Tamiya Plamodel Factory Tokyo: Builder's Visit Guide

Current flagship in Shimbashi

Tamiya's official information places TAMIYA PLAMODEL FACTORY TOKYO on 1F of Shintora Yasuda Building, 4-3-1 Shimbashi. Current standard hours are weekdays 11:00–20:00 and weekends/holidays 10:00–19:00.

Tamiya official flagship information

Why it is different from a general hobby store

Tamiya describes the flagship as offering around 6,000 Tamiya products, including plastic models, RC, Mini 4WD and construction-series items, plus event/display space. Use it when Tamiya-specific breadth matters.

The nearby Modelers Store is for repair and spare parts

TAMIYA MODELERS STORE is about one minute away at 4-27-1 Shimbashi and currently specializes in around 2,000 repair/spare parts. Its official page says payment is cashless only and that it does not ship directly to users outside Japan.

Tamiya Modelers Store official page

Use the two stores for different jobs

Travel check

If you buy paints, solvents, blades or aerosols, verify airline and security restrictions for the exact item before taking it home. The fact that a model shop can sell it does not make it baggage-safe.

Decide whether you need the flagship or the parts shop

If your goal is to browse Tamiya kits, Mini 4WD, RC and materials, start with the Plamodel Factory. If you already know the exact repair or replacement part number, the nearby Modelers Store is the more targeted stop. Keeping those jobs separate prevents a spare-part search from turning into an unnecessary full-store browse and helps you leave with the correct component rather than a visually similar part.

Save the exact spare-part number

If the Modelers Store is the reason for the visit, bring the kit instruction sheet or exact part number. A visually similar component can belong to a different kit or production version, so part identity matters more than appearance.