Tokyo Top Shopping
Yodobashi Camera
Others
- Shinjuku
The world's biggest camera store, stocking everything and always up-to-the-minute. The older models are sometimes cheaper...
Uniqlo
Fashion
- Chuo
This fashion house is Japan's answer to America's GAP - just a lot cheaper. You can get smart bags here as well.
Tokyu Hands
Department-stores
- Shibuya
Tokyu Hands is a chain of Japanese department stores which belong to the Tokyu Group. It specializes in home furnishings and...
Mikimoto
Others
- Chuo
This shop in Ginza is by far the finest pearl outlet in the city. Its famous name is a guarantee of first-class quality and,...
Mitsukoshi
Department-stores
- Chuo
Founded in 1673, Mitsukoshi is the flagship amongst Tokyo's department stores. The kimono department is a feast for the eye.
Meiji kouen
Flea-markets
- Shibuya
A popular flea market at the National Stadium, beside Nihon Seinen Kan, held at irregular intervals.
Jürgen Lehl
Fashion
- Chiyoda
This German has made a name for himself in Japan with his menswear and womenswear collections.
Bingoya
Others
- Shinjuku
The number one place for authentic handicrafts which also stocks, for example, blue-and-white fabrics.
Design Festa
Art-galleries
- Shibuya
This place provides a forum for creative young artists. Its mini garden is the perfect spot for unwinding.
Hanae Mori
Fashion
- Minato
The grande dame of Japan's fashion scene shows her collection here. The building was designed by star architect Kenzo Tange.
Cow Books
Books-music
- Minato
Cow Books sells out-of-print books focusing on 1960-70's social movements, progressive politics, protest, the Beat Generation...
From 1st
Fashion
- Minato
A house with a history. This is where Japan's fashion gurus Issey Miyake, Rei Kawakubo and Yohji Yamamoto opened their first...
Takashimaya
Department-stores
- Chuo
This business, a few years older even than Mitsukoshi has a large selection of kimonos and choice antiques and is equally...
Watari-um
Art-galleries
- Shibuya
This gallery designed by Mario Botta has quite a lot to offer: art books in the basement, with exhibition and event rooms...
Muji
Department-stores
- Chiyoda
Muji is a Japanese retail company that sells a wide range of home products and clothing. Muji positions itself as a 'no brand'...
Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Ph...
Art-galleries
- Meguro
More a gallery than a museum, and worth a visit for all photography fans. You can also stroll through the Yebusi Garden complex...
GINZA TANAKA
Jewellery
- Chuo
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This century old jewellery and precious metals retailer known for the high quality gold products. They have original designs as...
Parco
Fashion
- Shibuya
Young, innovative fashion. Parco 1 and 3 are also worth a visit because of their large selection of restaurants - and...
Tower Records and Books
Books-music
- Shibuya
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At Tower Records and Books you can expect some of the lowest prices. Here you can find important publications and a good...