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A member very kindly compiled a list and reviews here albeit it's been over a decade. Feel free to read through the whole thread to find more, that is if you're visiting Tokyo but quite a few of them have branches around Japan anyway.
I’m in Tokyo now. Got an oasis s40, white at Hermes Maronouchi boutique. I asked for a bag yesterday, but I think their offers were off yesterday since there was an event and it needed the entire staff. I was offered apparently the last SLG yesterday, which was a Calvi coin purse+card holder combo yesterday in Sesame and I declined because I wasn’t looking for a card case.
oh great, thank you! Hope you were able to find a bag you love.I’m in Tokyo now. Got an oasis s40, white at Hermes Maronouchi boutique. I asked for a bag yesterday, but I think their offers were off yesterday since there was an event and it needed the entire staff. I was offered apparently the last SLG yesterday, which was a Calvi coin purse+card holder combo yesterday in Sesame and I declined because I wasn’t looking for a card case.
I think I’ll go back to ask again at a much better time since I jived with two SAs there. We were exchanging laughs while talking.
Also, I leveraged on the fact that it was my birthday month and I was looking for a nice birthday present. You can always go to second hand shops in Japan and they sell plenty of Hermes bags. I know nothing beats the thrill of getting your bag straight from the boutique, but if you really, really want to bring a bag home, then the second hand shops are your best option. 
How long were the lines when opening at Ginza now? I love the store itself. I will be there for a month soon, hopefully it is not too busy.Hello, sharing my B and K bag hunting experience in Japan, and while I did not end up getting one, I still ended up scoring a bag on my last attempt at the Hermes Omotesando boutique.
1. I went to almost all the boutiques in Tokyo: Maronouchi, Ginza, Omotesando. I skipped Shinjuku since someone posted here and said that it may have more of the RTW items, which I’m not really interested in at the moment. Forget Ginza. Way too many tourists and very, very slim chance of getting any bag.
2. Maronouchi may be a good choice because less tourists go there, but its close proximity to the Ginza boutique may mean that you may have a hard time scoring any bag since the ones who failed to score bags at the Ginza boutique will flock here. I asked if they had any bag and the SA who sold me Oasis said that they had a Picotin in the morning, but it was snapped up right away.
3. Maronouchi staff are lovely. I jived with them, but I really think there’s really no bag to offer. That, or maybe they didn’t offer me one even if there’s any lol.
4. Osaka. Hermes is located at Parco department store facing Midosuji boulevard. Zero bags as well. Didn‘t bother going back for a second try even if I was staying near it because there’s just way too many tourists in Osaka, therefore I think chances are even slimmer than Tokyo. I just feel that there are way more tourists in Osaka than Tokyo.
5. Kyoto. Hermes is in Takashimaya Kyoto. The boutique is being renovated and unless that is finished, I don’t think they will offer any QB bags since their temporary space is cramped. They have yummy colors for the Oasis and Orans though such as baby pink and violet.
6. Narita Airport. Beautiful bag showcase, but zero bags to offer LOL. Good color range for the Chypre sandals though; there’s black and white.
7. Hermes Omotesando. I went back to Tokyo after visiting the Kansai region before heading back home. This is where I scored a Lindy 26, Clemence leather, black leather, gold hardware, which is a popular combo altogether and the exact style that I wanted for this bag. PERFECT COMBO! I went early in the morning and got there at 11:15, 15 minutes after the boutique opened. Funny because this bag was on display and it had a ‘for display only’ sign and when I asked the SA if there’s any bag that I could buy for my birthday, she said, “you know what, I have one. Tell me what you think“ and she pulled the bag and presented it to me. There was a Gold/Gold combo too and I inquired about it too, but that one was truly just for display.
There’s also no line outside so I think it’s not really a popular location for tourists so I highly suggest start with your bag hunting here.
I wasn’t able to score a B or K, but I’m pretty happy with what I got because this is only the second Hermes item that I have ever purchased and it’s a bag. If ever I really have to do a pre- spend just to be offered a B or K, I don’t mind as long as I get to buy the items I want, which are bags or shoes. I’m not really into the idea of purchasing random H items just to be offered a bag. Not shaming people who do this, it’s just that it’s not me.
8. If you really want to score a bag, you really have to try and visit all the stores. Tourism is now in full swing in Japan so you’re competing not only with the locals, but with the tourists as well.
9. On another note, I am also thinking that it may be true that there are really no Bs or Ks available-for tourists. I saw this Tiktok video of a luxury content creator and he made a good point when he said that in high income capitals, QBs are normally offered to the locals rather than tourists because they will prioritize those who will most likely come back and purchase. Tourists are transiting individuals so they may not be a good investment, unless one makes a HUGE purchase during visit.
10. They say don’t ask for a bag right away. I never followed this LOL. Because I’m on the go and I had an itinerary. Besides, I didn’t want to spend my entire vacation just looking for a bag. I asked right away, but I was respectful and I always smiled at the SAs. Kindness truly goes a long way and you never really know, one might pull out something for you.
11. Always go in the morning. Because I really think that it’s true what people said and that is stocks always come in the morning. Based on my experience, it’s true; got to a store a few minutes after opening and scored a bag.
12.And if you don’t get any bag, cheer up! It’s okay.
That’s all! LMK if you have Qs. I’ll try my best to answer.
I would imagine that they have better name recognition, especially with tourists. People shop where they know and then don’t necessarily know what prices are like in the local market with other options.
As a Japanese local, I hadn't heard abut this store. Looked up their website, and it looks like it's solely targeting tourists and foreign customers (was mostly in English, the Japanese page was absolutely the bare bones minimum). Don't think it's sketchy, but at that price point I would definitely look elsewhere. At least I would at least try to find a more major store which would still make the price more easy to rationalize (I would feel more safe buying from a major store safety wise).
