Ginza
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No list of top luxurious shopping destinations, not just in Tokyo but worldwide, would be complete without mentioning Ginza. Ginza is one of the most luxurious and elegant districts in the world. The biggest and most renowned high end brands in the world are all well represented here: Channel, Saint Laurent, Riedel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Gucci, Prada, Bulgari, Caroline Herrera NY. You’ll also find adequate representation of the most innovative and enterprising indigenous designers. This makes Ginza the perfect place for every type of upscale shopping that will leave you stuffed and satisfied. At Ginza you can never run out of things to buy and you can never go wrong.
The Tokyo plaza at Ginza offers duty free shopping for its international visitors. Yes, you heard that right. Here you can get tax refunds for the items you buy.
Ginza is also home to department stores such as Mitsukoshi store, Hankyu, Sheibu, Matsuya, and the most famous of which is the Wako store. These stores are great retail outlets for a wide range of luxury goods. The Sony showroom and the Kabuki-29 are other attractions found in Ginza.
The Ginza six is a breathtaking architectural accomplishment. It is one of the newer shopping centers in Ginza and has the Dior café within it.
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Omotesando
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While the most renowned high end brands are located at Ginza, at Omotesando you’ll find a more extensive spectrum of luxury brands and consumer goods. So if you’re in search of variety, Omotesando is the place for you.
Omotesando itself is an exhibition of architectural genius. It has been referred to as the Champs-Elysee of Japan for its ambience and architecture which are reminiscent of European grandiose. The street is lined with Zelkova trees, leading to the Meiji shrine which is dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and his wife the Empress Shoken.
The main street features luxury fashion brands in close apposition to each other. These include Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tod’s, Gucci, Alexander McQueen, and Hugo Boss. WUT sells high end accessories from Germany.
Omotesando also boasts fast fashion retailers such as Gap, Evisu, H&M, Zara, and Gyre.
Omotesando hills is worth mentioning. This exhilarating upscale mall hosts over a hundred stores with a wide range of luxury items on sale.
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Roppongi Hills
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Located in the Roppongi district of Minato, Tokyo, the Roppongi hills is one of the largest integrated property developments in the country.
It features high end stores, office space, residential apartments, restaurants and cafes, movie theaters, an art museum, a hotel, a TV studio, an outdoor amphitheater, and a number of parks/gardens.
At the center of Roppongi hills is the impressive 54 story, 238m tall, Mori tower. There are over a hundred stores in the first six floors of the tower, and there you can shop for luxury items of different classes and brands, most notably men’s and women’s fashion accessories, and everyday household luxury items.
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Roppongi Midtown
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Also within the Roppongi district, Roppongi midtown is another popular destination for luxury seekers. Roppongi midtown offers another breathtaking visage of modern architecture. It has numerous tall buildings, the tallest being 248m. There is also an art museum and some parks.
Its many stores and complexes provide luxurious and exotic items available in Tiffany and Louis Vuitton brand shops. There is also the Paul Smith Roppongi store which offers an array of clothing items for both sexes.
Takashimaya Nihombashi
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Takashimaya is one of the oldest household names in Japan. It was founded in Kyoto about 190 years ago, originally as a secondhand clothing store which later became a kimono fabric store. Today, it has expanded into a chain of stores around Japan and beyond, persisting as one of the enduring names in the industry and embodying the Japanese spirit of hospitality.
The Nihombashi Takashimaya center opened in 2018. The stores deal in diverse brands of ladies’ and men’s wear, cosmetics, jewelry, fashion accessories, as well as babies’ and children’s wear.
The main building is popular for its elegant elevator rides with the accompanying elevator girls which adds a glitter of old-world charm to the experience. The staff service is impeccable and as a customer, you feel like a king there.
All in all, Takashimaya Nihonbashi offers a range of charming experiences.
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Isetan Shinjuku
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This impressive departmental store is one of Tokyo’s trendiest and most popular. The main building has nine floors, with each floor dedicated to a particular product line. It houses some of the best in fashion accessories, clothing for men and women, and fine household living.
Isetan Shinjuku checks out for some of the biggest international brands like Burberry, North Face, Balenciaga, Chanel, Comme des Garcons, Givenchy, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Valentino, to mention a few. The store is proud to display local Japanese products alongside their international counterparts.
Some of its features include the food hall on B1 where you can find the best of Japanese culinary science, a homewares floor on 5f, a cosmetics floor on B2, and a kimono salon on the seventh floor.
Any day, anytime, the Isetan Shinjuku store promises a memorable experience.
Conclusion
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