5 Luxury Brands Cheaper in Japan to Shop for
Shopping in Japan is a dream for many after saving for a trip of a lifetime.
That includes luxury shopping!
With the exchange rate and Japan’s tax-free shopping, it makes luxury shopping extremely affordable. Take those factors and apply them to the secondhand market in Japan, and you’re saving thousands of dollars.
But which luxury brands are cheaper in Japan? Let’s find out.
Where are the best deals in Japan?
Everyone loves a deal. Here are the key places to shop in Japan for the best deals!
a. Premium outlets
Just like back home, premium outlets offer the best deals for any items, including luxury goods.
While they are not in the city, they are not difficult to get to. You can make it a day trip and shop for the whole day!
Try Gotemba Premium Outlets in Shizuoka or any Mitsui Outlets across Japan. They often house multiple domestic Japanese and international brands.
b. Second-hand shops for preloved luxury
There are so many vintage designer shops in Japan. And because of Japan’s strict anti-counterfeit laws, it’s difficult for any fakes or dupes to enter the second-hand market.
Here are some second-hand stores in Japan to check out:
- Daikokuya: A well-known second-hand shop in Japan, mainly for Louis Vuitton.
- Brand Off: Another great, preloved store that mainly has preloved handbags and watches.
- Komehyo: Offers a more curated selection of high-end handbags.
All these stores are great, but you’ll need to store hop to find the bag you are looking for.
And if you can’t make it to Japan, you can also try online preloved stores like WeeklyLuxDrop! WeeklyLuxDrop has weekly new arrivals of preloved luxury from the top luxury brands.
From rare, vintage, and discontinued items, you can shop around for different types of handbags, travel pieces, jewelry, and accessories.
What luxury brands are cheap in Japan?
Now you know where to go secondhand, don’t let that stop you from shopping retail in Japan if you are looking for the latest collection.
Whether it’s thanks to tax-free shopping in Japan or a sale deal at the store, here are 5 brands that are cheaper in Japan.
1. Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a popular brand in Japan to shop in, and it’s not hard to see why.
It is an entry-level brand, making it easy for anyone to shop from them
Not only with a wide range of popular Louis Vuitton bags to choose from, but you can also shop at any secondhand store to find classics, discontinued LV, or past seasonal styles.
Some of their items to buy are their Neverfull, Speedy, LV wallets, and small leather goods.
2. Chanel
Chanel is known to increase their bag prices in the past several years. While their prices are consistent worldwide, Chanel in Japan offers a slightly better pricing because of the exchange rate and tax-free shopping.
Many choose Chanel bags to invest in because of their popularity, with the Chanel Flap Bag as the most popular option.
If you go on the preloved route, there are plenty of vintage Chanel bags to buy! So much so, you might find a discontinued Chanel bag in your search.
You can also shop for their wallet, jewelry, and accessories.
3. Onitsuka Tiger
Onitsuka Tiger is a Japanese luxury brand that is always cheaper to buy in the country where they are made.
In general, because of its local pricing and domestic distribution, you can save significantly compared to retail prices abroad.
As a Japanese brand, they have a brand's exclusive "Nippon Made" collection that features Japanese craftsmanship through its dyeing and stitching.
They are mainly sneakers and apparel stores to shop at.
4. Hermès
As one of the oldest brands in the world, Hermes has a lot of reputation to hold, especially in Japan.
Their luxury-focused clientele in Japan mainly focuses on accessories and seasonal items. So, you can definitely buy smaller leather goods, fashion jewelry, silk scarves, twilly, and footwear.
5. Porter
Porter is a well-known Japanese leather brand that you need to check out in Japan.
If you have ever bought anything from overseas, you know about import, shipping, and other costs that make Porter more expensive outside Japan.
But buying in Japan will let you see their full collection, including limited-edition releases and Japan-exclusive colors.
In closing
Finding luxury brands that are cheaper in Japan will mainly depend on the exchange rate. Depending on your home currency, everything you buy is basically automatically discounted.
So, definitely take advantage of any preloved luxury with this opportunity.