Tokyo

Shopping

This department store caters to the well to do residents of Tokyo. International as well as local labels and big names in fashion exhibit their collections here. These include the likes of Ferragamo, Marc Jacobs, Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto.

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Top picks in Tokyo

Showing 1–18 of 18 shopping spots

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Isetan

This department store caters to the well to do residents of Tokyo. International as well as local labels and big names in fashion exhibit their collections here.

Japan Sword

This is a must stop for any tourists visiting Tokyo. As evident from the name this store specializes in the production and sale of swords.

Japan Traditional Craft Center

This center is huge and sells a vast variety of beautiful Japanese arts and crafts. These include both traditional as well as modern pieces.

Mitsukoshi

Its origins can be traced back to the latter half of the 17th century in its humble beginnings as a store selling kimonos.

Parco

This shop comprises of three buildings, two of which house apparel and the third of which houses furniture items and decoration pieces.

Takashimaya Times Square

This department store is colossal with ten floors containing everything from apparel, shoes, accessories, music, electronics, bookstores, arts and crafts as well as food courts.

Wako

Housed in a beautiful old dwelling dating back to the 1930s; the store provides the customer with well known labels specializing in apparel, accessories, shoes, cosmetics and other luxury items.

Hashi Ginza Natsuno

This is a wonderful small shop, and very easy to miss. It specializes in chopsticks and chopstick holders. It’s quirky, but delightful. Address: 5-4-2 178 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku Tel: 03-3403-6033 Website:

Hayashi Kimono

This shop specializes in Kimonos and has been present in Tokyo since the early part of the 20th century. A variety of Kimonos of differing design and in varying materials are sold here.

Oriental Bazaar

Tourists are advised to pick up souvenirs of the city of Tokyo from here. A number of products are available from kimonos, to chopsticks, fans, dolls, and jewelry and furniture items.

Tower Records and Books

This is a six floor “tower” housing a vast collection of books and music. Prices are reasonable. Classical and contemporary literature (including books, magazines, and journals) and music is available here.

Tatsumi

Kimonos are sold here at more than reasonable prices. Address: 1-39-11 Asakusa, Taito-ku Tel: 03-3843-7606 Website:

Yodobashi Camera

This center sells a variety of camera and other electronics at reasonable prices that can be further brought down by a bit of bargaining. Japan is famed for the excellent quality electronics it churns out.

Antique Mall Ginza

This mall is huge. Tourists should reserve a few hours of their time to satisfactorily check out the wares sold here.

Kurodaya

This shop has been around since the 19th century. It specializes in paper objects. Japan is famed for the origami masks, boxes and kites made entirely from folded paper.

Hakuhinkan Toy Park

This is a famous toy shop of Tokyo spanning four floors and including a gaming arcade. Address: 8-8-11 Ginza, Chuo-ku Tel: 03-3571-8008

HMV

Up and coming Japanese pop is available here in addition to other tunes and various genres- classical, opera, dance, rock and jazz.

Kyugetsu

This is a wonderful store selling delightful Japanese dolls both traditional as well as contemporary. These dolls are primarily porcelain, though some are wooden too.