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Where to buy Sanrio and character goods in Tokyo

3 stores in Tokyo for Sanrio and character goods, sorted by station, with what to check before you buy.

Before you go

  • Japanese nameキャラクター グッズ — show this to staff or search it on Rakuten.
  • Where to startTokyo Station / Nihonbashi, Harajuku / Shibuya and Ginza have the most shops for this.

Where to buy in Tokyo 売り場

Stock changes daily. Call ahead for limited items.

  • 銀座GinzaGinza LoftNewCentral Ginza branch of Loft with tax-free procedures on 3F, convenient for a Ginza shopping day.Tax-freeDirections
  • 原宿・渋谷Harajuku / ShibuyaShibuya LoftNewBig lifestyle store with a cosmetics section and a tax-free counter open 11:00 to 20:30.Tax-freeDirections
  • 東京・日本橋Tokyo Station / NihonbashiTokyo Character StreetCharacter shopsAn underground street of official character shops inside Tokyo Station's Ichibangai.Ask about tax-freeDirections

Questions visitors ask

Which area of Tokyo is best for Sanrio and character goods?

Tokyo Station / Nihonbashi, Harajuku / Shibuya and Ginza. Tokyo Station / Nihonbashi has 1 of the stores on this page. Harajuku / Shibuya has 1 of the stores on this page. Ginza has 1 of the stores on this page.

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.

Sources
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.

  1. Pay the full priceShow your passport at a tax-free store and keep the receipt.
  2. Customs check at departureAt the airport or seaport, within 90 days of purchase.
  3. 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 ▶