Hello. I'm Sakurako, a staff member at ERIDA ELDA.
This time, we will be talking about Okachimachi in Tokyo, the town of jewelry.
〇Okachimachi
There are many people who say that Okachimachi is "difficult to go alone," "a little scary," and "can ordinary people buy things there?"
・Anyone can shop with peace of mind.
-You can buy jewelry 30% to 70% cheaper than at a department store.
Here are three tips for shopping cheaply.
① Recommended shops
This shop is located on the east side of JR Okachimachi Station (in the area of Jewelry Town in the photo below), and is open even on weekends. The shops in this area target the general public, and the customer service is excellent.
② Price negotiation
Don't just take the prices on jewelry at face value. In Okachimachi, there are stores that have calculators or stores where the staff carry calculators. In those cases, they will give you a discount on some items. However, there are some items that you cannot discount at all.
③Preparation
We recommend that you research the market price of jewelry in advance. If you check the market price online and in department stores before going to Okachimachi, you will be able to see how cheap it is. This will also be advantageous when negotiating prices.
Summary
If you haven't been to Okachimachi yet, you should definitely go there! There's so much jewelry that just looking at it will lift your spirits!
