Nippori

 From Shinjuku, ride around the Yamanote Line to Nippori Station.  We first visited Nippori a few years ago to check out Fabric Town.  Nippori is known as the "Textile District" in Tokyo.  At the station, go out the South Exit and walk into the streets.  You'll soon see signs that point you in the direction of "Nippori Textile Town."

http://www.gotokyo.org/en/kanko/arakawa/spot/s_930.html

While walking in and out of stores all through Fabric Town, I saw every type of fabric including traditional silks to cottons, jerseys and contemporary prints.  You will also see the most beautiful Japanese printed fabrics there.

Not only are there fabric stores, but there are also stores that specialize in buttons, zippers, cord, etc.  There are also stores that only specialize in leather, knits or silk fabrics.  When visiting this popular Textile Town, you can't leave without shopping at the store, "Tomato." 

There's actually more than one "Tomato" store on the Fabric Town street.

You'll find tables of bargain fabrics as well as remnant pieces.  Most of the textiles are of the highest quality, which can reflect the prices.

 Here's some of the fabrics I purchased at Tomato.

If you love to sew, head towards Nippori and visit Textile Town!