Tokyo’s essential shopping landmarks — Don Quijote, Uniqlo, Loft, Onitsuka Tiger, Pokémon Center, Hands, GU and MUJI — span everything from a 24-hour discount warehouse in Kabukicho to a twelve-storey fashion flagship on Ginza’s main avenue. Each store sits in a distinct neighbourhood with its own transport logistics, so building a Tokyo shopping guide around a single day usually means picking two or three districts rather than chasing all eight in one go. This guide sets out verified hours, addresses and a practical route strategy, drawing on our guide to the best areas to base yourself in Tokyo so you can plan efficiently rather than doubling back across the city.
Don Quijote: Shinjuku’s 24-Hour Treasure Hunt
Don Quijote (ドン・キホーテ, Don Kihōte) is Japan’s largest discount chain, and its Shinjuku Kabukicho branch is the version most visitors picture when they think of Tokyo shopping: a cluttered, multi-floor maze stacked with snacks, cosmetics, electronics and novelty items beneath the chain’s signature red-and-yellow signage. The Kabukicho store at 1-16-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0021 runs a genuine 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, making it one of the only major shopping experiences in the city with zero closing time to plan around.
Not every branch keeps these hours — smaller Don Quijote outlets elsewhere in Tokyo can close overnight, so if late-night access matters, confirm you’re heading to a Shinjuku location specifically. The store sits five minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station’s east exit, and tax-free counters process passport-based exemptions on qualifying purchases over ¥5,000. If you’ve got energy left after shopping, Kabukicho is also home to some of Shinjuku’s retro arcades, worth a stop on the same evening.
Official site: Don Quijote
Uniqlo Ginza: The Twelve-Floor Flagship
Uniqlo (ユニクロ, Yunikuro) built its global flagship at 6-9-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061, inside the Ginza Komatsu East Building, spanning twelve full floors from ground level upward. The Uniqlo Ginza flagship is open daily from 11:00 to 21:00, and the sheer scale means exclusive UT graphic tee collaborations and seasonal collections rarely stocked at smaller branches turn up here first. The store sits a four-minute walk from Exit A2 of Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Hibiya and Marunouchi lines, or an eight-minute walk from Yurakucho Station’s Ginza exit on the JR Yamanote line.
Because Ginza concentrates so much retail into a walkable grid, this is one of the easiest legs of a Tokyo shopping day to plan. If discounted fashion appeals more than flagship prices, our roundup of Japan’s best outlet malls covers where to find similar brands for less.
Official site: Uniqlo
Loft Shibuya: Stationery and Gift Central
Loft (ロフト, Rofuto) is Japan’s go-to lifestyle and stationery chain, and Loft Shibuya at 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042 is the largest branch in the country. It spans seven floors from the basement to the sixth level, stocking roughly 80,000 individual items across stationery, cosmetics, watches, kitchenware and seasonal gift goods. Both the official Loft site and Tokyo’s tourism board confirm opening hours of 11:00 to 21:00 daily, and the store is a three-minute walk from Shibuya Station’s Exit 3.
Loft is worth prioritising for gift shopping on a tight schedule, since it groups everything from washi tape to skincare under one roof rather than requiring separate stops. Shibuya is also a hub for Tokyo’s virtual reality experiences, making it easy to combine a shopping stop with an entertainment break nearby.
Official site: Loft
Onitsuka Tiger: Shinjuku’s New World Flagship
Onitsuka Tiger (オニツカタイガー, Onitsuka Taigā) predates its sister brand Asics and built a devoted following for retro-style sneakers such as the Mexico 66. In July 2026 the brand opened its largest global flagship anywhere in the world at 1-3F, 3-11-26 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, spanning four floors and 1,837 square metres behind a bold yellow concrete façade, and open daily from 11:00 to 20:00. The new store unites the brand’s Heritage, Contemporary and Formality collections under one roof, alongside its first-ever in-store amusement area on the mezzanine.
The original Onitsuka Tiger flagship at 4-24-14 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001 in Omotesando remains open with the same 11:00 to 20:00 hours, roughly a ten-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station’s Omotesando exit or a short walk from Meiji-Jingumae Station on the Chiyoda and Fukutoshin lines. Sneaker collectors with time to spare can compare stock between the historic Omotesando store and the new Shinjuku flagship in a single afternoon.
Official site: Onitsuka Tiger
Pokémon Center: Nihonbashi’s Exclusive Merchandise
Pokémon Center TOKYO DX (ポケモンセンタートウキョーDX) occupies the fifth floor of the Nihombashi Takashimaya S.C. East Building at 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 103-0027. The Pokémon Center Nihonbashi is open daily from 10:30 to 21:00 and stocks exclusive merchandise and regional-only plush releases not sold at smaller Pokémon Center counters elsewhere in the country. The adjoining Pokémon Café requires separate reservations and frequently books out weeks ahead, so secure that slot before arriving if it’s on your list.
The store is a three-minute walk from Nihombashi Station, served by the Tokyo Metro Ginza, Tozai and Toei Asakusa lines, making it an easy add-on if you’re already exploring the Nihonbashi or Ginza area. Tokyo also has a second, smaller Pokémon Center on the sixth floor of Shibuya PARCO, useful if you’re basing your day around Shibuya instead.
Official site: Pokémon Center
Hands and GU: Shibuya’s DIY and Fashion Pair
Hands (ハンズ, Hanzu), formerly branded Tokyu Hands, sits at 12-18 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042, open daily from 10:00 to 21:00 according to Tokyo’s official tourism board. It’s the city’s go-to store for DIY and creative supplies, covering everything from craft materials and stationery to novelty gadgets and travel goods across several sales floors. A short walk away, GU (ジーユー, Jī Yū) — Uniqlo’s sister brand for trend-led, lower-priced fashion — occupies 32-13 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042, across four floors from basement level to the third, open daily from 11:00 to 21:00.
Both stores sit within a five to eight-minute walk of Shibuya Station’s Hachiko exit, and combining them with Loft makes for an efficient Shibuya shopping loop without needing to change train lines. If you’re mapping out routes between districts, our guide to navigating Tokyo’s train network explains which lines connect Shibuya to the other stops on this list. GU’s website is in Japanese only, so browsing on a phone with built-in translation makes checking current stock far easier before you visit.
MUJI Ginza: The World’s Largest MUJI
MUJI (無印良品, Mujirushi Ryōhin) opened its global flagship at 3-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0061 in 2019, and the MUJI Ginza flagship remains the brand’s largest store worldwide. Shopping floors run from B1 to the sixth level — seven floors in total — with womenswear, the experimental MUJI Labo line and the ReMUJI recycled-garment collection on the second floor, stationery and travel goods on the fourth, and furniture consultation on the fifth. Regular shopping hours are 11:00 to 21:00, while the basement MUJI Diner and sixth-floor Coffee & Salon extend to 22:00.
Floors seven through ten are occupied separately by MUJI HOTEL GINZA, so if you’re tempted to extend the visit into an overnight stay, that option exists in the same building. The store is a three-minute walk from Ginza Station’s B4 exit, making it one of the most transit-convenient stops on this list.
Official site: MUJI
Klook.comTokyo Shopping Spots at a Glance
| Store | Neighbourhood | Address | Hours | Floors |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Quijote (Kabukicho) | Shinjuku | 1-16-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku | 24 hours daily | Multiple |
| Uniqlo Ginza Flagship | Ginza | 6-9-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku | 11:00–21:00 | 12 |
| Loft Shibuya | Shibuya | 21-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku | 11:00–21:00 | 7 |
| Onitsuka Tiger Shinjuku Flagship | Shinjuku | 1-3F, 3-11-26 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku | 11:00–20:00 | 4 (incl. mezzanine) |
| Pokémon Center Tokyo DX | Nihonbashi | 2-11-2 Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku (5F) | 10:30–21:00 | 1 |
| Hands Shibuya | Shibuya | 12-18 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku | 10:00–21:00 | 6–7 (varies by source) |
| GU Shibuya | Shibuya | 32-13 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku | 11:00–21:00 | 4 (B1–3F) |
| MUJI Ginza | Ginza | 3-3-5 Ginza, Chuo-ku | 11:00–21:00 (Diner until 22:00) | 7 (B1–6F) |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Don Quijote really open 24 hours? The Shinjuku Kabukicho branch runs a full 24 hours daily, though some smaller branches elsewhere in Tokyo close overnight, so confirm the specific location before planning a late-night visit.
- Which store is best for souvenirs on a tight schedule? Don Quijote combines the widest variety of snacks, cosmetics and gifts with round-the-clock access, making it the most time-flexible option.
- Do I need cash for these stores? Major chains accept credit cards and UnionPay, though carrying some yen is useful for smaller purchases or vending machines nearby.
- Are these stores tax-free for tourists? Most offer tax exemption on qualifying purchases for overseas visitors with a valid passport; if you’re mapping out costs for the wider trip, our guide to budgeting for your Japan trip covers where tax savings fit into the bigger picture.
- Is the Omotesando Onitsuka Tiger store still worth visiting? Yes — it remains open with the same hours as the new Shinjuku flagship, and still carries the brand’s Nippon Made line for those exploring Omotesando instead of Shinjuku.
- Can I visit Uniqlo and MUJI Ginza in the same trip? Yes — both sit within a ten-minute walk of each other in central Ginza, making them easy to pair in a single afternoon.
Useful official references: Japan Travel Official Portal, JNTO Official Guide, Tokyo Metro Official Site, GO TOKYO Official Guide.
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