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Title: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Darren Cook on April 25, 2009, 05:09:26 PM

Gday guys,

I have a week in Tokyo next month and wondering if anyone knows of any must-see tackle shops that i could visit.
Interested In Gt lures and whatever.....

Thanks in advance for the help, Darren

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Brandon Khoo on April 25, 2009, 05:32:32 PM

there are a few stores in Shibuya worth a look like Tackleberry and Sansui.
David Clumpner was there was very recently - send him a PM

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Stephen Polzin on April 25, 2009, 06:05:00 PM

Quote from: Brandon Khoo on April 25, 2009, 05:32:32 PM

there are a few stores in Shibuya worth a look like Tackleberry and Sansui.

I went to the Tackleberry in/near Wakayama when I was over there.  Could spend all day in there.  It's a franchise selling used fishing tackle.  Wasn't heaps of GT stuff, but there was an amazing assortment of lures that I'd never seen before.  Worth a look for something different. 

cheers,

steve

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Chris Wong on April 27, 2009, 08:21:37 AM

Sansui have a number of stores around Shibuya (Tokyo) but there is one specialising in saltwater tackle to visit. They have a wide range of gear but not specialising in any one particular disipline. Sorry, don't have an address but it is around the corner from Tackleberry.

Mogi Pro Shop near Yokohama is worth a vist if you have time. Shibuya is a transport hub & not hard to get on a train to Yokohama, just 1/2 hr away.

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Darren Cook on May 27, 2009, 08:37:14 AM

Thanks for the help guys.

Went to Sansui yesterday and its pretty impressive. Its gonna be hard to leave here without grabbing a Carpenter rod, Cheers Darren.

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Brandon Khoo on May 27, 2009, 08:41:23 AM

as long as you only get one. it's only a problem if you get three or four rods, a reel or two, twenty poppers, twenty jigs, accessories, terminals etc    ;D  ;D

Quote from: Darren Cook on May 27, 2009, 08:37:14 AM

Thanks for the help guys.

Went to Sansui yesterday and its pretty impressive. Its gonna be hard to leave here without grabbing a Carpenter rod, Cheers Darren.

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Darren Cook on May 27, 2009, 08:46:01 AM

Quote from: Brandon Khoo on May 27, 2009, 08:41:23 AM

as long as you only get one. it's only a problem if you get three or four rods, a reel or two, twenty poppers, twenty jigs, accessories, terminals etc    ;D  ;D

Quote from: Darren Cook on May 27, 2009, 08:37:14 AM

Thanks for the help guys.

Went to Sansui yesterday and its pretty impressive. Its gonna be hard to leave here without grabbing a Carpenter rod, Cheers Darren.

Thats so the case Brandon.
I think i need to put a restriction on the credit card before i go back this morning.

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Dan Konig on August 27, 2012, 06:35:35 PM

Apologies for dredging up an old post, but looking likely to have to stop by Tokyo in a couple of weeks and was wondering whether anyone had any good recommendations.

Are Tackleberry and Sansui still the best options?

Any others which people can recommend?

Dan

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Charles Cintron on August 31, 2012, 04:59:58 AM

Howzit Dan,

Im in Tokyo quite often and the best shops i've seen are Pro Shop Mogi and Sansui in Shibuya. To get to Pro Shop Mogi first get to Yokohama station or Shin-Yokohama station. Shin Yokohama station would be less crowded and easier to get around. Then take the Blue Line (subway) to Azamino station which is the last stop in that direction. When you arrive in Azamino take the West Exit, as you get to the top of the stairs out of the station turn left. Once on street level you will come to a large intersection. The road forms a upside down "T" with the station to your back and a hill should be on your left, cross the street with the hill to your left and walk down the center of the "T". Stay on the left hand side of the street for 5-7 mins and you will see the sign for Pro Shop Mogi!

If you get lost go back to the station buy two beers from the vending machines find the prettiest girl you can find and ask for directions. Don't worry if she can't speak english or your native tongue its all part of the experience.

I believe there are directions to shibuya Sansui in english if you google it, very easy.

The first pic below is the sign for pro shop mogi on the side of the street, the second pic is a sample of the lures in Sansui Shibuya.

Good Luck hope you find it and don't spend the kids college tuition when you get there!

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Nathan Tsao on August 31, 2012, 06:35:41 AM

Charlie you slut

Title: Re: Tokyo Tackle.
Post by: Dan Konig on August 31, 2012, 01:41:23 PM

Great directions, thanks Charles.

Will definitely keep an eye out for pretty girls as soon as I get to Azamino (just in case I get lost of course).

Lucky I'm going over with minimal luggage, as I fear I may be coming back with more than a few new 'investments'.

Dan