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About Ikebe Musical Instruments Store

■About Ikebe Musical Instruments Store

Established in 1975, Ikebe Musical Instruments Store is one of Japan’s largest general musical instruments store. With a long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but all over the world.　

■Product lineup unique to a specialty store

It features a wide range of products, including new, used, and vintage instruments, electric guitars, acoustic guitars, electric basses, acoustic basses, ukuleles, drums, synthesizers, digital pianos, wind instruments, accordions, DJ equipment, recording equipment, audio equipment, music-related software, sheet music, music-related books, and many more.

■We also have a large selection of used instruments

Each store has a large selection of used instruments, including electric guitars, basses, acoustic guitars, and effects pedals. We also operate a used instrument specialty store, “IKEBE Reuse,” in each area. We also have Japan-exclusive models and rare instruments, so don’t miss out.

■About our stores

We have 31 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.

In Shibuya, Tokyo, we have opened the flagship store “IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA)” that brings together a number of musical instrument specialty stores and acts as a base for entertainment culture.

Live events are also held in the event space on the first floor, so please stop by when you visit Japan.

■Tax-Free Shopping

Enjoy tax-free shopping at our store. You may take your purchases home as carry-on luggage or choose our international shipping service. For details, please ask a member of our staff.

Store information

We have stores in four popular areas: Shibuya, Akihabara, Ikebukuro, and Osaka (Shinsaibashi).

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Osaka area

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Examples of brands we handle (we also handle products from many other brands)

In addition to these, we offer a wide selection of Japanese domestic brands and products exclusively available here in Japan

Store Services

Payment Methods

We accept various credit cards and code payments. *The following is an example.

Multilingual support

We use translation tools to provide product information to customers visiting Japan.
Please feel free to contact us.

Shipping & Travel-Friendly Packing

We offer both international shipping services and secure, travel-friendly packing for customers who wish to take their purchases home as checked or carry-on luggage.

Take It Home Yourself

When taking your item home yourself, we carefully pack it using cushioning materials and reinforced packaging to help ensure safe transportation during your journey. For instruments shipped overseas, we provide appropriate packaging based on the type and size of the instrument.

＜Packaging Example＞

International Shipping

We offer international shipping to eligible countries and regions for products purchased in-store. Tax-free purchases are available through this service. (No airport procedures are required.) Each instrument is carefully packed according to its size and specifications to ensure safe delivery.

＜Available Shipping Destinations＞

China・South Korea・Hong Kong・Taiwan・Singapore・Thailand・Indonesia・Malaysia・Philippines・Vietnam・Australia・United States・Canada・United Kingdom・Spain・Italy・France・Germany・Netherlands・Austria・Switzerland

＜Costs associated with international shipping＞

Product price (excluding tax), shipping fee (excluding tax), system fee (including tax)

Important Notes

・Some items cannot be shipped due to courier restrictions or destination country regulations.
・Only items purchased at this store are eligible for international shipping.
・Domestic shipping within Japan (including hotels, airports, and other addresses in Japan) is not available.

TAX-FREE Guide

Customers eligible for tax exemption (In-store purchases only)

[Non-residents with Japanese nationality]
Japanese nationals who have continuously resided outside Japan for more than two years are eligible for tax-free shopping upon presentation of the required documents.

In addition to your passport, please present one of the following documents to verify your overseas residency:

・Copy of the Supplementary Family Register (Koseki no Fuhyo)

・Certificate of Overseas Residence

・My Number Card showing overseas relocation status

These documents will be used to confirm that you have continuously resided outside Japan for more than two years and that less than six months have passed since your temporary return to Japan.

Duty-free Items and amounts

・Minimum purchase amount for tax-free shopping: ¥5,000 (excluding tax)
・There is no maximum purchase limit. (The former ¥500,000 upper limit has been abolished.)
・Some items are not eligible for tax exemption.

Tax-Free Procedure

All stores offer tax-free shopping. Please ask our staff for assistance.

For Customers Taking Their Purchases Home

[Notes]
・To qualify for a tax refund, you must present your passport, the purchased items, and the receipt at a designated tax-free processing terminal (kiosk or electronic terminal) located at an airport or seaport when departing Japan within 90 days of the purchase date. Please complete this procedure before checking in any baggage containing the purchased items.
・Tax refund procedures are processed on a per-receipt basis. If even one item listed on a receipt is missing, you will not be eligible for a refund for any of the items on that receipt.
・The quantity of items purchased must be limited to what you can personally carry out of Japan when departing.
・Some items are not eligible for tax-free shopping.

How to order from the Online Store

Orders to our store are accepted at Ikebe Musical Instruments Store.

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We look forward to welcoming you sincerely.