The House of Japan Leather
MODEL COURSE

Higashi-Ueno, the historic wallet district: three hideaway atelier shops

Higashi-Ueno, the historic wallet district: three hideaway atelier shops

Higashi-Ueno carries on its craft traditions as Tokyo's wallet district. Shops set up in makers' own premises or converted small factories are dotted along its backstreets, including atelier shops opened by brands that graduated from the nearby incubation facility, Taito Designers Village. Japan leather in a wide range of styles awaits here.

mic Ueno main store, a shop for leather wallets and leather goods

A long-established wallet maker's showroom, renovated into a shop. *Tours of the artisans' workspace ended at the end of August 2024.
A long-established wallet maker's showroom, renovated into a shop. *Tours of the artisans' workspace ended at the end of August 2024.
The lineup covers wallets in a wide variety of sizes, designs, and specifications. The ID card case is a hit with overseas customers!
The lineup covers wallets in a wide variety of sizes, designs, and specifications. The ID card case is a hit with overseas customers!
mic Ueno main store, a shop for leather wallets and leather goods

SHOP INFO

mic Ueno main store, a shop for leather wallets and leather goods

mic1978.com ↗
Address
1-3-3 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business hours
Weekdays (Mon–Fri) 11:00–17:00
Closed
Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, and the second Monday of every month

Tel: 03-5816-1821 Access: 1-min walk from Shin-Okachimachi Station (Toei Oedo Line)

COQUETTE SHOP

The base of Kyoko Hayashi, a leading figure among Japan's women's bag designers. Her one-of-a-kind creative world is popular overseas as well.
The base of Kyoko Hayashi, a leading figure among Japan's women's bag designers. Her one-of-a-kind creative world is popular overseas as well.
One of the shops that sparked the East Tokyo boom. Note that a relocation is planned for the future.
One of the shops that sparked the East Tokyo boom. Note that a relocation is planned for the future.
COQUETTE SHOP

SHOP INFO

COQUETTE SHOP

coquette.jp ↗
Address
1-11-5 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business hours
Tue–Sat 11:00–19:00
Closed
Mondays and Sundays

Tel: 03-5941-6613 Access: 4-min walk from Okachimachi Station (JR Yamanote Line) *This shop has relocated. Please see the SHOP page for details.

m.ripple

The renovated building it occupies is home to atelier shops by creators in many different genres, giving it the feel of a marketplace.
The renovated building it occupies is home to atelier shops by creators in many different genres, giving it the feel of a marketplace.
m.ripple

SHOP INFO

m.ripple

mripple1976.com ↗
Address
ROUTE 89 BLDG. 3F, 4-13-9 Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Business hours
Open irregularly / Please refer to the opening calendar on the official website (see link)

Access: 7-min walk from Ueno Station (JR Yamanote Line) *This shop has closed.

Brands featured in this article

Articles in the same category