Suruga-ya Opens First Store in Shiga Prefecture! 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' Launches on Friday, September 18

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  • Suruga-ya Opens First Store in Shiga Prefecture! 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' Launches on Friday, September 18
  • Suruga-ya, Japan's leading hobby retailer, opens its first physical store in Shiga Prefecture on September 18. The 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' offers over 300,000 items, targeting both hobby enthusiasts and families, becoming a new cultural hub in the Koto area.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 17, 2026

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Suruga-ya, Japan's leading hobby retailer, opens its first physical store in Shiga Prefecture on September 18. The 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' offers over 300,000 items, targeting both hobby enthusiasts and families, becoming a new cultural hub in the Koto area.

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Suruga-ya Opens First Store in Shiga Prefecture! 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' Launches on Friday, September 18 (June 17, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 17, 2026
Suruga-ya, Japan's leading hobby retailer, opens its first physical store in Shiga Prefecture on September 18. The 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' offers over 300,000 items, targeting both hobby enthusiasts and families, becoming a new cultural hub in the Koto area.
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Congratulations on Suruga-ya’s first store opening in Shiga Prefecture! Get ready for the grand opening of 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store'!

Dear residents of Shiga Prefecture, thank you for your long wait!
'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store', the first Suruga-ya location in Shiga Prefecture, will grandly open on Friday, September 18 inside 'Sanyodo Bookstore Toyosato Store'. With over 300,000 items in stock, the store will become a new cultural destination in the Koto region, offering fun for hobby enthusiasts and families alike.

Anime goods, figures, and plastic models with the largest selection in the region

Anime goods, figures, and plastic models feature an extensive lineup aiming to be the largest in the area.
In addition, popular trading cards, video games, toys, idol merchandise (including K-POP and voice actors), plush toys, art books, setting material collections, photo books, anime CDs, and anime video software are all available.
From the latest releases to nostalgic classics, we welcome customers with an overwhelming selection.
Don’t miss the unique 'treasure hunt' experience that only Suruga-ya can offer.

Enjoy shopping and easily bring in your unwanted items!

'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' will open as a co-located shop within 'Sanyodo Bookstore Toyosato Store'.
After shopping at Suruga-ya, customers can conveniently check out new releases such as children’s reference books, picture books, comics, and photo books at Sanyodo Bookstore, meeting diverse customer needs.

Moreover, with a free parking lot available, customers can easily bring in large quantities of children’s toys or bulky hobby items by car.

Whether you’re carefully hunting for treasures or dropping by after shopping at Sanyodo Bookstore or nearby stores, we aim to become a beloved local destination.

Advance buying starts September 4! Special promotional campaigns to be held

A highly beneficial 'buyback campaign' will launch simultaneously with the advance buying start.

We will carefully appraise collections from the latest to retro items, so take this opportunity to sell your unused items stored at home.

Experience Suruga-ya’s renowned high-value buyback service at 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store'.

Support for Suruga-ya O2O (Online-to-Offline) buyback services

'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' supports Suruga-ya’s O2O buyback services, including 'Smartoku Buyback' (submit online, bring in immediately) and 'Anshin Motikomi' (online appraisal, sell in-store).

These innovative services eliminate the frustration of waiting for appraisals and disappointment over low appraisal prices.

Please make full use of them.

Updates on opening commemorative 'buyback campaigns' and 'sales'

To commemorate the opening, we plan to hold special 'buyback campaigns' and 'sales'.
Future updates will be announced on the 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' special page on suruga-ya.jp, social media, and the store page, so please stay tuned.

'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store' Special Page
Check here for exclusive deals!
https://www.suruga-ya.jp/feature/toyosato_open/index.html

Suruga-ya.JP Official

Suruga-ya.JP

https://www.suruga-ya.jp/

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Opening Schedule

September 4 (Fri): Advance buyback starts

September 18 (Fri): Sales begin

*Schedule subject to change without notice

Suruga-ya Toyosato Store

Location

250-1 Sawa, Toyosato-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture, inside Asto Power Center

https://www.suruga-ya.jp/feature/realstore/toyosato/index.html

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@suruga_toyosato

■Products Handled

Trading Cards (Pokémon Card Game, Old Pokémon Card Game, One Piece Card Game only), Anime & Game Goods, Idol Goods (Start Entertainment [ex-Johnnys], K-POP, 2.5D actors, voice actors only), Game Software & Hardware, Video Software (voice actors, Start Entertainment [ex-Johnnys], K-POP, 2.5D, anime, games only), Music CDs (voice actors, Start Entertainment [ex-Johnnys], K-POP, 2.5D, anime, games, doujin only), Plastic Models, Figures, Plush Toys, Toys, Books (art books, setting material collections, illustration collections, photo books, game guides related to anime and games only)

Shop and sell—all at 'Suruga-ya Toyosato Store'!

FAQ

What is the address of Suruga-ya Toyosato Store?

250-1 Sawa, Toyosato-cho, Inukami-gun, Shiga Prefecture, inside Asto Power Center.

What items are eligible for buyback?

We accept trading cards, figures, CDs, books, and other anime and game-related goods.

Is there parking available?

Yes, there is a free parking lot inside Asto Power Center.

What is Suruga-ya’s O2O buyback service?

A service where you get an online appraisal and sell instantly in-store.

Will there be an opening sale?

Yes, a buyback campaign and sale are planned. Check the official site for details.