Location: Tokyo
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The 10 Best Department Stores in Tokyo, Kanto
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
Restaurants in Tokyo
1. Isetan Shinjuku Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,136 reviews
This department store is one of the trendiest in Japan, and its flagship Shinjuku store houses the finest in clothing, accessories, and homeware. It is also known for its impressive variety of foods.
Reviewed By aj4422016 - Melbourne, Australia
My goodness! What an amazing experience! Head straight to the basement and browse the endless selection of food stalls - there’s Japanese, other Asian and Western stalls, and a gourmet supermarket meaning endless options all for takeaway. The highlight for me was the desert section - maybe 20+ stalls of the finest European chocolate, pastries, cakes and desserts and you are treated like royalty when you buy something- the first class staff will exquisitely package, wrap and bag your food (even with cold packs) so it is still immaculately presentable when you get it home. A luxury shopping experience! Thanks Isetan!
2. Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 273 reviews
Reviewed By OZS_ATW - Budapest, Hungary
It is the oldest department store in Japan. I liked it so much. The shops offer state of the art items with high prices. It is an absolute must to see while staying in Tokyo. A MUST SEE attraction!
3. Ginza Mitsukoshi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 503 reviews
This is the oldest surviving department store chain in Japan. Its floors offer menswear, womenswear, accessories, children's wear, toys, and household goods. It's also popular for its large food hall.
Reviewed By CathFromTexas
If you are a shopper, this is the place to be! A 12 story department store with upscale designer brands. Even if you are a not a shopper, the bottom three floors are the “food court” floors. They are out of this world! The most beautiful food and everything you could possible imagine. The food floors are a must see! If you are looking for Japanese souvenirs, this is not the right place. This is upscale shopping. The 7th floor is fun and has good gift items and home decor. I like to shop so I enjoyed this department store. It is so elegant and the displays are just gorgeous.
4. Wako Ginza
5. Matsuya Ginza
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 310 reviews
This is the first-ever department store in Ginza. It contains mostly premium fashion, beauty, and homeware brands. There's also an impressive two-level food hall in the basement.
Reviewed By 126marivicd - Venice, Italy
Go to basement 1 and you will find their foodcourt. There are many authentic Japanese food and gift items to bring home to loved ones. At the top floor there are many fine dining restaurants.
6. Odakyu Department Store, Shinjuku
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 274 reviews
This huge department store is conveniently connected to major transit point Shinjuku Station and offers a range of shops, from high-end clothing to a huge food selection in the basement.
Reviewed By Natesmith1016 - Berkley, United States
As the headline says, you can pretty much find anything you could ever want in Odakyu. From clothing to alcohol and tech in Bic Camera to Tokyo 2020 gear(the official store is inside), there's something for everyone. Some really nice restaurants and cafes in there too. Not very touristy, it's where the locals go.
7. Ebisu Mitsukoshi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. SEIBU IKEBUKURO Main Store
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 273 reviews
In addition to its high-quality luxury goods, this department store also has the largest food hall in Tokyo, with two floors of dining. There's also a Claude Monet-inspired rooftop garden.
Reviewed By RayParks - Adelaide, Australia
On the wall of the underground passage to Seibu Department Store, we noticed a large advertisement of a roof top garden park on Level 9. It had a few food stalls and tables. There was also a garden shop. At the end of the park there was a little pond surrounded by various plants including kangaroo paw!
9. Tokyu Department Store Shibuya Honten
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Find designer fashion, crafts, homeware, beauty products, and other high-end goods at shops on multiple floors. Tokyu Shibuya is connected to Shibuya Station and is close to the Shibuya Scramble.
Reviewed By Bouffer9 - Gold Coast, Australia
Having experienced the Shibuya Crossing (which wasn't crowded when we visited late morning), we descended to the basement of the Tokyu Department Store to a wonderland of food. There is a dizzying array of freshly made food and prepared food for sale. Spoilt for choice, we bought freshly prepared octopus balls and fresh red grape juice and ate them at a counter, which had a tap/sink to wash your hands. If you like food, you'll love Tokyu Food Show!
10. Keio Department Store Shinjuku
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 124 reviews
This Shinjuku Station department store has a budget-oriented focus. Popular among middle-age and older women, the store has frequent sales on womenswear, menswear, and accessories.
Reviewed By Larry-Calif - San Francisco, United States
While Keio Department Store Shinjuku sells a wide range of items - cosmetics, clothing and accessories, kids' toys, homeware and traditional Japanese goods, the best place to visit is the Gourmet Food Hall in the basement. The Food Hall covers the entire floor basement and is a feast for the eye. Walking around, I saw everything from bento boxed meals, deli counters, pizza, salad, fruits and vegetables to wine, boba drinks, coffee beans, bread and meat-filled steamed buns, sandwiches, fresh meat and seafood, and International cuisine. Japanese confectionery and French pastries are especially beautifully decorated. I tried some of both and they were really tasty. The variety of hand crafted chocolates and candy are sensational and the imagination is unlimited. Here, I can get anything for breakfast, lunch, dinner, party, or special celebration. Popular souvenir is a pack of dried bonito shavings and dried kelp that is used for making Japanese soup stock as well as green tea flavored sweets. If I need anything to eat or to give away, I find that EVERYTHING IS GREAT... at the Food Hall of Keio Department Store
