Location: Shinjuku
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Things to do in Tokyo, Kanto: The Best Department Stores
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.
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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. 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.
3. 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
4. Takashimaya Shinjuku
5. Shinjuku Marui Honkan
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 57 reviews
This nine-story department store mostly targets young women, although there is also a menswear floor. Here, find a range of shops with fashionable and affordable clothing, homeware, and accessories.
