When it comes to the holy land of souvenirs, it’s the basement food market of department stores, abbreviated as “Depachika”.
In the metropolis of Tokyo, large department stores line up at each major station, and the “Depachika” is also very fulfilling as a souvenir spot.
This time, If you’re looking for souvenirs in Tokyo, you can’t go wrong here! I would like to introduce the recommended Depachika in the metropolitan area in a ranking format.
【5th place】Shibuya Hikarie ShinQs
アクセス：JR線、東京メトロ銀座線、京王井の頭線「渋谷駅」と2F連絡通路で直結
Shibuya Station, where many people visit for commuting, schooling, playing, and sightseeing. The basement of the station building “Shibuya Hikarie” in front of such Shibuya Station is overflowing with popular souvenir shops.
The sweets corner in the basement is full of perfect souvenirs. From Japanese sweets to Western sweets, popular sweets from famous stores are available.
There are many fashionable souvenirs unique to Shibuya, a city of young people, and not only in the basement but also in the shops inside Hikarie, there are fashionable goods and small items that are perfect for Tokyo souvenirs and gifts.
- For more details on souvenirs, click here⇒Recommended souvenirs at Shibuya Hikarie! 6 popular sweets
【4th place】Isetan Shinjuku Main Store
- 1 minute walk from Shinjuku Sanchome Station, 5 minutes walk from Shinjuku Station
One of the standard spots where you can buy souvenirs near Shinjuku Station, the basement of Isetan Shinjuku Main Store.
It’s a bit of a walk from Shinjuku Station, but you can buy souvenirs while sightseeing and leisure in Shinjuku, where there are many shops, accommodation facilities, and events. (It’s right from Shinjuku Sanchome Station)
Not only the taste is delicious, but also the appearance is fashionable, the package is fashionable, and there are many products that make you look forward to presenting them as souvenirs. Limited brands that can only be purchased at Isetan Shinjuku are also recommended.
- For more details on souvenirs, click here⇒Unmissable souvenirs at Isetan Shinjuku, Tokyo! 6 recommended products
【3rd place】Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Main Store
[出典：Dick Thomas Johnson]
- Access: Directly connected to Ikebukuro Station on the JR, Tobu Tojo Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line, and Tokyo Metro
Ikebukuro Station, where many tourists and residents come and go every day, is not only a transfer point for the JR Line, Tokyo Metro, Seibu Line, and Tobu Line, but also has many shops around the station.
The directly connected department stores “Tobu” and “Seibu” are famous as the two major department stores of Ikebukuro Station. In particular, “Tobu Department Store Ikebukuro Main Store” is one of the largest basements in the metropolitan area.
The basement is full of famous souvenirs. You’re sure to find the sweets you’ve seen in magazines and on TV and wanted to try.
- For more details on souvenirs, click here⇒Recommended souvenirs at Tobu Department Store in Ikebukuro! 6 popular sweets
【2nd place】Ginza Mitsukoshi
- Access: Right from Ginza Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Marunouchi Line, and Hibiya Line
Ginza, located in Chuo Ward, the center of Tokyo. As a high-brand street, it has evolved and has a solid history, making Ginza a world-famous city.
A mature city with a history of long-established stores and heavy buildings. The basement of “Ginza Mitsukoshi” in front of such Ginza Station is very fulfilling!
There are many things that can only be obtained here, such as Ginza-originated Japanese sweets and limited sweets, which are perfect for souvenir shopping in Ginza.
【1st place】Daimaru Tokyo Store
[出典：http://on-and-on-shop.com/diary/?p=2136]
- Access: Directly connected to Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit
“Daimaru Tokyo Store”, which is convenient for shopping, is directly connected to Tokyo Station Yaesu North Exit, the gateway to the capital, Tokyo.
The giant basement “Hoppe Town” of “Daimaru Tokyo Store”, which boasts the largest assortment in Japan, has been crowded with many customers every day since it opened in 2012 with an expanded area, and has become one of the famous souvenir spots at Tokyo Station.
The food town “Hoppe Town” on the basement 1st floor of Daimaru Tokyo has a wide variety of souvenirs, including Tokyo’s classic souvenirs, long-established Japanese sweets, unique sweets, and side dishes that you can’t help but reach for tasting.
- For more details on souvenirs, click here⇒Popular souvenirs you want to buy at Daimaru Tokyo Store! 6 recommended products
Summary
Above, I introduced the recommended Depachika in the metropolitan area in a ranking format, If you’re looking for souvenirs in Tokyo, you can’t go wrong here!
“Depachika” is convenient for access and large-scale, so most souvenirs can be found in one place. Why not take a look while changing trains or sightseeing? It’s fun just to look around while tasting.
Please use it as a reference for choosing souvenirs!
