MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten Complete Guide: Best Place to Shop in Shibuya
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten is a popular shopping spot for both visitors and locals. Open 24-hours, it offers everything from household goods to souvenirs and high-end brands, making it a must-visit in Shibuya for a one-stop shop.
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Born in Taipei, Taiwan. I worked in the inbound tourism industry in Kyoto, writing a blog about travel in Japan. I joined MATCHA in October 2019.
Hobbies: travel, watching trains, visiting stylish cafes, sweets, collecting seal stamps, watching musicals, taking photos, and others - so many, in fact, that I find it weird myself.
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Table of Contents
- What is MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten?
- Getting to MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten from Shibuya Station
- Why Visitors to Japan Love Shibuya Honten
- MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten Floor Guide
- Convenient Services at MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten
- MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Bekkan: Simple, Efficient Shopping
- Why You Should Visit MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya
What is MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten?
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten, a famous discount chain in Shibuya, Tokyo, is well-known among visitors and locals and is a paradise for those that love shopping. Thanks to being open 24-hours, you can shop here any time, day or night. The store also carries a wide selection of goods from daily necessities and beauty products to home appliances, snacks, souvenirs, and even high-end brands, making it possible to get everything you need in one trip.
Getting to MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten from Shibuya Station
Photo courtesy of PIXTA
Take the JR Shibuya Station Hachiko Exit, cross the Scramble Crossing, and continue along the vibrant Bunkamura-dori Street (to the right of Shibuya 109 pictured above) to arrive at your destination in about seven to 10 minutes. Look for the large sign and aquariums on either side of the entrance, you can’t miss it.
Why Visitors to Japan Love Shibuya Honten
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Conveniently located within a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station, the store is appealing for its overwhelming variety of products. It’s the ideal place for travelers to get their shopping done with everything from medicine and cosmetics to snacks, electrical appliances, and anime goods. Multiple tax-free counters make the process smooth and hassle-free, ensuring a pleasant and affordable shopping experience for international visitors.
Don Quijote not only offers reasonable prices, but also a wide range of value sets and limited-edition items. Another big plus is that it’s open 24 hours, so you can shop anytime without worry about the business hours. The store also carries many unique sundries and daily goods, letting you experience Japan’s distinctive culture. For these reasons, it’s a popular spot that always makes it onto travelers’ must-visit lists.
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten Floor Guide
The main building has eight floors with popular products sold on each floor. Below, we take a closer look at what’s on each floor.
B1: Food & Drinks
The basement floor focuses mainly on food and alcoholic beverages. Shelves are filled with a variety of products from snacks to late-night bites and side dishes perfect with drinks. The alcohol section has a wide selection of drinks, including Japanese sake, umeshu (plum wine), whisky, and more, which you can enjoy while relaxing at the hotel or as a souvenir for someone that appreciates quality drinks.
The Ramen Yokocho section features a selection of ramen from a variety of well-known restaurants–such as AFURI, Ippudo, and Ginza Kagari–that you can enjoy even after hours.
1F: Contact Lenses, Bestsellers, Seasonal Items
This is Shibuya Honten’s busiest floor with limited-edition items from each floor displayed in the special bestsellers section. There’s such a wide variety of contact lens products that just looking at them will make your head spin. Don’t have enough time to spend thoroughly browsing each floor? That’s okay! You can check out all of this season’s trending items right on the first floor. Regardless of what you buy, you’re sure to think, “I’m glad I bought this.”
2F: Sweets, Snacks, Hair Care, Household Goods
The second floor focuses mainly on snacks, sweets, and daily necessities. Popular souvenirs like KORORO Gummies and KitKats are well-stocked at Shibuya Honten and come in various flavors. You can shop with confidence knowing you won’t miss out; and if you can’t decide which flavors to pick because there are so many, well, that’s when you buy them all!
The Special Matcha Section features a wide range of products, from tea leaves and tea bags from famous brands to matcha-flavored sweets. Matcha lovers won’t want to leave this section and may end up going on a shopping spree.
3F: Cosmetics, Skincare, Beauty & Health Products
If the first floor is the busiest, then the third floor can easily be called the most eye-catching. It’s packed with popular items that international visitors are sure to buy, including skincare, cosmetics, health supplements, and over-the-counter medicine. This floor can truly be called “stock-up central.”
Of course, you can find skincare and facial masks from classic brands, as well as rare imported cosmetics.
Moreover, the medicine section has Japan’s most popular medicines such as Ohta’s Isan, Alinamin, Taiso Pabron, and Roihi-Tsuboku, each in their own dedicated sections. With such a huge variety, this makes it easy to find what you need. There’s also a perfume section ranging from affordable options to luxury brands.
4F: Brand Zone and Fashion
On the fourth floor, you’ll find high-end brands from around the world. In addition to new products, you’ll also find second-hand clothing in great condition, making it a fun place to hunt for great finds that fit your budget. You can also pick up items from famous outdoor brands.
5F: Popular Japanese Character Goods, Toys, Kitchenware
Hundreds of popular Japanese character goods fill the shelves, with items so adorable that you won’t want to put them down. From household goods to accessories, they capture the charm of each character and are sure to dominate every visitor’s shopping list. Some of these products are exclusive and can only be purchased at Don Quijote.
6F: Beauty Devices, Home Electronics, Smartphone Accessories
Hair dryers are among the most popular home appliances for international visitors. In Shibuya Honten’s electronics section, you’ll find a wide selection of hair straighteners and other beauty appliances organized according to use and size. You can also pick up smartphone accessories like phone cases, chargers, and charging cables here.
7F: Suitcases, Popular Souvenirs, Tax-Free Counters
This floor has a suitcase and luggage section with a great service for visitors planning to replace their suitcase. When you buy a new suitcase here, the staff can take your old suitcase on the spot, saving you the hassle of disposing of it yourself.
Tax-free counters are located on the seventh floor with several in operation to efficiently serve its many customers. After making your purchase, you can process your tax refund on the top floor, making it very convenient. This floor also sells popular souvenirs, making it a great last chance to pick up any souvenirs you may have forgotten!
Convenient Services at MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten
1. Tax-Free Service
For international visitors, tax-free shopping has become an essential part of the experience. Simply show your passport at checkout and the tax-free procedure is completed easily.
2. Multilingual Support
The store offers signs and services in multiple languages, including English and Chinese, creating an environment where visitors can enjoy a comfortable shopping experience with peace of mind.
3. Tax-Free Discount Coupon
By using this special tax-free discount coupon, a collaboration between MATCHA and Don Quijote, you can get even greater savings while shopping as it adds an additional discount on top of the tax-free benefit.
4. Irregular Events
The store occasionally holds promotional sales and limited-time sales events. During this time, you can take advantage of various discounts.
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Bekkan: Simple, Efficient Shopping
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Bekkan is located across from the main building. This store is designed and stocked with international visitors and their needs in mind, with roughly 70% of its products being popular items developed for international travelers.
The store itself isn’t as large as the main building, but the displays are very well-designed and play a complementary role to it. For that reason, Bekkan has also become a popular shopping spot for international visitors in Shibuya.
Why You Should Visit MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Honten—whether you’re doing last-minute shopping, searching for souvenirs, or experiencing Japan’s unique shopping culture—is a place that will satisfy all your needs. With its convenient location, extensive product selection, generous tax-free services, and the flexibility of being open 24 hours, it has become a shopping mecca for international visitors.
The next time you’re in Shibuya, Tokyo, be sure to stop by and enjoy the fun of Japan’s unique shopping for yourself!
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store
28-6 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store is a large discount store located about a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station. It has a wide selection of products, including cosmetics, food, home appliances, fashion, and character goods, and is open 24 hours a day and offers duty-free shopping, making it popular with tourists from overseas.
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Born in Taipei, Taiwan. I worked in the inbound tourism industry in Kyoto, writing a blog about travel in Japan. I joined MATCHA in October 2019.
Hobbies: travel, watching trains, visiting stylish cafes, sweets, collecting seal stamps, watching musicals, taking photos, and others - so many, in fact, that I find it weird myself.
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