Vintage · Little Tokyo & Arts District
Dear Vanilla
on Little Tokyo, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Kimono shop selling authentic kimono and accessories alongside Edo- to Showa-era craft objects, woodblock prints, old publications and rare collectibles.
Hours
- Monday
- 10am–6pm
- Tuesday
- 10am–6pm
- Wednesday
- 10am–6pm
- Thursday
- 10am–6pm
- Friday
- 10am–7pm
- Saturday
- 10am–7pm
- Sunday
- 10am–6pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Los Angeles Union Station (11 min walk) and Grand Central Market (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Metro A and E Lines stop at Little Tokyo/Arts District station, 402 E 1st St, between the two neighborhoods. Hauser & Wirth points drivers to lots at 222 S Hewitt St, 713 E 3rd St, 830 Traction Ave and 606 E 1st St, and there is free street parking on Mateo and 8th Streets.
- Little Tokyo shops
- Shops in Little Tokyo open around 10–11am and close 6–8pm; Arts District galleries and shops keep roughly 11am–6pm, and several close early in the week.
From culturalnews.com
Dear Vanilla
Posted on May 20, 2026 Dear Vanilla, an experienced Japanese kimono retailer, opens its full-scale store in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, in May 2026. With over a decade of experience…
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Before you go
What are Dear Vanilla's hours?
Dear Vanilla is usually open Mon–Thu 10am–6pm, Fri–Sat 10am–7pm, Sun 10am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Dear Vanilla?
Dear Vanilla is at 319 E 1st St in Little Tokyo & Arts District, Los Angeles. It's near Los Angeles Union Station (11 min walk).
Is Dear Vanilla open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 10am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Dear Vanilla?
The closest option for Little Tokyo & Arts District is Metro A and E Lines stop at Little Tokyo/Arts District station, 402 E 1st St, between the two neighborhoods. Hauser & Wirth points drivers to lots at 222 S Hewitt St, 713 E 3rd St, 830 Traction Ave and 606 E 1st St, and there is free street parking on Mateo and 8th Streets.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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