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During cherry blossom season, visiting Japan to admire the flowers (and shop!) is the perfect choice!

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Last updated 2026-11-08 — With the upcoming cherry blossom season, many friends have started thinking about traveling to Japan, but admiring the flowers alone isn't enough — a trip to Japan wouldn't be complete without some serious shopping!
With the upcoming cherry blossom season,manyfriendshave started thinking about travelingtoJapan,but admiring the flowers alone isn't enough,and a trip to Japan wouldn't be complete without some serious shopping,becauseit definitely wouldn't feel complete!Japanhas so many great places to explore,and ifyou don’t plan ahead,it’s easy to get"lost in Tokyo,"and in the endyou might even waste some unnecessary expenses.So,todayour mission istobring you a practical money-saving guide — something you deserve!

 

Finda good comprehensive duty-freediscount store,onceget everything on your wish list~

Taxis in Tokyo are especially expensive,so basically,most tourists get around by subway. As a result, avoid running around shopping—it wastes both time and money on transportation. Stick to “long-established””Takashimaya Times Square’s sibling, Tokyu Hands? No—actually it’s Takeo, no—wait: Duōqìng Wū, a large, long-standing comprehensive discount store in central Tokyo,and alsoa discount shop loved by overseas tourists.

 

The store offers everything from food, medicine, cosmetics, health products, daily necessities, electronics, watches, jewelry, brand-name clothing, apparel, furniture, and more—all at great discounts. No matter what kind of shopping you’re after,you won’t leave disappointed here. For international customers, Takeo has 16 tax-free counters, and all items in the store are available tax-free, making it both affordable and rewarding.won't leave disappointed either. For overseas customers, Takeya also has 16 duty-free counters, and all items in the store are tax-free, making it both affordable and a great deal.

 

Image source: Takeo official website

TakeoYa

Address::4-33-2 Ueno, Taito City, Tokyo

Business hours: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM

(1st floor of Main Building Blocks A & B, and 1st floor of Interior & Goods Building open at 9:30 AM)

Business days and hours may be subject to change depending on circumstances

“Hidden” deal: shop with a JCB credit card,and the money you savecould buy you a designer bag.

The merchandise offered by the store itselfisalreadyquiteDiscounts,this timeDuoxingwu has also partnered withJCB credit cardsto launch a joint promotional campaign.Any customer whoshops at[January 2, 2019 to December 31]and pays with a JCB credit cardfor asingle purchase of5,000 yen or morewillbe eligible for an additional10% off, with the exception of certain special items,such ascigarettes,preciousjewelry,whileotheritemsare alleligible for the discount.

Click the link to learn more:

http://www.jcbcard.cn/campaign/takeya3.html?ad_id=cn_onlylady1903_takeya

Besides daily necessities and food,what people love to buy in Japan the most are small appliances with slightly higher prices, such as hair dryers,beauty devices,and when you do the math, buying them here is often cheaper than during domestic sales events like 618,Double ElevenThe prices during the shopping festival are even more unbeatable,sowhy not buy now?

 

(Image from Xiaohongshu @Zhang Xiaoyi LAURA)

Besides Takashimaya Times Square,JCB also offers a gift voucher promotion in collaboration with Shinjuku Takashimaya Department Store,which is available all year round from [February 1, 2019 ~ January 31, 2020]. Just spend a cumulative total of 25,000 yen (tax excluded) in a single day with your JCB credit card to receive a 1,000-yen voucher. Each card can receive up to 50,000 yen in vouchers per day (i.e.,a total spending of 1.25 million yen). Rememberto go to the information desk first upon arrival to get a 5% off shopping card with your passport,whichcan also be used together with the vouchers.

 

Click the link to learn more:

http://www.jcbcard.cn/campaign/takashimaya1802.html?ad_id=cn_onlylady1903_takashimaya

Shinjuku Takashimaya

Address::24-2, Chitosegaya 5-chome, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

5-24-2 Sendagaya , Shibuya-ku , Tokyo

Business Hours:Monday to Thursday?Sunday 10:00-20:00

Friday?Saturday 10:00-20:30

Business days and hours may change depending on the situation

JCB × Tokyo Tower Exclusive Offers!

It would be a great pity to visit Tokyo without going to Tokyo Tower. As an iconic landmark of Tokyo, in recent years Tokyo Tower has become one of the must-visit spots for tourists. There is an observation deck at 150 meters (Main Deck), and a special observation deck at 250 meters (50), both offering panoramic views of Tokyo. On clear days, you can even see Mt. Fuji in the distance,Top Decka breathtaking sight!!

 

Now, JCB is offering cardholders up to 30% off on Tokyo Tower admission tickets for those dreaming of a visit to the iconic landmark,thispromotion will continue until mid-year [June 30, 2019].However,please note,thisdiscount does not include the “Special Observatory” (250m), so those wanting to reach even higher will need to pay a bit more~

Also,during the promotionperiod, there are special surprise offers too!At the 2nd floor Main Deck,TOKYO TOWER OFFICIAL SHOP THE SKY,andthe 3rd floor TOKYO TOWER OFFICIAL SHOP GALAXY, customers using a JCB credit card can enjoy an exclusive 10% OFF.

This discount is only available when choosing the JCB payment network.

Remind all those planning to go to check the round-trip route in advance,calculatehow long you’ll stay there,becauseit can get quite cold at Tokyo Tower, so remember to dress warmly!

Click the link to learn more:

http://www.jcbcard.cn/campaign/tokyotower.html?ad_id=cn_onlylady1903_tower

Tokyo Tower

Address::2-8-1, Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo

TicketingHours:9:00~20:00

※Main Deck Business Hours 9:00~23:00 (last entry at 22:30)

※Tokyo One Piece Tower Business Hours 10:00~22:00 (last entry at 21:00)

 

Alright, springis here—do you have your Tokyo to-do listall figured out?~ Finally,I hopeeveryone has an amazing trip, shops wisely, and enjoys every moment of it all!


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