



We’re one of the leading pioneer stores supporting the musical instrument industry in the city of Tokyo for 77 years.

Shimokura Musical Instrument Co. was established in 1937 by founder,Takashi Shimokura, who originally opened the store specializing in string and wind instruments. Since its conception, we have passed on a notion to contribute to the growth and development of musical culture. Hence, we have expanded our services not only in selling the instruments but also in providing complete after-care services as well as training repair technicians to further assist our customers. As we advance into the 21st century, it is very reassuring that music, the one language the whole world understands, will be continually evolving and soothing the hearts of all mankind. This reassurance comes from the innovations that the musical world is continually making to fulfill the needs of all the culturally diverse people on this planet who love the beauty of music. We at Shimokura Musical Instrument Co. are committed to providing the expertise to empower its users to create their own wonderful music.
Following items are available on-hand in store at anytime:
●More than 1,000 wind instruments such as 120 Flutes, 110 Clarinets, 170 Saxophones, 40 Oboes, 10 Bassoon,
140 Trumpets, 55 Trombones, 40 French Horns, 15 Tubas.
●More than 800 domestic/imported first class Electric Guitars
●More than 60 Drums, 300 Cymbals
●More than 400 domestic/imported first class Acoustic Guitars
●More than 1,000 stringed instruments such as Violin, Viola, Cello etc., specially, inventory of Violin is more than 260 items
picked up from European first class.
●More than 300 Bows
●There are two stores for Guitar, which main store and "Shimokura Second Hands" Eand there is more than 1,500 of
Second-Hands Guitar and Basses.
●There is large inventory of Amplifier, Effects unit, Recording Equipments and parts.
The History of Shimokura Musical Instrument Co.
Since the company was established in 1937, we have opened numerous stores in Ochanomizu. We expanded our business in Hachioji and Ohmiya covering the Kanto area. We further established Shimokura Violin Co., and Shimokura Second-Hands which specializes in used guitars. With the opening of Creare Music School and Simora Stringed Instrument Repair Studio, we are continuing to expand our expertise as all-around music specialists.
Shimokura Musical Instrument Co. provides all-inclusive customer care services.
We will support the complete life span of your instrument as well as helping you get the most enjoyment out of it also.
Shimokura Musical Instrument Co. consists of three elements; "sell E "repair Eand "educate E
We carry a large inventory of new/used, house and major brand products.
We have excellent communication with branch stores to promptly and courteously assist our customers Erepair needs. Through our music school, our customers can learn how to play their instrument as well as have the learning experience of performing in various events and concerts. These are the three elements that make Shimokura group the leader in the music industry.
Shimokura Musical Instrument Co. provides duty-free services to travelers. There will be 8% tax exemption from the purchase price.


Tax Free Shop

Shimokura Musical Instrument Co. provides tax-free services to travelers. There will be 8% tax exemption from the purchase price. This applies to one item over 10,000 yen only. However, if you are purchasing items such as tuners and mouthpieces that are less than 10,000 yen, you will still qualify for tax exemption so long as the total purchase exceeds 10,000 yen. Expendable supplies such as reeds, strings, grease and oil do not apply.
Shimokura’s Original Brand
We’re also developing our original private brand. This will allow us to not only manufacture the instrument in house but to control and maintain the products that will allow us to accommodate our customers Eneeds in addition to providing products of good quality with a low purchase price.
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Flute, Saxophone, Clarinet, Trumpet, Pocket Trumpet
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Signal Trumpet |
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Flute, Saxophone |
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Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Bow |
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Violin, Viola, Cello |
List of instrument handling
Shimokura Musical Instruments Co.Group
Company Information |
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Foundation |
1937 |
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Establishment |
1952 |
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Number of Employee |
130 |
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Annual Turnover |
4,800,000,000 yen |
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CEO |
Yukio Shimokura |
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Details of Business |
Instrument Distribution and Import branded Instrument |
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Shimokura Original Brand |
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Main Bank |
Bank of Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ |
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Store |
Ochanomizu Shop |
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Group Corporation |
Shimokura Violin Co., Ltd |
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History of Company |
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1937 | Shimokura & Co., founded |
1952 | Established Shimokura musical instruments Co., Ltd |
1964 | Shimokura musical instruments Co., Ltd |
1975 | Ms. Takako Shimokura inaugurated as CEO. |
1976 | Established Omiya store and serve for customer in Saitama, Gunma, and Tochigi Area |
1980 | Renovated main bldg at Ochanomizu and provide specialty space each floor. |
1982 | Established hachioji Store and serve for Tama, Sagamihara, and Yamanashi Area. |
1986 | Separated Violin Section and established Shimokura Violin Co., Ltd and Shimokura Second hands Co., Ltd. |
1999 | Opened Shimokura Second Hands No.2 Store at ochanomizu |
2001 | Opened “Creare” of music school in Hachioji store.Opened Maintenance and Repair Center at 4th floor in next of Main Bldg. |
2002 | Shimokura Violin Co., Ltd moved Omi-Kyodai Bldg where is cross street of main blsg.Maintenance and Repair Center moved main bldg for expanded business. |
2003 | Established “Shimora” of Stringed Instrument Repair Studio at Konoe-Kyodai Bldg 3rd floor. |
2005 | Expanded Winds Instrument space and move Maintenance and Repair Center to 4th floor of main bldg. Mr. Yukio Simokura inaugurated as CEO |
2006 | Opened “Creare” of music school in Omiya store as hachioji which capacity of 500 students. Opened Shimokura Acoustic Guitar Specialty store at next from main bldg. |
Duty Free Purchasing requires your passport at shops. Please bring it when you visit to store. |
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∇ Wind Instrument Repair Center |
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∇ Guitar and Bass |
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∇ Acoustic Guitar |
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∇ Drum,Percussion |
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∇ Digital,AMP,Effecter,Mic |
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∇ Shimokura Second Hands Part1 |
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∇ Shimokura Violin |
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∇ Atelier "Shimora" |
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∇Omiya Shop |
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∇Hachioji Shop |
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∇Music School Creale Omiya |
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∇Music School Creale Hachioji |
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Access Map
To access by train, JR or Subway is also convenient too. The neighboring stations are JR Ochanomizu Station, Ochanomizu Station Marunouchi Line subway or the Shin-Ochanomizu Station Chiyoda Line subway.

If you’re taking a taxi, just mention to the driver “Ochanomizu Station, Ochanomizubashiguchi Ein Japanese or simply print out our map and give it to your driver.