Best location for a GrandOptical in Tokyo

    6 neighbourhoods ranked for optician / optical shop sites on footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit.

    Optician / Optical Shop in Tokyo — key figures

    Average investment
    €100,000 - €300,000
    Commercial rent
    ¥10000-80000/sqm
    Local competition index
    63/100
    Break-even
    20-36 months

    Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence · 6 mapped neighbourhoods · last reviewed 2026-09-01. Figures are modelled estimates, not audited financials.

    Top areas for a GrandOptical in Tokyo

    1. 1

      Asakusa

      High footfall, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: ¥15,000-25,000

      86
    2. 2

      Nakameguro

      Strong fit for this business type, rising area

      Rent: ¥15,000-28,000

      84
    3. 3

      Shimokitazawa

      Strong fit for this business type, rising area

      Rent: ¥10,000-18,000

      84
    4. 4

      Shibuya

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: ¥25,000-45,000

      74
    5. 5

      Shinjuku

      High footfall, crowded market, strong fit for this business type

      Rent: ¥22,000-40,000

      74
    6. 6

      Ginza

      High footfall, crowded market

      Rent: ¥40,000-80,000

      58

    Last reviewed 2026-09-01. Source: WhereToOpen.ai location intelligence. Franchise fees and contract terms are set by GrandOptical; the figures above are category estimates for Tokyo, not brand-disclosed numbers.

    GrandOptical in Tokyo: frequently asked answers

    Where is the best location for a GrandOptical in Tokyo?

    Asakusa scores 86/100 for optician / optical shop locations in Tokyo, ahead of Nakameguro (84/100) and Shimokitazawa (84/100). Scores rank footfall, competition, rent and business-type fit across 6 mapped neighbourhoods.

    Which areas of Tokyo rank highest for a optical retail?

    Asakusa (86/100), Nakameguro (84/100), Shimokitazawa (84/100). Ranking last reviewed 2026-09-01 by WhereToOpen.ai.

    How much does it cost to open a optical retail in Tokyo?

    Total investment for a optician / optical shop runs €100,000 - €300,000, with commercial rent around ¥10000-80000/sqm. GrandOptical franchise fees and contract terms are set by the brand and are not included in this estimate.

    How long does a optical retail in Tokyo take to break even?

    Typically 20-36 months for this category, with an expected annual ROI of 30-50%.

    How competitive is Tokyo for this category?

    The local competition index is 63/100 averaged over 6 mapped neighbourhoods (higher means more crowded).

    Which area of Tokyo should a GrandOptical franchisee avoid?

    Ginza scores lowest at 58/100 for this category: high footfall, crowded market.

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