木KomorebiJapan · 2026
Shibuya retail district illuminated at night
Route-aware shopping

Bring home fewer,
better things.

Each stop already fits a sightseeing day. Open live hours before leaving and use the official guide before a high-value purchase.

6 focused stops October tax rules
Shibuya 109 and surrounding retail buildingsPop culture
Tokyo · Oct 5

Nintendo Tokyo + Pokémon Center

Shibuya PARCO · 6F

Games, character goods and design without a separate detour. Check live entry controls before crossing Shibuya.

Store detailsLive map
Senso-ji Kaminarimon gate on the same east Tokyo route; not a Kappabashi storefrontCraft + kitchen
Tokyo · Oct 4

Kappabashi kitchenware

Asakusa → Ueno corridor

Knives, ceramics and kitchen tools. Ask about sharpening, checked-bag packing and tax-free minimums.

Official street guideLive map
Tokyo cityscape at dusk used as city context rather than an Itoya storefrontPaper + gifts
Tokyo · Oct 6

Ginza Itoya + one depachika

Ginza

Stationery, paper, small gifts and one premium food hall. One department store is enough.

Itoya officialLive map
Gekkeikan sake museum interior in KyotoMade in Kyoto
Kyoto · Oct 12–14

Sake, tea + artisan goods

Fushimi · central Kyoto

Buy from the maker or workshop when possible. Confirm liquid, food-import and packing rules before purchase.

Museum + shopLive map
Osaka Castle used as Osaka city context rather than a Shinsaibashi storefrontFashion + vintage
Osaka · Oct 19–20

Shinsaibashi + Amerikamura

Shinsaibashi → Namba

Fashion, sneakers, beauty, vintage and snacks. Compare prices away from the loudest souvenir frontage.

Official street guideLive map
Shibuya retail district illuminated at nightHigh-consideration
Any city

Cameras, watches + electronics

Buy only after a compatibility check

Confirm voltage, warranty region, model language, authenticity, duty and final tax-free terms before payment.

Official shopping Q&ALive map
For your October 2026 dates

Tax-free shopping changes after your trip.

Japan’s refund-method change begins November 1, 2026—after the October 21 flight home. Carry your passport when a shop requires it, follow sealed-consumable instructions, retain purchase records, and verify the official rule again before departure.

Official October rulesCanada exemptions

Planner photography is used as clearly labelled neighbourhood context unless the image shows the named place. Official links provide current storefront details, rules and hours.