The 13 Shopping Spots You Shouldn’t Miss in Shinjuku

The West area has two traditional department stores, Odakyu Department Store and Keio Department Store. It also houses Shinjuku Mylord and its passage called Mosaic Street which holds dozens of small boutiques and connects the south side and west side of Shinjuku Station.

Lumine

Lumine is one of the most famous department store series in all of Japan. It has four branches located on four main train station exits in Shinjuku – talk about accessible and convenient shopping, right?

These shopping centers are one-stop shops for fashion enthusiasts, having hundreds of shops offering high-quality clothing, beauty and lifestyle items. Some of the shops you shouldn't miss when going here would be United Arrows, Marc Jacobs and Fred Perry.

There's also a handful of restaurants serving delightful authentic Japanese dishes and inviting international options.

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JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Shinjuku

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Mylord

Mosaic Street

Shop til‘ you drop on Mylord Shopping Center’s high end and mid-range shops, restaurants, and cafes. The commercial center is made up of nine floors, which includes the famed Mosaic Street. This strip is lined up with small shops selling beauty products, accessories and other novelty items. If you want a memorable souvenir for your loved ones, get a designer chopstick from Koiki. There are also lots of Instagrammable spots while you stroll around the mall, making it famous to youngsters.

The majority of the floors in the mall are dedicated to hip and casual fashion for young women. There’s the trendy mercibeaucoup which is a casual brand of the globally renowned Japanese designer Issey Miyake.

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JR Kyushu Hotel Blossom Shinjuku

2-6-2, Yoyogi, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo

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Let’s look at the stores in the South area. The South area has the greatest number of prominent restaurants that you shouldn’t miss.

Flags

Flags

Flags Department Store is a modern shopping center that targets consumers below 30. It has some of the most sought-after trendy shops that are sure to fit the taste of the young and young at heart. There’s New Era, SHIPS, BEAUTY & YOUTH by United Arrows and BAREFOOT DREAMS to name a few.

Tower Records Shinjuku

It also has Tower Records Shinjuku, which is flocked by teenagers daily to get the latest pop culture trend.

If you’re looking for a place to chill at, there’s the Roof Top BBQ Cafe Bar where you can eat and fill your stomachs to your heart’s content with tender BBQ while washing away the fatigue from a day of working hard in the office.

Flags

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4-2-10 Shinjuku-ku Tokyo

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Takashimaya Time Square

From a small Kyoto kimono shop way back in 1831, Takashimaya Department Store is now one of the biggest department stores in Shinjuku. It is taking over half of the 16-story building Takashimaya Times Square.

This prominent shopping haven houses acknowledged fashion and culture shops locally and globally. Just some of the luxurious international brands residing here are Hermes, Gucci, Coach, and Bottega Veneta. If you're looking for something uniquely Japanese, head on to the 2F of the mall and visit the Japanese brand Samantha Thavasa, most of the bags from the shop are 100% Japan made.

Having trouble locating the brand? Visit the tourist-friendly concierge that is also located on the same floor. The staff can assist with English, Chinese, Japanese translation.

Tokyu Hands

Tokyu Hands

Other notable stores located here are Tokyu Hands which is a DIY enthusiast’s paradise and Kinokuniya Book Store where all the bookworms flock.

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NEWoMan

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NEWoMan occupies over 6 stories of the JR Shinjuku Miraina Tower. The commercial facility gives consumers diverse options when it comes to fashion, lifestyle, beauty, health, cultural and food choices.


Among the must-visit list is the Akomeya Tokyo rice specialty shop. It has premium rice that has been locally procured all over Japan. They also sell anything rice related, from cookwares to sake cups. When you get hungry from all the shopping, drop by the first-ever Sawamura Bakery in all of Shinjuku. Savor homemade bread made from combined expertise and technique of one of Karuizawa’s most loved bakery.

Another thing that NEWoMan is famous for its depachika that is open from 7:00 in the morning up to 1:00 after midnight, making it a great spot for late-night hangouts and weekend nightcaps.

NEWoMan

NEWoMan

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The East area has shopping malls like Alta and the BicQlo, a collaborated store of BicCamera (electronics retail brand) and Uniqlo (casual fashion brand), where you can buy something for everybody.

Alta

Alta

Who wouldn’t notice a gigantic screen attached to a building? This is what made Shinjuku Alta the top meeting spot in Shinjuku. The building houses a shopping mall and several TV studios. Shinjuku Alta is also renowned as one of the hottest shopping spots in young women fashion.

It has numerous shops offering trendy clothing, footwear, and accessories like DoCLASSE, LIZ LISA, and claire’s. Recently, KeyStudio (live entertainment theater) opened on the facility’s 7th floor and has since hosted private shows and fan meets for J-Pop and K-Pop artists.

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BEAMS SHINJUKU

If you’re into the Japanese Pop Culture, then you’ve most likely heard about BEAMS. It is one of a kind select shop that sells unique items from various local and international brands while selling their label too. It is also one of the few shopping spots that offer a wide variety when it comes to men’s wear. They have diverse fashion selection anywhere from casual, classy, kawaii to classic Lolita, so no matter what style you’re into, you’re sure to find a thing or two that suits you.

Other than fashion items, Beams also has household items such as authentic Japanese knives, artworks, electronics, and accessories. If you want to get a quirky souvenir, this is the best place to go.

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Isetan Shinjuku Store

Isetan Shinjuku is easily noticeable with its old-world architecture mixed with a modern vibe. The gigantic shopping mall is made up of the Men's Building and Women's Building, both of which are nine stories tall. Isetan appeals to both high-end and mid-range shoppers and has fashion items from posh international brands like Gucci, DIOR, PRADA and iconic Japanese designers like Issey Miyake and Yohji Yamamoto.

The mall also has floors dedicated to those who want to experience Japanese living and culture, selling locally made housewares and traditional attire such as kimono, yukata, and zori sandals.

Isetan Depachika

Isetan Depachika

Isetan is also famous for having one of the best depachika in Tokyo. The whole first basement floor has countless food options, from sumptuous delicatessens, intricate bento meals, to traditional wagashi.

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Tokyu Stay Shinjuku

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Bicqlo

Bicqlo

Back in 2012, something historical happened in the Tokyo Shopping Scene. Two giant brands have collaborated and gave birth to BicQlo – Bic Camera, a widely popular home electronics line and Uniqlo, a globally recognized clothing franchise.

The mall is nine stories high, 3 of which are dedicated to Uniqlo's trendy clothing and accessories. Bic Camera’s floors are made up of the latest products in technology, home essentials, and even sports equipment.

The staff are tourist-friendly and can speak English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

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Seibu Shinjuku Pepe

Can Do

With its 2nd floor directly connected to the Seibu Shinjuku station, Pepe is one of the more accessible shopping centers in Shinjuku. The commercial facility is also in the same building as the Shinjuku Prince Hotel which is popular among tourists for its prime location.

Visit Japan’s version of the Dollar Store - Can Do. The store offers various lifestyle and household items at only 100 yen! Additionally, Can Do branch in Seibu Shinjuku Pepe is the biggest one in Tokyo. Don’t want to forget the time while shopping? Drop by ‘move Story of My TIME’ produced by Citizen, one of Japan’s top watch brands located at the 3rd floor of the mall.

Seibu Shinjuku Pepe also has some good eats, like the Omusubi Gonbei which is a locally recommended onigiri shop. The rice used in making the rice balls are locally farmed and organic too!

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Shinjuku Prince Hotel

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Books Kinokuniya

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Books Kinokuniya is a staple in Tokyo’s literary scene. There are two Shinjuku locations, with the East bookstore specializing in Japanese literature and the South bookstore offering a large selection of books in foreign languages, mainly in English.

Kinokuniya is constantly updating their selection with the newest books and editions. They also offer a “Japan” section featuring Japanese books translated into English as well as travel books and Japanese language learning materials.

The East bookstore also houses a cafe, Kinochaya, where bookworms can relax with their new book and a warm cup of tea.

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Muji

Muji, with its internationally popular minimalist aesthetic, has one of its flagship stores in Shinjuku.

The design centered store sells everything from home goods, clothing, packaged food, and essential oils to stationery. Each of their items oozes the Muji aesthetic of mild tones and conservative design while still being trendy. Muji is the perfect place for travelers to grab anything they left at home, as the travel section is not only fashionable, it is also very affordable.

This Muji location also has a Muji Cafe, where their famous curries and desserts can be eaten fresh rather than out of a packet.

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Sekaido

Sekaido

In need of some Japanese stationery? Sekaido is a five floor art supply shop offering discounted goods.

Sekaido sells everything an artist needs, from canvases to frames to paints, in addition to a large stationery and pen floor.

The Shinjuku location is the flagship store and is the largest place to find any art related goods. The stationery store sells every variety of Japanese mechanical pencil, erasable pens and postcards, perfect for gifts for friends back home.

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Shinjuku is one big shopaholic’s paradise

To sum it up, Shinjuku is one big shopaholic’s paradise. With most of the shopping centers and commercial complexes a few steps away from major train stations, you can easily spend a whole day of fun shopping around the district.

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