The area around Shinjuku Station is one of Tokyo’s most prominent downtown areas, surrounded by specialty and flagship stores that sell electronics, stationery, cameras, and more. In short, you’ll find everything you could ever want! If you travel further out from the central area, you’ll also discover stores offering unique traditional Japanese crafts and workshops where you can experience making your own!
Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho Store
Open 24 hours a day, this is a one-stop store for souvenir-worthy snacks, electronics, makeup, and luxury goods!
Regular holiday: Open 365 days
Business hours: Open 24 hours
URL：https://www.donki.com/en/store/shop_detail.php?add=1&shop_id=29&pref=13
Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
You’ll find 13 zones at the Shinjuku Station West store, individually specializing in cameras, hobby and toys, capsule toys, and much, much more. It’s a jaw-dropping selection!
Regular holiday: Open 365 days
Business hours: 9:30-22:00
URL：https://www.yodobashi.com/ec/store/en/0011//
Hands Shinjuku Store
The store spans the second to eighth floors, selling everything from lifestyle goods to everyday useful products. They also offer a wide range of DIY goods, creative kitchenware, and more.
Regular holiday: No fixed holiday
Business hours: 10:00-21:00
URL：https://info.hands.net/en/list/shinjuku/
Disk Union Shinjuku
Get CDs and vinyls from diverse genres such as J-POP, anime songs, and rock!
Regular holiday: Jan. 1
Business hours: Weekdays/12:00-20:00, Weekends and National holidays/11:00-20:00
URL：https://diskunion.net/st/shop/area/shinjuku.html
Sekaido Shinjuku Main Store
This store provides everything from stationery for daily use to technical art supplies, modeling materials, and comic art supplies. You’ll have a blast just having a look!
Regular holiday: Open 365 days (except for New Year holidays)
Business hours: 9:30-20:00
URL：https://www.sekaido.co.jp/store/77/
Uniqlo
There are four locations just around Shinjuku Station alone!
UNIQLO Shinjuku Takashimaya
URL：https://map.uniqlo.com/jp/ja/
Can★Do Seibu Shinjuku PePe Store
This 100-yen store is located on the eighth floor of Seibu Shinjuku PePe, a shopping center directly connected to Seibu-Shinjuku Station. Its vast size makes it a fun place to shop around unhurriedly!
*The photos are for illustrative purposes only. Items may be out of stock.
Regular holiday: Open 365 days (No fixed holiday)
Business hours: 11:00-21:30
URL：https://www.cando-web.co.jp/shopinfo/shop-1288.html
GODZILLA STORE Tokyo
This is the world’s first official Godzilla store where you’ll find limited edition items. Plus, it’s close to the famous Godzilla Head!
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Regular holiday：No fixed holiday
Business hours: 11:00-20:00
URL：https://godzilla.store/tokyo/
Disney FLAGSHIP TOKYO
This Disney Store is Japan’s largest. They have pre-sale and limited-edition items, as well as a service where you can personalize your plush toys!
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Regular holiday: Open 365 days
Business hours: 10:00～21:00
URL：https://shopdisney.disney.co.jp/special/disneystore-news.html
Some-no-Sato Ochiai
Located in the Ochiai area, which is famous for its dyeing industry, this dyeing workshop has over 100 years of history. They hold workshops every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday where you can dye table centerpieces (roughly 2-2.5 hours long). They also offer workshops on an irregular basis where you can dye bags and seasonal patterns.
*Reservations required *Same-day carry-out available
Access: Nakai Sta. → 4 min walk
Regular holiday: Mondays
Business hours: 11:00-17:00
URL：https://www.ochiai-san.com/
Tomita Senkougei
Established in 1914, this dyeing workshop in Nishi-Waseda specializes in Edo Komon and Edo Sarasa patterns, both of which are traditional to Tokyo. You can participate in a tote bag dyeing workshop (weekdays only, 1.5-2 hours long) and take it home the same day. Why not learn traditional techniques while creating a one-of-a-kind treasure? *Reservations required
Access: Omokagebashi Sta. (Toden) → 3 min walk, Takadanobaba Sta. → 15 min walk
Regular holiday: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays
Business hours: 10:00-12:00, 13:00-16:00
URL：https://sarakichi.tokyo/
Perfumery Tsubakiya
This store gathers natural incense ingredients sourced from various regions across Japan, offering a variety of crafts including incense sticks, fragrance sachets, incense holders, washi paper, and bamboo products. Particularly recommended items include fragrance sachets, fans, and popular Edo woodblock printed paper cards, allowing you to enjoy the scents of Japan for a long time.
Access: Iidabashi Sta. →5 min walk
Regular holiday: Open 365 days
Business hours: 10:00-19:30
URL：https://www.per-fume.jp/
Kagurazaka Plus
This variety shop collects carefully selected variety goods and food products that reflect the profiles of those producing them. A popular item is the “Ozashiki Arare,” which contains over 40 types of small rice crackers in various shapes and flavors. It’ll last a long time, making it a perfect souvenir. They also have a wide variety of soy sauce from around the country.
Access: Kagurazaka Sta. → 3 min walk, Iidabashi Sta. → 10 min walk
Regular holiday: Wednesdays
Business hours: 11:00-19:00
URL：https://www.kagurazakaplus.jp/
With their vast collection of regional folk crafts and handicrafts from various parts of Japan, you’ll feel like you’re walking through an exhibition. It’s a recommended spot for those looking for authentic traditional crafts made in Japan, such as notepads and other washi products, bags, tableware, and traditional toys!
Access: Wakamatsu-kawada Sta. → 1 min walk
Regular holiday: Every Monday, Every 3rd Saturday and the following day (except for May, Aug., Nov., and Dec.)
Business hours: 10:00-17:30
URL：http://bingoya.tokyo/
To enjoy Shinjuku to the fullest extent, visit the Shinjuku Tourist Information! They offer information on sightseeing spots and events, as well as free Wi-Fi.
Access: 1 min walk from JR Shinjuku Sta. Southeast exit / next to E10 exit of Shinjuku Southeast gate underground walkway
Regular holiday: Open 365 days (except for Dec. 29 to Jan. 3)
Business hours: 10:00–19:00
URL：https://www.kanko-shinjuku.jp/office/-/index.html
