Translation guide
In Japanese, describing an 'old shop' depends on whether you mean a shop that has existed for a long time (established, longstanding) or a shop that looks old (aged, worn). The most common and natural ways to express these ideas are covered here.
To refer to a shop that has been in business for many years, often with a sense of tradition or reliability.
Refers to a shop with a long history and established reputation. Often implies trustworthiness and tradition. Can be used for restaurants, craft shops, etc.
To describe a shop that appears old, perhaps with an aged facade or interior, without necessarily implying a long history.
The most direct translation. Can mean either 'old (long-established)' or 'old (aged)', but context usually clarifies. When appearance is the focus, this is natural.
老舗 (shinise) specifically means a long-established, reputable shop. 古い店 (furui mise) simply means an old shop, which could be either long-standing or just aged in appearance. If you want to praise a shop's history, use 老舗. If you're just describing its age, 古い店 is fine.
あの店は江戸時代から続く老舗です。
That shop is a long-established store dating back to the Edo period.
A more casual way to say 'a shop that has been around for a long time'. Less formal than 老舗.
There are many shops on this street that have been here for a long time.
Literally 'a shop with history'. Emphasizes the historical aspect.
I like shopping at stores with history.
There are still some old shops left in front of the station.
Implies a shop that shows signs of age and use, often in a positive, character-filled way. Can be used for both appearance and long establishment.
The aged storefront has a lot of character.
Specifically means 'old-looking' or 'worn', often with a slightly negative nuance of being shabby. Use with care.
A shopping street lined with old, worn-looking shops.