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5 Top Recommended Shopping Spots in Tokyo

By Guidable Writers Feb 26, 2020

Japan is one of the countries that attracts a lot of tourists from foreign countries. Japan has a lot to offer for tourists visiting Japan, starting from its unique cultural sites and fascinating cities such as Tokyo and Osaka.

Where Are The Recommended Shopping Spots in Tokyo?

Other than the individual cultural locations that attract a lot of tourists, Japan also has a lot of Shopping Spots that sells a lot of useful items. Especially in Tokyo, there are a lot of areas that specified as a shopping center where people can buy a lot of things such as fashion and technology, for instance. Here are some of the recommendations if you want to go shopping in Tokyo. 

Ginza:

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Ginza is one of the most popular shopping spots in Tokyo. Ginza is not only famous amongst the Japanese people, but it is also renowned amongst tourists. If you are looking for luxury brand items or fashion goods, Ginza is the right place for you to go. There are a lot of department stores in Ginza, such as Ginza Mitsukoshi, Matsuya Ginza, and Ginza Wako. Ginza Wako is a place where people can buy luxurious goods. For the mid-range fashion pieces, there are some of the chain stores such as Uniqlo, H&M, and ZARA. And also, there are discount stores such as Don Quijote and drugstore Matsumoto Kiyoshi which provide cosmetic products and other useful items at an average price. Other than the recommended shopping spots, Ginza also has a unique day every week, which is the Car Free Day. During the Car Free Day, cars are not allowed to pass through the avenue in Ginza, and people could walk freely in the middle of the road. Car Free Day is being held in Ginza every week, often on Sundays.

Akihabara:

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Akihabara is the biggest market for electronic products in Japan. There are a lot of electronic franchises in Akihabara where everyone can buy goods that are related to technologies. The first choice of shopping in Akihabara would be Yodobashi Akiba. Yodobashi Akiba is a big department store that offers a wide range choice of electronics such as PCs, smartphones, audio, and even books and toys. Other than Yodobashi Akiba, you can find many second-hand electronics stores in Akihabara. There are many of these stores with high-quality goods such as smartphones and PCs. The quality of the second-hand electronic products is not far from the original. You can find tons of second-hand smartphones and Laptops at lower prices in Sofmap. Other than the electronic products, you also can find a lot of Anime goods in Akihabara. Anime fans often come to Akihabara to buy things that are related to their favorite Anime series. For example, comic books and action figures are the things that are associated with Anime that are being sold in Akihabara. In Akihabara, you can also find a lot of second-hand Apple products in a shop called Janpara. You can find second-hand iPads, iPhones, and MacBooks in Janpara at a lower price.

Shinjuku:

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One of the busiest spots in Tokyo, Shinjuku, offers a lot of shopping choices. There are many variations of stores in Shinjuku, from luxurious goods to ordinary brands. The most recommended store in Shinjuku in terms of a luxury brand is ISETAN Shinjuku. You can enjoy non-luxurious high fashion brands such as Takashimaya, Uniqlo, H&M, and ZARA. Other than fashion brands, you can find other items at Don Quijote and Tokyu Hands. On the west side of the station, there are several big department stores such as Keio Department Store and Odakyu Department, which are located next to each other. Also, there is a department store connected to Shinjuku station’s east exit which is LUMINE EST. Other than the department stores, you can also find electronic goods in Shinjuku. Places like Bicqlo, Bic Camera, and Yodobashi Camera can also be found in Shinjuku. You can also find food near Shinjuku station and also at Kabukicho.

Shibuya:

Credits: Jezael Melgoza

Tokyo has a lot of regions that are popular in terms of shopping spots. Shibuya is one of the well-known tourist spots in Tokyo that has a lot of shopping spots. In Shibuya, you can find a lot of shopping spots such as things related to fashion and also electronic goods. For example, you can find Bic Camera and LABI in Shibuya if you are looking for electronic goods. Other than the electronic products, you can find a lot of fashion brands in Shibuya, such as H&M, Uniqlo, and Bershka, which are low priced fashions. There are a lot of shoe shops in Shibuya, starting from the mid-range up to higher-end shoes. Some examples of the middle-range shoe shops are Atmos and ABC Mart. Branded shoes such as Nike and Adidas can be found in those shoe shops. You also can find more department stores such as Shibuya 109 and MODI, where you can find a lot of fashion goods.

Harajuku:

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Other than Shibuya, Harajuku is a recommended shopping spot in Tokyo. In Harajuku, Takeshita street is the best-known shopping spots where you can find many fashion goods. Other than fashion goods, you can also find a lot of unique foods such as crepes and boba milk tea. Other than Takeshita street, you can also go to Omotesando, where you can find a lot of luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Dior. In Omotesando, you can find three famous department stores, which are La Foret Harajuku, Omotesando Hills, and Tokyu Plaza. Thus, there are kinds of shop variations in the Harajuku era, including Takeshita Street and Omotesando. And also, Harajuku is accessible by foot from Shibuya. Sometimes many people prefer to go to Harajuku from Shibuya on foot instead of using the train. 

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Shopping in Tokyo is really fun and there is so much variety! Where are your favourite places to shop? We would love to know, let us know in the comments!

Ralfy // Indonesia