Where to Buy Furniture in Japan? The Best Options in 2026

Where to buy furniture in Japan is one of the first things you need to figure out after moving here.

Unlike in many Western countries, most Japanese apartments come empty, sometimes down to the light fixtures. Japanese landlords hand you a key and an empty space, and what happens next is entirely up to you.

Thankfully, Japan has excellent options at every price point, from big chains and dedicated rental services built for expats to second-hand markets, and everything in between.

This guide covers all of it. I’ll walk you through the best stores, online options, second-hand markets, and pickup services for getting rid of old furniture when you're done with it.

Where to Buy Furniture in Japan: The Best Stores 

Whether you’re furnishing a studio or a 3-bedroom apartment, these are the stores where you’ll find just about anything you need for your place.

1. IKEA

IKEA is a popular furniture shop in Japan, largely because it’s a familiar brand with prices that don’t overextend your budget. 

It operates 14 stores across Tokyo-Bay, Yokohama, Shibuya, Tsuruhama (Osaka), Kobe, Fukuoka Shingu, Sendai, Maebashi, Shin-Misato, Tachikawa, Yokohama Bay Quarter, Nagakute, Kyoto, and Hiroshima.

A great thing about IKEA is that you’ll find everything you need, from rugs and storage boxes to TV stands and carpets. It’s a solid one-stop shop. However, before you visit, keep in mind that IKEA stores have different opening hours, special offers, and stock availability.

These are the services you can find at IKEA stores:

• Shipping and delivery service (free for small items ¥10,000 or above).

• Furniture assembly service. You can book directly through IKEA, which’ll cost ¥5,500+ and an extra assembly fee depending on the type of furniture. You can also hire a certified independent assembler through the ANYTIMES app from ¥3,500.

• Planning services, including interior planning (¥4,900/room for a 1-hour session), business interior design (¥9,900 regular price), and free kitchen planning available both in-store and remotely. All services require booking in advance as slots aren’t always available.

• Curtain repair service where IKEA hems and resizes their ready-made curtains (¥1,500) or sews custom curtains from pre-cut fabrics (starting from ¥3,500).

Most IKEA furniture comes flat-pack, so you can assemble it yourself if you don’t need that service.

Overall, IKEA is a good option if you’re moving to Japan and want something familiar while easing into the new environment.

2. Nitori

Nitori is to Japan what IKEA is to the USA and many European countries. It’s a fair comparison because, like IKEA, you get low prices and many options to choose from.

The Nitori Group has 877 stores across Japan, making it the country’s biggest furniture retail group.

There are four other Nitori brands besides the main one:

• Deco Home, focused on affordable home items and fashion

• N+, an apparel brand for adult women offering affordable, easy-to-coordinate daily wear

• Nitori Business, which serves corporate clients with furniture for offices and commercial spaces

• Shimachu Homes, a furniture and home goods brand that covers beds, sofas, dining sets, storage, and more

There's free shipping for orders over ¥11,000. Nitori also offers a ¥2,750 assembly service (per item) and a ¥3,300 room installation service, both of which you can select while checking out.

Overall, Nitori is a good first stop if you’re on a tight budget and want to quickly get settled.

3. Muji

If you want your space to have a minimalistic vibe, consider shopping at Muji, as that’s the feel their furniture has. However, people consider Muji more expensive than Ikea and Nitori, but do say items are long-lasting.

Muji is well known for its “no-brand” philosophy, which means no logos or fancy packaging.

Muji has a waste-reduction initiative that’s great for budget-conscious buyers, where they sell used items with scratches and stains at a bargain. They have over 717 stores across areas like Tokyo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Hokkaido. Free shipping is available if you buy items worth ¥5,000 or above, but this doesn't apply to furniture.

4. Zara Home

Zara Home is the furniture component of the fashion brand with 3 locations across Japan. They’re a good place to shop if you want your home to feel stylish and elegant without breaking the bank.

They have less inventory than you’d find in other furniture stores in Japan. You’ll find things like chairs, stools, dining tables, outdoor tables, sideboards, display cases, and couches. However, there are no bed frames or large statement pieces, so it’s better as a finishing touch once the big items are already in place.

Free shipping is available for orders over ¥4,990, excluding discounted items. However, the minimum order value for free shipping may vary depending on the items you choose. 

5. Francfranc 

Francfranc is another one-stop shop to consider when you want to completely furnish your apartment. Their prices are in the mid-range, and they have all the essentials, like beds, sofas, tables, and storage.

They have a member-only service that includes 5% off birthday coupons and free shipping on miscellaneous goods orders of ¥5,000 or more. Large items like furniture, rugs, and mirrors have separate per-item shipping fees that vary by product, with a maximum of ¥15,000 per order.

Francfranc has over 150 stores across Japan, with locations in Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Tokyo, Hokuriku, Koshinetsu, Tokai, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. 

A big perk is that you can get a free interior design consultation service at some of their stores. An interior specialist uses a 3D simulator to suggest a room layout based on your floor plan.

They can also help you place curtains, rugs, and art in your space. This is especially helpful if you’re not a design-savvy person. And it’s free!

6. MEGAMAX

MEGAMAX is one of Japan’s largest furniture outlet stores. They’re worth checking out if you're on a budget and want to buy furniture at a discount.

MEGMAX has 2 stores, one in Inzai City, Chiba Prefecture, and another in Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture.

One secret to the low prices is that they stock items that don’t make it to regular retail. These include older models, discontinued products, items with some scratches, and furniture that’s been restored.

They offer assembly services for most in-store items. For some items, assembly and installation are free upon delivery within their designated areas. For others, an assembly fee applies and varies by product.

They also lend you a light truck (free of charge) if you buy large items and want to take them home yourself. The rental window is between 10:30 and 16:00, and you’ll need to return it within 2 hours.

7. WOOD YOU LIKE

WOOD YOU LIKE specializes in custom solid wood furniture, from tables and desks to chairs, sofas, shelves, cabinets, and beds. If you can afford it and want pieces that will last a long time, this is a great place to shop. Getting a piece from them means that you'll own something with real warmth and character that improves with age.

WOOD YOU LIKE has 3 locations, and they’re all in Tokyo: Omotesando, Aoyama, and Akishima. They handcraft all their products at their factory in Akishima City.

You can buy their ready-to-buy pieces or place custom orders tailored to your needs and taste.  They aren’t cheap, but you’ll get your money’s worth and then some.

Japan Online Furniture Store: Buying from Home 

Not everyone wants to visit a furniture store, so you can buy furniture online in Japan, and the store will deliver the items to your doorstep.

IKEA 

With IKEA, you can shop for furniture online either from their website or mobile app. Here are the key things to know:

• Delivery for small items starts from ¥500, and it’s free for IKEA Family members on orders of ¥10,000 or more.

• Delivery for large items starts from ¥4,500. It costs ¥2,250 for IKEA Family members who spend ¥45,000 or more.

• Payment options include credit card, PayPay, Apple Pay (iOS and Safari only), and IKEA gift cards.

IKEA doesn’t deliver to areas like remote islands. Also, beyond the standard delivery fees, you’ll face extra charges (from ¥11,000) if their team needs to carry items up stairs or perform any lifting or lowering work (from ¥17,050).

Nitori

Besides their website and mobile app, Nitori has a virtual reality (VR) showroom that you can access from mobile phones, tablets, and PCs.

Below are the key details about shopping online at Nitori:

• You get free shipping on interior goods and accessories for orders above ¥11,000.

• Delivery for large furniture and appliances starts at ¥3,300.

• If you need their team to assemble furniture, you can add the assembly service at checkout for ¥2,750 per item.

• You can only get installation and setup from Nitori's distribution center. Courier services won’t do that.

• Nitori delivers to some remote islands, including Okinawa, Ishigaki Island, Miyako Island, etc., each with its own charges.

• Nitori supports 10 payment methods, including credit card, PayPay, Rakuten Pay, and bank transfer.

Muji

Muji also lets you shop via their website and mobile app. Here’s what to keep in mind:

• You get free shipping for orders of ¥5,000 or more, but it depends on the product. Some furniture qualifies, while others don’t.

• Any small items that don’t qualify for free shipping will only cost a flat ¥500 to ship.

• If you save items to your favorites, Muji will notify you by email or app push notification when they go on sale.

• Payment options include credit card, UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay, PayPay, Rakuten Pay, and cash on delivery.

Where to Buy Cheap Furniture in Japan (Second-Hand)

Sometimes, you just need a cheap, second-hand piece to set up your accommodation. Thankfully, Japan has a strong resale culture, and people take good care of their furniture, meaning used items are in decent condition.

Online Furniture Platforms

Bookmark these websites if you’re happy to go with second-hand furniture in Japan: 

• Mercari: A C2C platform for selling new and used items. Furniture is just one of the many things you’ll find there. You can get everything from new, unused furniture to items in very poor condition in this resale marketplace.

• Jimoty: Japan’s version of Craigslist, where you can find everything, including furniture. You browse items near you, contact the seller directly, and arrange the pickup and other details with them.

• Karrot: A neighborhood-based app where listings are sorted by location, so everything you see is close to where you live. Like Jimoty, all transactions are done in person, and there are no transaction fees. They’re a good option if you want to find furniture from people in your immediate area.

In-store Furniture Shops 

If you’d rather see furniture in person before buying, then check out these chains: 

• Treasure Factory: A large chain with over 300 stores across Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kinki, Chugoku, Shikoku, and Kyushu, with new locations opening regularly. They buy and sell different used items, including furniture and home appliances. They have a big furniture selection, and you can walk in, find something you like, and take items home the same day.

• Hard Off: A popular chain with over 1,000 stores across Japan and overseas. Japanese locations include Tokyo, Hokkaido, Tohoku, Kanto, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. They’re widely known for electronics, musical instruments, and audio equipment, but also carry furniture and home appliances. Different stores will have different items because it depends on what customers are selling off.

• 2nd Street: Has 958 stores throughout Japan with locations in areas like Tokyo, Kanagawa, Osaka, Aichi, Saitama, Chiba, Hyogo, and Fukuoka. They’re a good one-stop shop if you want to tick multiple boxes in one visit. Just keep in mind that they don’t stock regular bed frames or mattresses, and you’ll only find sofa beds and folding beds.

Furniture Pickup Services in Japan

If you’re not furnishing your home from scratch, just replacing some pieces with new ones, you can schedule a sodai gomi pickup through your municipality. This, however, comes with a fee and takes planning.

Instead of doing that, you can use 家具引き取りサービス (kagu hikitori sa-bisu), a furniture pickup service that many furniture stores offer. The best part? They collect your old items at the same time they deliver the new ones.

IKEA 

With IKEA Japan, there are two ways to get rid of your old furniture when buying new.

The first is their sofa and mattress takeback service. When your new sofa or mattress is delivered, they’ll take the old one away at the same time.

However, it has to be the same type, size, and quantity as what you’re buying, and it doesn’t apply to online purchases.

The second is their Buyback and Resell Service. You bring your used IKEA furniture to the store, and they’ll buy it back from you in exchange for in-store credit. The item’s condition determines how much you get.

Nitori

Nitori’s furniture pickup service costs ¥4,400 per visit. Here are the key things to know:

• The service is only available when you select Nitori’s own distribution center as the delivery method. It’s not available if you use couriers.

• They can only collect items of the same type and quantity as what you’re purchasing. So if you’re buying a sofa, they’ll only take one sofa away.

• They accept furniture from other brands, not just Nitori pieces.

If you’re applying for the furniture removal service online, add the item to your cart and check the “Pickup Service (+¥4,400)” box at checkout. However, if you’re shopping in their store, just let the staff know when you place your order.

Francfranc

Unlike IKEA and Nitori, Francfranc’s pickup service is free. Here’s what you should know:

• Ensure that you’ve packaged the old furniture so delivery staff can easily take it once they arrive.

• If the old item needs to be disassembled, the delivery staff will handle it, as long as you’ve let them know in advance.

• If your old furniture is too large to fit into their truck, they may not be able to take it.

• The service is currently available in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba, Saitama, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, and Yamanashi prefectures. Some remote islands don’t qualify.

Treasure Factory

Treasure Factory doesn’t offer the traditional type of furniture pickup service that others do. 

They have an on-site purchase service where a team comes to your home to assess the furniture you want to get rid of. They’ll make you an offer on the spot, and if you accept it, they’ll take the furniture that same day. 

The service is 100% free. You don’t pay any visit fees, assessment fees, or removal fees. And if you change your mind or turn down their offer, you pay nothing. 

Where to Rent Furniture in Japan 

If you’re in Japan only temporarily, spending a large sum on pieces you may only use for a short time may not be ideal.

For such cases, some brands offer rental furniture in Japan. 

Kasite.com 

Kasite.com is a furniture and home appliance rental service with over 10,000 items to choose from, including furniture. They deliver nationwide across Japan, except for remote islands and some mountainous areas.

Rental periods start from 30 days, and you can even rent just one item, making them a good option for short stays or one-off needs.

If something breaks during your rental period, they’ll repair or replace it for free. If you move while the contract is active, they’ll collect your current items (for ¥33,000) and send a matching set to your new address.

Geo Arekore Rental 

Geo Arekore Rental doesn’t focus on traditional furniture like beds and sofas. Instead, they’re a good place to get home appliances for accessorizing your living space, such as humidifiers, air purifiers, portable coolers, futon dryers, and smart home devices.

They have three rental periods: short-term rentals starting from 2 nights and 3 days, monthly rentals for longer use, and a “rent to buy” option.

Rentio

Rentio’s furniture inventory is quite limited, mainly offering office chairs, pillows, mattresses, and a small selection of folding tables. So it’s not the best place if you’re looking to furnish a full apartment.

One incentive for using them is their Trouble-Free Guarantee. If an item you rented spoils or is damaged through no fault of yours, there’s no charge. 

And even if you accidentally damage an item (or there is damage or malfunction out of your control), your compensation is capped at ¥2,000 per incident, subject to Rentio’s terms and conditions. However, this cap does not apply to lost or stolen items, or items deemed unrepairable (say from water damage or severe breakage), for which you may be liable for up to 100% of the item’s retail price (capped at ¥500 per accessory). There are a few items that have exceptions, too, which are noted separately on the product pages online. 

RaCLEaaS 

RaCLEaaS is a great place to rent furniture in Japan. They have sofas, beds, TV furniture, tables, and more. You can rent single items or sets.

One unique thing about RaCLEaaS is that everything in their catalog is new. However, unlike other brands, you’re locked into yearly contracts, ranging from 1 to 5 years.

All products come with an extended warranty that covers accidental damage, so you won’t pay anything if something breaks. That is, as long as the damage falls within the warranty’s coverage and repair costs don’t go over the limit.

AMMS NANDEMO LEASE 

AMMS NANDEMO LEASE, located at 1-15-12 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo, focuses on home furniture, home appliances, and business furniture. They have two rental models: 1-4 year plans, where you can lease new items, and shorter-term rentals ranging from 1 month.

As long as the lease is active and damages are within the scope of the manufacturer's warranty, they’ll repair any items that break. 

Tokyo Lease Corporation

Tokyo Lease Corporation has been renting furniture to expats and international residents since 1968. Their clients include multinational corporations and international residents relocating to Tokyo who need a fully furnished home without the commitment of buying everything outright.

They’re located at 1-9-7 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, a 5-minute walk from Kamiyacho Station Exit 5 on the Hibiya Line. Here, you can get European-style sofas, king-size beds, dining sets, storage, curtains, and appliances.

They offer three types of rental packages: short-term packages (1 to 6 months), long-term packages (6 to 36 months), and room packages that come already put together, so you don’t have to figure out what goes with what.

Summary: Where to Buy Japanese Furniture

You no longer have to wonder where to buy furniture in Tokyo and other Japanese cities.

Whether you want something new, need budget-friendly options, or need to rent for a short stay, there’s something for you.

One thing to keep in mind is that furniture fit can depend on the property in Japan. While newer Japanese apartments and houses may have plenty of space for larger pieces, older or smaller units (like studio apartments) may have narrower doorways or stairwells that make it tricky to move large or non-disassemblable furniture. Before buying furniture in Japan, it’s worth measuring these access points to make sure your chosen furnishings will fit. 

If you find it difficult to adjust to Japanese-style furniture or simply prefer Western- and European-style pieces, you can get them from brands like Tokyo Lease Corporation.

Companies like this provide imported furniture, and because they know Japanese apartment layouts inside out, they’ll let you know what will fit in your space before they deliver anything.