We would like to introduce the largest auto parts store in Tokyo, A PIT Autobacs Shinonome.
A PIT Autobacs Shinonome is a car parts and service specialty store located in Shinonome, Koto-ku, Tokyo. The store is part of the Autobacs Group, which provides high-quality car maintenance, repair, and customization services. Car enthusiasts will find car-related parts and goods throughout the store!
(Japan, 2-7-20 Shinonome, Koto-ku, Tokyo)
Goods Corner, where you’ll never get tired of going.
As you proceed through the entrance of the store, you will see F1 and GT uniforms all over the wall on the left side! If you are a car fan, you are sure to be excited! You will find team uniforms of Ferrari, McLaren, etc., as well as car-related fashion items such as T-shirts with cars printed on them, etc. Some of them have Japanese cars such as GT-R printed on them, so why don’t you buy them as souvenirs?
A little further on from the clothing area, the next area is the shoes area.
In addition to authentic racing shoes, there are also fashionable sneakers for everyday driving.
All shoes have thin soles, so you should not feel tired when driving.
In addition to shoes, there are also caps of F1 teams and other teams, which you will surely want when you see them.
Minicars (Tomica) and Stickers Corner
As you make your way down the aisles of the shoe section, you will notice shelves lined with miniature cars, and at A PIT Autobacs Shinonome, in addition to the usual miniature cars, you will also find the rare premium series. Tomica is a Japanese miniature car with amazing details. The quality is very good, with reproductions of suspension and doors opening and closing. The actual cars are faithfully reproduced, so you should pick one up.
In addition to the miniature cars, there were also stickers related to drifting, which were attracting a lot of tourists.
Live inspection of your car
Now, moving your eyes to the center of the store, a large TV monitor appears. On it is a LIVE display.
This is actually a live feed of the pit adjacent to the store. Autobacs performs vehicle inspections, checkups, tire changes, and other maintenance work, and when you drop your car off here, you can watch the inspections from the store next door. This way, during the inspection time, you can enjoy shopping with peace of mind.
Book corner spread out in the center of the store
The book section occupies a large area in this store. There are so many books that one would think that all books and magazines related to cars are here. Most of them are in Japanese, but there are also many magazines and other publications with many pictures, which I highly recommend you to read. It might be just right as an unusual souvenir.
Upstairs parts corner
On the second floor, car parts are displayed. The atmosphere is a little different from the first floor, where everything from mufflers and lights to racing seats are on display. It is very interesting because it is rare to have a chance to look at car parts closely. Prices are also displayed, so you may be surprised at how expensive they are.
In addition to parts, they also have racing gloves, racing helmets, and racing suits. If you are into motorsports or karting, this is a must-see.
Next door to Licoland
A PIT Located on the same site as Autobacs Shinonome, Ricoland is a chain of motorcycle accessory stores with many locations in Japan. If you like motorcycles, it would be interesting to drop by here as well. The stores are quite spacious and well-stocked.
For reference, I bought a helmet here for a car track day. Helmets at Autobacs are quite expensive, but Licoland has helmets for motorcycles, so you can get helmets at a good price. (Rules and regulations for running meetings, must be checked)
Summary
This time, I introduced the largest auto parts in Tokyo, A PIT Autobacs Shinonome. I often go there myself, but the lineup changes every time I visit, and I never get bored. This spot is also a must-visit if you are a car lover, so give it a visit. You might be captivated by it, too!
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