What does a Diamond rating mean in my 301-shop Japan Pokémon card guide?
I reserve 4.0+ scores for shops with standout prices and unique selections beyond hyper-Modern cards. Hareruya 2 (5/5), Cardon (5/5), Card Secret (5/5) earned Diamond for a reason.
If you only have a few days, start with Diamond shops.
Only have 2 days in Japan? The Diamond-tier curated Google Maps list solves this.
Hit only 4.0+ rated shops. 2 days in Tokyo means Akihabara plus Ikebukuro: 70+ shops including Cardon (5/5), Ninnin (5/5), Card Secret (5/5), and Hareruya 2 (5/5).
Most TCG shops open at noon and close at 8 PM. Two days is plenty when you know where to go.
Only have a few days in Japan? Use the curated Diamond-shop Google Maps list to prioritize the best Pokémon card shops.
If you have extra time, Gold (3.75/5) shops are also worth a visit. There's also a list with all 301 shops for deeper tours.
Both lists are free with the guide.
Akihabara has 44 Pokémon card shops. Most are mediocre.
The Diamond-tier gems:
- Hareruya 2 (5/5): Tax Free, consistently great prices
- Cardon (5/5): Phenomenal variety; they negotiate on expensive cards
- Ninnin 2-go (5/5): Cream of the crop selection
- Snkrdunk (4.5/5): Legendary PSA slab selection
- Laurie Honpo (4.5/5): Found my Gold Star Mewtwo here
Skip Treca Capital EDION (1/5). Time is money in Akihabara.
Pokillionaire