Hobby Plaza Model Shop (ホビープラザ模型店)

ホビープラザ模型店 is a small, specialist hobby shop in Tama-Plaza that focuses on airplane scale models and related supplies. It stocks kits from Japanese manufacturers and carries paints, tools, and accessories for modelers.

The shop is located inside the shopping street near Tama-Plaza station and operates weekdays and weekends (11:00–20:00; closed Wednesdays). The owner asks customers to call ahead to confirm hours or stock.

Start by browsing shelves of 1/72 to 1/32 scale aircraft kits and boxed models from makers like Hasegawa, Zoukei‑Mura and Wave.

What you'll find

• New and older airplane model kits across common scales.
• Modeling supplies: paints, adhesives, brushes, decals and basic tools.
• Staff who can point to compatible parts or recommend paints for specific kits.
• Compact shop layout — limited demo space, focused on retail sales.

Best way to experience it:

Walk from Tama-Plaza station (2–5 minutes) and call 045-902-5797 before you go if you want to check for a specific kit or confirm opening hours. Bring measurements or kit codes for replacement parts to speed assistance.

• Open 11:00–20:00, closed Wednesdays; staff recommend calling ahead.
• Located inside the Tama-Plaza shopping street, ~2–5 minutes from the station.
• Small shop footprint; limited on-site workshop or demo space.
• Accepts cash and likely card—confirm for large purchases when you call.