka Namba CITY Branch 📍 Google Maps |
Kitamura Camera Floor Guide
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera is a camera specialty store where each floor, from B1 to 7F, has its own role.
You can handle used cameras, vintage cameras, Leica, film developing, photo printing, and trade-in and repair all within one building, which makes it a good stop on a Japan camera shopping route.
| B1F | Basement gallery, photo exhibition and event space |
| 1F | Camera accessories, film, photo printing, film developing, smartphone photo printing |
| 2F | New cameras and lenses, overseas brand cameras and lenses |
| 3F | Junk cameras and lenses, low-priced vintage items |
| 4F | Used camera and lens main floor, film cameras, manual lenses, mount adapters |
| 5F | Used camera and lens trade-in, repair, Apple product repair |
| 6F | Leica boutique, used Leica, Leica Vintage Salon |
| 7F | Self-photo studio PICmii, studio shooting |
📌 For used cameras head to the 4th floor, for Leica products to the 6th floor, and for cheap vintage cameras or parts cameras, look at the 3rd floor first.
The 4th floor in particular is the main floor, carrying around 5,000 used cameras and lenses. It has a strong lineup of film cameras and manual lenses, and a wide range of mount adapters too, so it’s good for anyone who wants to try connecting a vintage lens to a digital camera.
However, the junk cameras and lenses on the 3rd floor come with no working guarantee. They may include broken bodies, lenses with fungus or haze, and lenses where the AF does not work, so if you plan to actually use the gear, it’s safer to check the condition on the 4th-floor used floor before buying.
Kitamura Camera Tax-Free + Coupon Discount
Show the Klook Kitamura Camera coupon and you can get an extra 5% off the tax-free price. This coupon can be used at the Shinjuku Kitamura Camera store and the Osaka Namba CITY branch, and applies only to eligible items with a designated tag or a red tag.
👉 Get the Kitamura Camera Tax-Free Coupon on Klook
📌 How to Use the Coupon
① Save the coupon screen on Klook
② Before paying, show the mobile voucher and your passport to the staff
③ After the barcode is confirmed, the extra 5% is applied on top of the tax-free price
| Purchase amount (tax included) | Benefit applied | Effective discount rate |
|---|---|---|
| Tax-free on 5,500 yen or more | 10% + 5% | About 14.5% |
※ The effective discount rate is an approximate felt discount calculated based on the tax-included price.
⚠️ Usable only on eligible items with a designated tag or a red tag
⚠️ Applies only to tax-free purchases — cannot be used on non-tax-free items
⚠️ Usable only at the Shinjuku Kitamura Camera store and the Osaka Namba CITY branch
⚠️ One use per person
⚠️ Valid until December 31, 2026, 23:59
⚠️ Must show the barcode before payment — cannot be applied after payment
⚠️ Cannot be combined with other discounts or campaigns
⚠️ Items with a price-reduction tag can still be used if they have a designated tag
Used Camera Buying Guide
The 4th floor is the main floor at Shinjuku Kitamura Camera for browsing used cameras and lenses in earnest. It carries a wide range, from digital mirrorless and SLR to film cameras, manual lenses, and mount adapters, so it is especially popular with people looking for vintage cameras.
The cameras and lenses for sale are maintained at maker-authorized factories when needed, and you can test the displayed items directly in the store before buying. Used cameras and lenses come with a 6-month warranty, but some items may be excluded, so check before buying.
📌 Pre-purchase checklist
- Check the item's condition grade
- Check that the shutter works
- Check the condition of the LCD and viewfinder
- Check the lens exterior and the inside for dust, fungus, or haze
- Ask the staff to confirm that the lens works
- Check the serial number
- Check whether tax-free applies
- Bring your original passport
💡 With used cameras, prices vary a lot for the same model depending on condition. If you find one you like, don’t just look at the exterior — check how it works and the inside of the lens before buying.
How to Sell a Used Camera
If you want to sell a camera or lens during your Tokyo trip, use the trade-in counter on the 5th floor.
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera uses an open-counter system so you can watch the appraisal process, and it accepts digital cameras, mirrorless cameras, interchangeable lenses, video cameras, and film cameras for trade-in.
📌 What to bring for trade-in
- Identity verification document (passport, etc.)
- The camera or lens you want to sell
- Items whose serial number can be confirmed
- Main accessories such as the battery and charger
⚠️ Those under 18 need a guardian’s consent form and a phone confirmation with the guardian.
⚠️ Items without a serial number or with an erased serial number are difficult to accept.
⚠️ Travelers should check with the store before visiting whether a passport can be presented as ID and whether on-site trade-in is possible.
⚠️ Missing accessories, malfunctions, fungus or haze, and lens scratches can be reasons for a reduced offer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can I still get warranty service if I buy tax-free?
A. Tax-free purchases may be excluded from some warranty services. According to the official FAQ, the 5-year warranty on new digital cameras, lenses, and video cameras is for residents in Japan, and tax-free purchases are not eligible. Travelers should be sure to ask the staff whether the warranty applies before buying.
Q. Does used Leica also come with a warranty?
A. Some used Leica items come with a 6-month warranty. However, some items may be excluded, so it’s best to check whether it’s covered before buying.
Q. Can I use free Wi-Fi inside the store?
A. Yes. You can use free Wi-Fi in the store. According to the official FAQ, the SSID is Kitamura_WiFi_Spot and the password is kitamura.
Q. What do I need to sell a used camera or lens?
A. You need an identity verification document and the camera or lens you want to sell. If main accessories such as the battery and charger are missing, or there is a problem with the item’s condition, the offer may be reduced.
Q. Will a camera with an erased serial number be accepted?
A. If an item originally had a manufacturing number but the serial number has been erased or cannot be identified, it is difficult to accept.
Q. Can people under 18 sell a camera or lens?
A. Yes. However, a guardian’s consent form is required, and after the request is received, the appraisal proceeds once the guardian is confirmed by phone.
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera is a Shinjuku camera shopping stop where you can browse used cameras and lenses, vintage cameras, and a dedicated Leica space all at once.
If you prepare the Klook tax-free coupon in advance, you can get tax-free plus an extra 5% off eligible items, so before paying, be sure to check the designated tag and whether the coupon applies.
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