“Daiwa Kohrinbo”, recommended shopping spot in Kanazawa! Purchase cosmetics, care products, and Kanazawa souvenirs all at once.

If you're traveling to Kanazawa, which is known as the "Little Kyoto of Hokuriku," you'll want to not only enjoy sightseeing, but also take advantage of the shopping opportunities! Located in the center of Kanazawa, in one of the city's busiest areas, the long-established department store "Daiwa Kohrinbo" has a wide range of items, from must-buy souvenirs to cosmetics and household goods, making it the perfect place for shopping! This time, we have picked out the highlights and gourmet foods of "Daiwa Kohrinbo", so let's take a look!

• Table of Contents
• How to access “Daiwa Kohrinbo”? How to shop in it? Introducing points floor by floor!
• Introducing the must-see, buy, and eat recommendations at Daiwa Kohrinbo!

How to access “Daiwa Kohrinbo”? How to shop in it? Introducing points floor by floor!

“Daiwa Kohrinbo”, located in Kanazawa City's shopping zone "Kohrinbo", is the largest department store in Ishikawa Prefecture and has the longest history. It is approximately 10 minutes by bus from Kanazawa Station. There are many popular sightseeing spots around Daiwa Kohrinbo, and if you take a stroll around the sightseeing spots such as Kenrokuen and the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa, you will arrive at the department store in about 15 minutes. Daiwa Kohrinbo, located in a very convenient location, is a must-see shopping spot for travelers in Kanazawa!

Founded in the Showa era, Daiwa Department Store moved to its current location in 1986 and officially changed its name to "Daiwa Kohrinbo." In order to attract customers from the younger generation, Daiwa proactively renovated the entire building, while expanding the fresh food and souvenir corner with a wide selection of local sake, wine, and famous sweets, as well as stocking famous domestic and international fashion and beauty brands. Among these, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany are the only directly managed stores in Hokuriku. Daiwa Kohrinbo is a comprehensive department store where both local residents and tourists can enjoy shopping to their heart's content. There is also a tax-free counter on the first floor, which is convenient for tourists.

Introducing the must-see, buy, and eat recommendations at Daiwa Kohrinbo!

[1F] Make↗Kitchen, a cosmetics select shop with cosmetics and care products

On the first floor of the Daiwa Kohrinbo store, popular cosmetics and care products from Japan and abroad are lined up. The first shop you'll see is "Make↗Kitchen", pronounced "Makeup Kitchen". It is a chain cosmetics select shop that has become very popular in Japan in recent years. The biggest feature is that carefully selected  cosmetics from Japan and overseas, with a focus on organic brand cosmetics can be found in the shop. Korean skin care brand "FEMMUE", Japanese natural cosmetics brands "Celvoke" and "to/one" are on sale, as well as beauty appliances and hair care products.

Among the in-shop cosmetic brands, you can't miss the super popular Japanese brand "SUQQU". The elegant, gentle and mature make-up captures the hearts of many cosmetics geeks. Best-selling products such as beautiful gradation blushes, eyeshadow palettes, and foundations are must-buys. In addition, "IPSA"'s medicated lotion and cleansing products, which became a hot topic in Taiwan with "The Time R Aqua", are very popular. You can also purchase control color and base makeup items from RMK, which is popular among Japanese cosmetics fans! Isn't it best to buy department cosmetics during the depreciation of the yen?

[B1F] Fresh sashimi, Kanazawa local sake, long-established stores and Japanese sweets shops are super fun!

"Kuze Fuku & Sons", located on the B1 floor, sells ingredients and seasonings and is a favorite among chefs. "Horita", a long-established greengrocer in Kanazawa, sells a variety of locally produced seasonal fruits, including the high-quality grapes from Ishikawa Prefecture, "Ruby Roman", and the branded pears, "Kaga Shizuku". In addition, ``Kyushuya'' also sells fruits and vegetables. There is a wide selection of fresh sashimi, and the side dish section sells "yakitori", grilled chicken skewers. At the liquor store, you can buy Kanazawa's local sake "Kagatsuru Junmai Ginjo" and "Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Beer".

If you want to buy souvenirs, we recommend going to "Morihachi", a Japanese confectionery store with a 400-year history, whose signature product is "Choseiden", one of Japan's top three sweets. In addition, the long-established Japanese confectionery shop "Kanazawa Urada" sells "Kagahachiman Okage Monaka", which is shaped like a daruma doll, and is a must-buy. In addition, "Seika Muromachi" has the popular "Kanazawa Buncho" yokan in Kaga black tea, Kaga-bocha, and white coffee flavors. In addition, traditional products such as "Kaga Bocha" and "Koshiyama Kanseido" are perfect as souvenirs.

[8F] Kanazawa's representative specialty "Hunton Rice" - Wide selection of Japanese dishes

If you want to eat or take a break between shopping, head to the 8th floor! Japanese restaurant "Japanese Dining Bimi Saizen'' serves pork cutlet set meals, soba noodles, udon noodles, and more. At "Shunsai Grill Kohrin", a family restaurant, you can enjoy Kanazawa's representative gourmet dish, "Hanton Rice". It's a gourmet dish with fluffy omelet rice topped with fried shrimp, fried white fish, ketchup, and tartar sauce. There is also a tempura specialty restaurant called "Ginza Tenichi", which offers a variety of tempura set meals and set menus.

[7F] High-end kids wear made in Japan and the Sanrio shop are all here!

When people with children come to Japan and travel, they sometimes buy new clothes for their children. The 7th floor of Daiwa Kohrinbo is a floor specializing in children's goods, including children's wear, baby goods, toys, and even "Sanrio", a store that children love. In addition, there are brands that boast unique designs and reliable Japanese quality, such as Japan's high-end baby and kids wear "MIKI HOUSE". It's a great opportunity for parents to shop for their kids!

Long-established café “FUMUROYA CAFÉ”

If you want to eat sweets or light meals, there is a recommended cafe on the 5th floor called "FUMUROYA CAFÉ". This cafe is run by Kanazawa's long-established "Kaga Fu Fumuroya", which has been in business for over 150 years, and offers a wide variety of set menus, including anmitsu made from wheat gluten, sweets such as French toast, curry, and Western food.

[2F] Japanese fashion, European and American imported brands, and afternoon tea after shopping!

"Daiwa Kohrinbo" has a wide variety of fashion brands. Women's fashion is concentrated on the second floor, including the famous Japanese hat brand "CA4LA", the uniquely modern Japanese designer brand "ZUCCa", Burberry's "Blue Label Crestbridge", which can only be purchased in Japan, and other popular items. These include the pajama brand "gelato pique" and the urban fashion brand "ICB". In addition, there is the British minimal fashion brand "MARGARET HOWELL" and the stylish urban brand "Theory" from New York. On the same floor there is also "Cafe Morozoff", a famous cafe that originated in Kobe and sells delicious light meals, cakes, and coffee, making it perfect for afternoon tea!

"Daiwa Kohrinbo" is located in the center of Kanazawa's downtown area, with many tourist spots nearby and convenient transportation. The department store also stocks popular cosmetics and care products, fashion brands, gourmet food, and souvenirs representing Kanazawa. When you come to Kanazawa in the Hokuriku region, make sure to spend at least one day shopping at Daiwa Kohrinbo!

Daiwa Kohrinbo

Address: 1-1-1 Korinbo, Kanazawa City
TEL: 076-220-1111
Business hours: 10:00-19:00, 8F restaurants 11:00-21:00
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