Get Anything Your Heart Desires At Ueno's Top 5 Shopping Malls

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So you're in Ueno, you've seen the sights and now you want to do some shopping? Here are our top 5 picks for places to shop in Ueno!

Written by

Mizzochi

Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan

I worked in a PR agency for corporate IR/CSR and a publisher which publishes a magazine focused on international cooperation before joining MATCHA in October 2017.

In April 2019, I moved to Mitoyo City in Kagawa Prefecture. I write articles for tourists visiting Japan, and also contribute to regional revitalization.

My main focus is on writing about internet services, rental cars, hotels, and tourist attractions in western Japan.

Matsuzakaya: Mature Shopping, Right on the Ginza Line

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Matsuzakaya carries a variety of products for senior citizens in Japan. You can find merchandise made for elder ladies in the Madame Selection departments, as well as comfortable walking shoes in the ladies footwear shops. The building has 10 levels, ranging from B1 to 8F (the 2nd floor is split into two levels). Each level is packed with shops, making for a very ample selection of goods.

The building itself is also directly accessible from the Ginza Line, so it's a good place to go when the weather's overcast or rainy.

Matsuzakaya Ueno store

110-8503 3-29-5 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

The store has a wide selection of high-quality cosmetics, jewelry, and more. They also have a wide selection of women's clothing, handbags, and shoes. It's directly connected to Ueno-Hirokoji Station on the Ginza Line, so it's convenient even on rainy days.

Marui: Fun Shopping for Everyone

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What makes Marui special is that anyone, no matter the gender, can enjoy shopping here. Most shopping malls consist of shops that directly target females consumers, but Marui is a whole different story. In fact, floors 6, 7, and 8 are all dedicated to men's wear, accessories, and a slew of other shops that cater exclusively to men. Businessmen can come here to get the suits and formal wear they need for work; sports fanatics can stock up on athletic wear; and the average guy can come get anything else he might want.

But it doesn't stop at clothes, you can also find MUJI, franc franc, and other only-in-Japan miscellaneous goods shops at Marui, providing for lots of options to meet your shopping needs.

Ueno Marui

110-8502 6-15-1 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo

This is a shopping mall for clothing and miscellaneous goods located in front of Ueno Station. It has 2 basement floors and 9 above ground floors, and not only sells women's and men's clothing, but also lifestyle goods and restaurants.

Andon Ryokan

Sakura Hotel Jimbocho

Hotel Sails

Takeya: All Your Shopping Needs in One Area

Takeya is truly a one-stop shopping destination with nearly 200,000 different items to choose from. It is a collection of eight different buildings, all connected and all carrying everything you can dream of. There's a building for furniture, another for novelties, another for clothing, and food, and much, much more! They're all labeled and clearly outlined to make it easy to find what you're looking for.

With such services as a Duty-Free counters and free Wi-Fi, this is truly a traveler's dream come true.

TAKEYA

110-8583 4-32-1 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo

TAKEYA 1 is a new building that opened in November 2022. We stock a wide range of products, from groceries to cosmetics, beauty and hairdressing appliances, and pharmaceuticals. TAKEYA 3 is a building mainly focused on fashion, stocking a wide variety of products including brand clothing and watches. Takeya has a unique selection of products, making it the perfect place for those looking for souvenirs that will please foreign visitors.

Yadoya Kisakata

Tora Hotel Sensoji

Soho Asakusa Hotel

In Conclusion

So there you have it: the top shopping malls in Ueno. Take your pick and find what you need, want, or love. These malls won't let you down!

Written by

Mizzochi

Mitoyo, Kagawa, Japan

I worked in a PR agency for corporate IR/CSR and a publisher which publishes a magazine focused on international cooperation before joining MATCHA in October 2017.

In April 2019, I moved to Mitoyo City in Kagawa Prefecture. I write articles for tourists visiting Japan, and also contribute to regional revitalization.

My main focus is on writing about internet services, rental cars, hotels, and tourist attractions in western Japan.

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