Shopping in Shinjuku: what to buy and where
Tokyo's camera district: big electronics chains and specialist new and used camera dealers. 12 stores near the station
Games
- 新宿ShinjukuYodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main StoreNewYodobashi's main store by Shinjuku's west exit, easy to fit into a day of shopping in Shinjuku.Ask about tax-freeDirections
- 新宿ShinjukuYodobashi Camera Multimedia Shinjuku East ExitNewA second Yodobashi in Shinjuku, a short walk from the east exit near the main shopping streets.Ask about tax-freeDirections
Cameras
- 新宿ShinjukuShinjuku Kitamura CameraNew & usedSeveral floors of new and used cameras near Shinjuku Station, including a Leica section and vintage gear.Tax-freeDirections
- 新宿ShinjukuMap CameraNew & usedA used-camera specialist in Nishi-Shinjuku, open year-round, with an English visitor guide.Tax-freeDirections
- 新宿ShinjukuYodobashi Camera Shinjuku WestNewA huge electronics and camera store close to Shinjuku Station, handy for checking new stock and accessories.Ask about tax-freeDirections
- 新宿ShinjukuLeica Store Isetan ShinjukuOfficialAn official Leica store on 8F of the Isetan Men's Building, easy to add to a Shinjuku shopping day.Tax-freeDirections
Watches
- 新宿ShinjukuKOMEHYO SHINJUKUUsedA big luxury reseller near Shinjuku Station with a dedicated jewellery and watch building and multilingual staff.Tax-freeDirections
Sneakers
- 新宿ShinjukuASICS Flagship ShinjukuOfficialA four-floor flagship opened in July 2026, with running shoes, SportStyle sneakers and custom embroidery on apparel.Ask about tax-freeDirections
Beauty & drugstore
- 新宿ShinjukuDon Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho StoreNewOpen 24 hours, about five minutes from Shinjuku Station, handy for late-night drugstore and snack runs.Tax-freeDirections
- 新宿ShinjukuDaikoku Drug Shinjuku HigashiguchiNewDrugstore near Shinjuku Station, open until 23:50, with tax-free service listed on the official store page.Tax-freeDirections
- 新宿ShinjukuAinz & Tulpe Shinjuku HigashiguchiNewBeauty-focused drugstore on three floors near Shinjuku's east side, open until 22:00.Ask about tax-freeDirections
Souvenirs
- 新宿ShinjukuHands ShinjukuLifestyle & stationeryA big lifestyle store with stationery, travel goods and kitchen tools.Ask about tax-freeDirections
Stationery
- 新宿ShinjukuHands ShinjukuLifestyle & stationeryA big lifestyle store with stationery, travel goods and kitchen tools.Ask about tax-freeDirections
Find something specific
- Sony Alpha camerasソニー ミラーレス
- Canon camerasキヤノン ミラーレス
- Fujifilm cameras富士フイルム カメラ
- Leica camerasライカ
- Nikon camerasニコン ミラーレス
- Ricoh GR and Pentaxリコー GR
- OM System, Olympus and Lumix
- Film and vintage camerasフィルムカメラ
- Camera lensesカメラ レンズ
- GoPro, DJI and action cameras
- Nintendo games and merch
- ASICSアシックス
- Vintage clothing古着
- Grand Seikoグランドセイコー
- Seiko and Citizenセイコー 腕時計
- Used luxury watches腕時計 中古
- Sunscreen日焼け止め
- Japanese skincareスキンケア
- Japanese makeupプチプラコスメ
- Shampoo and hair careシャンプー
- Headphones and audioワイヤレスイヤホン
- Rice cookers, hair dryers and appliances炊飯器
- Phones, laptops and gadgets家電
- Japanese kitchen knives包丁 三徳
Read the guide ガイド
カメラCamera stores in TokyoStart in Shinjuku, then go to Nakano for used gear and Ginza for premium brands.カメラSony α7 VBuy from a specialist camera retailer, not the Sony Store list price.カメラCanon EOS R5 Mark IIUse Canon's ¥654,500 online price as the ceiling, then beat it at a retailer.カメラFujifilm X100VIAvailability, not price, is the hard part. Check stock before you travel across town.時計Japanese watchesBuy new from brand boutiques or authorized dealers; buy used from established specialist dealers.スニーカーJapanese sneakersFor Japan-specific pairs, go to brand flagships; for wider choice, go to multi-brand sneaker shops.カメラLeica Q3 43Buy from an official Leica Store or an authorized dealer. Discounts are rare, so tax-free is your main saving.ゲームNintendo Switch 2International visitors should buy the multi-language model (¥69,980), not the cheaper Japan-only one.ゲームPS5 Digital Edition (Japanese-only)Great price for residents of Japan. For most international buyers, it is the wrong console.コスメJapanese drugstoresTry Don Quijote for 24-hour shopping, or Daikoku Drug for tax-free drugstore basics near big stations.コスメJapanese skincare & cosmeticsStart at @cosme TOKYO in Harajuku for trending bestsellers, then try Shibuya or Ginza Loft for tax-free variety.
Nearby stations
- 原宿・渋谷Harajuku / Shibuya · 3.5 km
- 中野Nakano · 3.6 km
- 池袋Ikebukuro · 4.5 km
- 東京・日本橋Tokyo Station / Nihonbashi · 6.1 km
Distances are straight-line between stations, not walking or train distance.
Questions visitors ask
What can I buy in Shinjuku?
Games, Cameras, Watches, Sneakers, Beauty & drugstore, Souvenirs and Stationery. This page lists 12 stores near the station.
Which stores in Shinjuku are tax-free?
Shinjuku Kitamura Camera, Map Camera, KOMEHYO SHINJUKU, Leica Store Isetan Shinjuku, Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho Store, Daikoku Drug Shinjuku Higashiguchi list tax-free shopping. Ask at the other stores.
Which shopping areas are near Shinjuku?
Harajuku / Shibuya (3.5 km) and Nakano (3.6 km), measured in straight lines.
Can I shop tax-free?
From 1 November 2026, eligible stores charge the full price including 10% tax, then refund it after customs confirms export when you leave Japan, within 90 days. You need at least ¥5,000 before tax per store. Ask each shop whether it takes part.
免税Tax-free
Valid from 1 November 2026
Tax-free now works as a refund
You pay the 10% consumption tax in the store, then get it back after you leave Japan.
- Pay the full priceShow your passport at a tax-free store and keep the receipt.
- Customs check at departureAt the airport or seaport, within 90 days of purchase.
- Refund arrivesBy card, cash or bank transfer, depending on the store.
Minimum ¥5,000 before tax per store. Ask at checkout how that store pays refunds. Full guide to the new refund system ▶