Pokemon, Hello Kitty, Gadgets And More - Narita Airport Shopping Guide

If you will be traveling to and from Japan via Narita Airport, then we strongly recommend arriving there early before your departure in order to do some souvenir shopping!

We recommend this because Narita Airport has its own shopping mall in it. It wouldn't be exaggerating to say that they have everything here either; shops selling popular character goods for children, Japanese traditional food items like green tea, Japanese sake, and sweets, electronics, cosmetics, clothing, Japanese variety goods and much more await you here.

Since there is a free shuttle bus between terminals, you can freely go back and forth to the different shopping areas, and, as many of the shops take credit cards, international travelers can safely shop here with ease.

By saving your souvenir hunt for the airport, you can sightsee without being burdened by shopping bags during your time in Japan!

Those looking for more information about Narita Airport's facilities should refer to: From Free SIMs to LCC, Shuttle Buses And Free Transit Tours: Complete Guide To Narita Airport.

Table of Contents:

1. Character Goods (Hello Kitty, Pokemon, etc)
2. Foods (Green Tea, Japanese Sweets)
3. Fashion and Goods (Sneakers, Japanese Goods)
4. Electronics and Daily Goods (Overseas Appliances, Cosmetics)
5. Beyond the Departure Area

Character Goods (Hello Kitty, Pokemon, etc)

Hello Kitty and Gudetama! Hello Kitty Japan

Hello Kitty Japan is a shop selling goods and sweets based on Hello Kitty, Gudetama, My Melody and other popular characters. This stuffed Hello Kitty doll, dressed in a kimono in the upper photo (2200 yen before tax), is a limited edition item that can only be purchased at Hello Kitty Japan.

Fashionable items such as T-shirts, bags, pouches and other stylish designs that even adults will want are also sold in this shop. The bag costs 2000 yen (before tax), and the T-shirt is 1000 yen (before tax).

Shop Location: Terminal 1 Central Building 4F
Hours: 8:00-20:00

Get a Narita Airport Limited Pikachu at the Pokemon Store

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This shop always has about 1,000 different Pokemon items in stock. In addition to their vast selection of stuffed animals and stationery goods, you can also enjoy a fee-based Pokemon battle game machine known as Pokemon Gaore here as well.

Some featured items here are the Narita airport limited Pilot Pikachu and Cabin Attendant Pikachu mascots, which are 900 yen (tax excluded). They also have many other limited edition items as well.

With world championships being held annually, it goes without saying that they also sell the popular Pokemon cards here as well. Fans of this game are sure to be excited to receive the Japanese versions of their favorite cards as souvenirs.

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ポケットモンスター・ポケモン・Pokémonは任天堂・クリーチャーズ・ゲームフリークの登録商標です。

Shop Location: Terminal 2 Main Building 4F
Hours: 8:00-20:00

For Anime Goods, Check Out Cospa Akihabara Narita Satellite Station!

This is the Narita Airport branch of the popular COSPA Akihabara shop which deals in anime character goods, manga, and Japanese games that are popular all around the world.

In this photo you can see a limited edition t-shirt featuring Dragon Ball Kai's Goku screaming "Kuririn no koto ka!!!!!" - fans will remember this scene where Goku was provoked by Freeza who had killed Kuririn. This t-shirt costs 2000 yen (before tax).

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This is the Mobile Suit Gundam RX-78-2 Shield Bag, which costs 6300 yen (before tax). It is a cross-body backpack designed to look like the Gundam Shield, making it a very popular item with Gundam fans.

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Shop Location: Terminal 1 Central Building 4F
Hours: 8:00-20:00

Foods (Green Tea, Japanese Sweets)

For Japanese Tea and Tea Goods, Visit Fukujuen

Founded over 220 years ago, Fukujuen is the birthplace of one of the most famous brands of tea in Japan. In fact, the popular Iemon brand of tea sold at convenience stores across the country came from a collaboration with Fukujuen.

Some of their most popular souvenirs are their gyokuro (high quality green tea) and matcha green tea, which are characterized by their mellow sweetness. They also have instant powdered tea that you can make without having to use a teapot to steep it in.

You can also purchase Nambu ironware kettles, known as Iwachu, matcha bowls, bamboo tea whisks, and other tea utensils here as well.

Shop Location: Terminal 2 Main Building 4F
Hours: 7:30-21:00

Delicious Japanese Sweets in One Place! Tokyo Shokuhinkan

Photo courtesy of: Tokyo Shokuhinkan
A well-established specialty store for Japanese-style confectionery, this shop is best known for its selection of the latest sweets. If you are buying the products as you are on your way home, even those with shorter shelf-lives will still be perfect souvenirs by the time your flight lands overseas again.

Photo courtesy of: Tokyo Shokuhinkan
One of our most recommended items is their baked tiramisu from Suzette, a popular bakery in Japan. Made with real mascarpone cheese, this tiramisu costs 1000 yen (before tax).

Photo courtesy of: Tokyo Shokuhinkan
One of their airport-limited items are the "Narita Airport Milk Chocolate Crunch" from the Chidori company. These come in two flavors, milk chocolate and green tea; the green tea flavoring is made from Yame Green Tea, a famous brand that is known for its fragrant, deep flavor. This treat costs 1000 yen (before tax).

Shop Location: Terminal 3 2F
Hours: 4:00-21:00

Fashion and Goods (Sneakers, Japanese Goods)

Get Souvenirs for Yourself - Japan Exclusive Shoes at ABC Mart!

Sneakers and business shoes, ladies' shoes, shoes special occasions and even ones for children all can be found in this specialty shop. Larger sizes are available here, making it an ideal place to shop when other locations might not be able to meet your needs.

Famous brands like Nike, Adidas and ASICS are all available here, as well as Japan-limited sneakers too, so sneaker fans should definitely not miss out on shopping here.

In fact, here you can find the very rare ASICS Tiger shoes, which are carried at only a few locations.

Shop Location: Terminal 1 Central Building 4F
Hours:8:00-20:00

Find Fashionable Japanese-style Items at Wamonoya Kaya

If you are looking for Japanese traditional goods like daruma, furushiki clothes and tenugui towels, then definitely visit Wamonoya Kaya. You might feel like you're on a Japanese-themed treasure hunt when shopping here thanks to the vast selection of products available.

These eye-catching coin purses and smartphone cases covered in uniquely Japanese patterns are sure to have your friends back home feeling jealous.

Shop Location: Terminal 2 Main Building 4F
Hours: 7:30-21:00

A Collection of Fashionable Hats at Override

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Override is the retail branch of a 95 year old hat making specialty shop that cherishes the sensitivities, feelings, and impressions distinct to the Japanese.

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This is the popular New ERA snapback cap of theirs featuring a special Japan logo. It was created in commemoration of the 3rd anniversary of the opening of the Override Narita Airport store and costs 5700 yen (before tax).

Shop Location: Terminal 1 Central Building 4F
Hours: 8:00-20:00

Electronics and Daily Goods (Overseas Appliances, Cosmetics)

If You Buy Heavy Electronics at Laox, You Can Leave Them Right Away

Laox is a large variety shop that handles a wide range of products, from home appliances to cosmetics, sweets, travel goods, and more.

This shop is particularly popular because it deals in products that are designed for use overseas - kitchen and home appliances like rice cookers and beauty goods including hair dryers can all be purchased with confidence here. Not only that, but popular larger items such as heated toilet seats, and even vacuum cleaners are sold here as well.

Shop Location: Terminal 1 North Wing 5F
Hours: 8:00-20:00

Beyond the Departure Area

Get Last Minute Souvenirs at Fa-So-La TAX FREE AKIHABARA

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This shop specializes in rare types of Japanese sake and popular sweets from all across Japan. If you are still looking for a couple last souvenirs after you have gone through the departure gates, this is the best place to shop.

Shop Location: Terminal 1 South Wing 3F
Hours: 7:30-20:30

For more information on these and other shops at Narita Airport, please take a look at their official website. You will probably have worked up quite the appetite with all this shopping, so if you have time, please enjoy some of the delicious dishes sold at the many restaurants found within Narita Airport to conclude your trip to Japan in style.

Narita Airport Website: https://www.narita-airport.jp/en

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