Minicar Salon Yu

Minicar Salon Yu is a small, independent shop for die‑cast and model car collectors that presents itself as a relaxed “salon” where visitors can browse and chat while listening to BOSE audio. The owner opened the shop in 2011 and maintains both a physical salon and an online store.

The official site lists a Kichijoji address and midday opening hours (Tue–Sat 12:00–15:30; Sun 12:00–15:00, closed Mon) and notes in‑shop purchases are cash only. Several local directories show a different street address using the same phone number, so confirm the current physical location before planning a visit.

A compact, curator‑led shop focused on die‑cast model cars with a calm, salon‑style interior.

Look out for:

• Carefully displayed vintage and contemporary minicar models.

• A relaxed listening environment with BOSE background audio.

• Owner/manager knowledge and small‑batch or hard‑to‑find items.

• The online store option if a specific model isn’t on the shelf.

Best way to experience it: Call the listed phone number to confirm the shop’s current location, visit during the midday opening window (short hours), bring cash for in‑store purchases, and allow time to browse—this is a small, specialist space rather than a large retail outlet.

• Confirm the shop address by phone before visiting (sources list two different Kichijoji addresses).

• In‑store purchases are cash only per the official site.

• Short midday opening hours; shop can close earlier on occasion.

• Phone/FAX: 0422‑22‑5232 (use to check location and current hours).