Although shopping is not a new thing to do, whenever you visit a new country there's always amazing and different things to discover and bring back home with you. Because of that, one of the most frequently questions asked by tourists is: Where should I go to find the voolest items and when?
For this reason, we prepared a list of the 10 most popular places to shop in Japan. In thi article, you might just find out where are the most appropriate shops for you to spend your money wisely!
Harajuku
Shopping in the neighborhood where the “Kawaii” culture began
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Address | 1 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo See map |
Website | http://www.takeshita-street.com/ |
Shibuya
Shibuya, Tokyo's Youth Center
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Address | Shibuya Station, Shibuya, Tokyo See map |
Website | http://play-shibuya.com/en/ |
Shinsaibashi
Osaka’s largest shopping area - a mix of the old and the new
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Address | Shinsaibashisuji Chuo-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
Telephone | 06-6211-1114 |
Website | http://www.shinsaibashi.or.jp/lang/en/ |
Minato Mirai 21
There is plenty to do in Minato Mirai; Shopping, an interactive museum, the beautiful night view, etc.
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Address | Minatomirai Nishi-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa See map |
Website | http://www.minatomirai21.com/eng/ |
Canal City Hakata
Kyushu’s largest shopping mall with many individualistic shops
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 09:00 PM ) Shops 10am-9pm Restaurants 11am-11pm |
Address | 1-2 Sumiyoshi, Hakata, Fukuoka See map |
Telephone | 092-282-2525 |
Website | http://canalcity.co.jp/ |
Umeda
Umeda is the place to buy everything; from Japan’s newest trends to household appliances.
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Address | Umeda, Kita-ku Osaka-shi, Osaka See map |
Telephone | 06-6282-5900 |
Website | http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/areas/kita.html |
Omotesando
A trendy area. A neighborhood where you can encounter cutting-edge fashion and various other items
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Address | 3 Kitaaoyama Minato-ku Tokyo See map |
Website | https://www.gotokyo.org/en/tourists/areas/areamap/harajuku.html |
Tenjin Underground Shopping Center
Kyushu’s largest underground shopping area, stretching for a total length of 1km between stations
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Address | 2 Tenjin, Chuoku, Fukuoka See map |
Telephone | 092-711-1903 |
Website | http://www.tenchika.com/ |
Sannomiya Center Street
Kobe’s prominent shopping street with stores selling fashion, accessories, miscellaneous goods, etc.
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Business Hours | Weekdays ( 09:00 AM ~ 06:00 PM ) [close] Depends on the store |
Address | 神戸市中央区三宮町1 See map |
Telephone | 078-393-3358 |
Website | http://www.kobe-sc.jp/ |
Ginza
Enjoy shopping for made in Japan goods
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Address | Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo See map |
Website | http://www.ginza.jp/?lang=en |