If you happen to be in Tokyo, there are a few toy spots that you absolutely cannot miss!

Kiddy Land
While there are other locations in Odaiba and Osaka—as well as one out past Kita-Senju near Kameari Station—the Omotesando branch is the most famous thanks to its five floors packed with toys and character goods, including Rilakkuma, Snoopy, Hello Kitty, Disney characters and more. You can learn more about the various locations on Kiddy Land's English page.

Hakuhinkan Toy Park
Located in Ginza, this is a spot you cannot miss if you’re a fan of the Japanese equivalent to Barbie, known as Licca-chan. Selling all kinds of toys, the shop opened in 1982, and even offers a slot car race track on the fourth floor! While the Ginza shop is the centerpiece, you can also find branches in Shinjuku, Narita, Haneda Airport, Kansai Airport in Osaka, and the New Chitose Airport area in Hokkaido. Click here for store details!

Akihabara Radio Kaikan
The Akihabara Radio Kaikan is nothing less than 10 floors of plastic models, figures, rare otaku toys, and even vintage items you might not be able to find elsewhere. This isn't just one shop, but a collection of more than two dozen stores. Take the Electric Town Exit from Akihabara Station and look for the yellow sign.

Nakano Broadway
Opened in 1966, Nakano Broadway is a four-story shopping mall that can be found at the end of a short shopping arcade north of Nakano Station. With its second and third floors (in particular) dedicated to shops selling anime, manga and collectibles, this isn't so much for general toys, but if you're looking for vintage and otaku stuff, as well as second-hand items, it's a great place to start.

Yamashiroya
Located near Ueno Station, this is a specialty store spanning six floors including everything from action figures to toy guns and babies' toys. You can take a look at the website here (Japanese only), or just head to the store and get lost forever in this huge toy maze!

As one of those shops that basically sells everything, it’s no surprise that Don Quijote has toys, too. The selection varies, but tends to feature video games, second-tier toys and somewhat obscure collectibles—meaning you can often find some cool and random stuff in the mix! And keep your eye out for their cute plush mascot (pictured above)! Check out their English website for a full list of all the locations across the country!

Surprisingly, electronics stores like Bic Camera and Yodobashi Camera also have toys sections. And we aren’t talking about just action figures, but all kinds of kids’ toys like model trains, Lego and much more! For example, one of the current best-sellers at Bic Camera is the toy ramen-making machine you can see here.

To get an idea of the selection you can check out the Bic Camera online shop (in English) and Yodobashi Camera online shop (Japanese only), and you can also visit any of the locations scattered around the country.

Who doesn’t know this world-famous chain? Toys "R" Us has conquered Japan, too, and you can check for locations across the country here.

The variety is as broad as you would expect, and you can get a glimpse of it at their online store (Japanese only). If you're looking for something very Japanese, don’t miss out on their toy sushi set!