SweetsTokyo Sta.
Tokyo Banana
東京ばな奈
A fluffy sponge cake filled with banana cream — Tokyo's classic gift.
Shopping
Shopping streets & markets in Shinjuku, Tokyo · 3
Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
- Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
- When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
- Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
Department storesShinjuku
Isetan Shinjuku
伊勢丹新宿店
Shinjuku's flagship department store, famous for fashion, with a popular basement food hall.
Discount storeShinjuku
Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
ドン・キホーテ新宿歌舞伎町店
A discount store for snacks, cosmetics and goods all in one place, open late.
ElectronicsShinjuku
Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West
ヨドバシカメラ新宿西口本店
A huge store for cameras, electronics and games.
Local products & gift ideas
5 gifts to bring home from Tokyo and where to buy them · Shinjuku first
SweetsAsakusa
Ningyo-yaki
人形焼
Doll-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean paste — an Asakusa specialty.
Where to buyKimuraya Ningyoyaki Honten ↗
SweetsGinza
Ginza West Leaf Pie
銀座ウエスト リーフパイ
Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.
Where to buyGinza West Main Store ↗
FoodYokohama
Kiyoken Shumai
崎陽軒 シウマイ
Yokohama's famous meat dumplings; shelf-stable gift boxes are available.
Where to buyKiyoken (Yokohama Sta.) ↗
SweetsKamakura
Hato Sablé
鳩サブレー
Dove-shaped butter cookies — Kamakura's classic gift.
Where to buyToshimaya Main Store ↗
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.