Where to shop街
Best shopping districts in Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto
Where to go for fashion, electronics, crafts and anime — by city.
Last reviewed · Sep 2026
Tokyo
| Area | Best for |
|---|---|
| Ginza | Department stores, luxury flagships, Uniqlo's global flagship |
| Shibuya & Harajuku | Youth fashion, Shibuya Parco, Takeshita Street |
| Omotesando | Designer architecture and boutiques |
| Akihabara | Electronics, anime, retro games |
| Shimokitazawa & Koenji | Vintage and second-hand clothing |
| Kappabashi | Kitchen knives and tableware |
Osaka
- Shinsaibashi-suji — a 600 m covered arcade of chains and drugstores
- Umeda — huge department stores linked underground
- Den Den Town — Osaka's answer to Akihabara
- Amerikamura — streetwear and vintage
Kyoto
- Nishiki Market — food and kitchen goods
- Teramachi & Shinkyogoku arcades — souvenirs and stationery
- Gion and Ninenzaka — crafts, ceramics, incense