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安心の東証プライム企業
Six floors of cameras.
Or one click from home.

Map Camera is a specialist new and used camera store in Nishi-Shinjuku, run by Syuppin Co., Ltd., a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Come and handle the gear yourself, tax-free — or have it shipped to you anywhere we deliver.

1994Founded in 1994
B1–5FSix floors, by brand
100%Positive eBay feedback
130k+Items shipped via eBay

Why Buy Used at Map Camera

Second-hand gear is cheaper, but the worry is always the same: will it fail next week, and who will help if it does? Our answer is process — every item passes through specialists before it reaches a shelf or a listing.

INSPECTION

Checked by specialist staff

Each item is examined individually — sensor dust on digital bodies, fungus and haze inside interchangeable lenses.

SERVICING

Adjusted by approved technicians

Cameras that need work, including classic bodies, are inspected, repaired and adjusted by manufacturer-approved repair professionals.

DISCLOSURE

Photographed and filmed in detail

We publish close-up photos and video for used items so a first-time buyer can judge condition without holding it.

AFTER-SALES

One week to bring it back

If a fault appears soon after purchase, bring the item to the store within one week for an equivalent replacement or a refund.

A member of staff inspecting a camera at Map Camera
Every item is opened, cleaned and checkedWe grade condition conservatively before setting the price, so the item may look better in person than the grade on the label suggests.
A repair technician servicing a camera
Classic bodies go to the bench first Shutters, rangefinders and light seals are adjusted so a forty-year-old camera works the day you take it home.

Read the full inspection and maintenance process →

Find Your Floor by Brand

The building is organised by manufacturer rather than by price, so a Nikon shooter and a Leica shooter walk in opposite directions at the door. Pick a brand and the right level lights up.

Find my brand

Cards accepted in store
Visa Mastercard American Express Diners Club UnionPay
Please note: SONY products are stocked in Japanese-market specification only. If you need a body with other menu languages, ask a member of staff before you buy, or look at our eBay listings, which state the market version.
Tax-Free Shopping: What to Bring

Eligibility and required documents vary depending on your nationality, residence and entry status. Please check the guidance that applies to you.

FOREIGN VISITORS

Bring the passport you used to enter Japan

Staff will confirm your eligibility for tax-free shopping based on your entry and residence status.

JAPANESE TEMPORARY RETURNEES

Additional proof of overseas residence is required

In addition to your passport, you will need documents confirming your non-resident status, such as a Certificate of Residence or a copy of the Supplementary Family Register, subject to eligibility requirements. Please check the latest guidance before visiting.

AT THE COUNTER

Tell us before you pay

Let a member of staff know that you would like to use tax-free shopping before payment. Staff will check your documents and eligibility.

Tax-free is the only visitor discount we offer. We do not run an additional visitor discount on top of it. Warranty terms can differ between a domestic purchase and a tax-free purchase. Ask staff to confirm the coverage on the specific item before you pay. Items marked “Online only / Internet only” are not held on the shop floor and must be ordered from our website.
Shop from Overseas — No Trip to Tokyo Required

We sell overseas through our eBay store and via Buyee's proxy shopping service. Buyee can purchase eligible items from our Japanese site on your behalf and arrange international delivery.

100%Positive feedback
130k+Items sold on eBay
32kStore followers
eBay award received by Map Camera in 2025
MAP CAMERA × eBay JAPAN

Meet the team behind our global e-commerce business

Watch our eBay Japan video for a closer look at Map Camera and our approach to serving customers overseas.

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Before you order: there are countries and regions we are not able to ship to, and delivery times vary by item and destination. Message us with the product code from the listing and we will confirm both before you pay.

Contact customer service →


Why Photographers Choose Map Camera

Selected themes summarised from public reviews of the Shinjuku store and feedback left on our eBay listings.

★★★★★

Prices on new gear come in under the big Shinjuku electronics chains, before tax-free is applied.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK · GOOGLE REVIEWS
★★★★★

Used bodies and lenses arrive closer to mint than the grade on the label suggested.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK · EBAY
★★★★★

Staff hand over the gear and let you test it on your own camera, in your own time.

CUSTOMER FEEDBACK · GOOGLE REVIEWS
4.2 / 5 from over 1,300 Google reviews of the Shinjuku store
100% positive feedback on eBay across 130,000+ sales
Visit Us — 3 Minutes from Shinjuku Station West Exit
Address Blanche Building, 1-12-5 Nishi-Shinjuku
Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan
Opening hours 11:00 – 19:00, every day
Closed 1 January only
Telephone +81-3-3342-3381
Trade-in centre (5F): +81-3-5909-8499
Nearest station Shinjuku Station, west exit — about 3 minutes on foot
Also close to Shinjuku-nishiguchi and Tochomae stations
Operated by Syuppin Co., Ltd. — listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Tokyo Public Safety Commission licence no. 304360508043
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東京都新宿区西新宿1-12-5
ぶらんしぇビル「マップカメラ」 Tokyo-to Shinjuku-ku Nishi-Shinjuku 1-12-5, Blanche Building — Map Camera
TEL 03-3342-3381
The Map Camera main building in Nishi-Shinjuku Open in Google Maps →

Walking from Shinjuku Station

  1. Leave by the west exit and keep the bus terminal on your left.
  2. Cross towards the tall Yodobashi Camera buildings on Ome-kaido.
  3. Map Camera is on the same block — look for the six-storey Blanche Building.
  4. The trade-in centre is on the 5th floor of the same building.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Map Camera ship products internationally?
Yes. Overseas orders go through our eBay store or use Buyee's proxy shopping service for eligible items from our Japanese site. There are countries and regions we cannot ship to, so check the listing or ask us before you order.
What do I need for tax-free shopping?
Foreign visitors generally need to present the passport used to enter Japan.

Japanese nationals temporarily returning from overseas need their passport plus additional documents proving non-resident status, such as a Certificate of Residence or a copy of the Supplementary Family Register, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements depend on your individual status, so please check the latest guidance before visiting.
Is there any other discount besides tax-free?
No. Tax-free is the only discount we offer, and it cannot be combined with a further visitor discount.
How long does delivery take?
It depends on the item and the destination country. Contact us with the product code before you buy and we will give you an estimate for your address.
Can I buy an item listed as “Online only / Internet only” in the store?
Not in person, no. Those items are held for web orders and must be ordered through our website. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Do the cameras have English menus?
Most bodies sold in Japan can switch menu language, but not all: SONY products at our store are stocked in Japanese-market specification only. Ask staff about the specific model before you pay, or check the market version stated on our eBay listings.
What happens if a used item develops a fault after I buy it?
Bring it to the store within one week of purchase and we will exchange it for an equivalent item or refund you. This does not cover faults we already described in the listing or in the condition rank — for example items sold as “defective” or “junk”.
Can I sell or trade in my gear while visiting Japan?
Yes. Our Buy & Trade-In Center is on the 5th floor. Please bring the equipment, its original box and accessories if available, and photo identification. Eligibility and pricing will be confirmed in store.

Please note: Items purchased tax-free cannot be sold or traded in before they have been taken out of Japan.
Which product code should I quote when I contact you?
The code printed on the product page or the eBay listing. Including it in your first message lets us answer in one reply instead of three.
Open the customer service form →
CAUTION

Fake Map Camera websites exist

Sites copying our name and product photos have been reported. We only sell online through mapcamera.com, our eBay store and Buyee. If a price looks impossible, it is. See the list of known fake sites →