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Department stores

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Department stores (depato) combine luxury shopping, beautiful gift wrapping and famous basement food halls (depachika).

Known for
One of Japan's oldest department store names. The Nihonbashi main store is grand, and Ginza Mitsukoshi faces the famous Ginza crossing.
Handy for visitors
Elegant depachika and gift counters.
Best for
Special souvenirs and a taste of classic Tokyo.
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Known for
Isetan Shinjuku is known as a fashion flagship, with a separate building for menswear.
Handy for visitors
Right in Shinjuku, easy to combine with sightseeing.
Best for
Fashion lovers.
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Known for
The main building of Nihonbashi Takashimaya was the first department store building in Japan designated an Important Cultural Property.
Handy for visitors
Beautiful historic architecture to enjoy while you shop.
Best for
Architecture fans and gift shoppers.
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Comparison

MitsukoshiIsetanTakashimaya
Known forOne of Japan's oldest department store names. The Nihonbashi main store is grand, and Ginza Mitsukoshi faces the famous Ginza crossing.Isetan Shinjuku is known as a fashion flagship, with a separate building for menswear.The main building of Nihonbashi Takashimaya was the first department store building in Japan designated an Important Cultural Property.
Handy for visitorsElegant depachika and gift counters.Right in Shinjuku, easy to combine with sightseeing.Beautiful historic architecture to enjoy while you shop.
Best forSpecial souvenirs and a taste of classic Tokyo.Fashion lovers.Architecture fans and gift shoppers.
Popular picksJapanese sweets as gifts、Depachika bento、Traditional craftsDesigner fashion、Cosmetics、Depachika sweetsDepachika food、Japanese gifts、Tableware

Good to know

  • Depachika (basement food halls) sell beautifully packed sweets and bento.
  • Most department stores offer tax-free services for visitors. Bring your passport.
  • Gift wrapping is one of the highlights of Japanese department stores.

Last verified: 2026-09-29. Services and hours vary by store.

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