Japan's Top 5 Must-Visit Shopping Hotspots — Easily Withdraw Cash at Convenience Stores
Last updated 2026-09-25 — Every year, a large number of Taiwanese tourists travel to Japan, and one thing they absolutely won’t miss is the “shopping” itinerary — from airports to convenience stores, from city-center department stores to suburban duty-free off-season malls, the strong purchasing power of Taiwanese travelers...
By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department Compilation & Report
Every year, a large number of Taiwanese tourists travel to Japan, and one thing they absolutely won’t miss is the “shopping” itinerary — from airports to convenience stores, from city-center department stores to suburban duty-free off-season malls, the strong purchasing power of Taiwanese travelers reached as high as 520.7 billion Japanese yen in 2015. As a new year begins, Scenic Spots has compiled distinctive and great shopping hotspots, offering new shopping proposals for Japan. And if you run out of yen temporarily, don’t worry — starting from the end of November 2016, over 500 Circle K and Sunkus convenience stores in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka now allow you to withdraw cash nearby.
You can also withdraw Japanese yen cash using your debit card, and this year, starting in January, Hokkaido has added a total of 168 new Sunkus and FamilyMart locations that accept withdrawals. Starting on January 23rd, ATMs that dispense Japanese yen have been set up at Sendai International Airport, and on January 27th, at Narita International Airport. Shopping in Japan is truly convenient now. Before you travel abroad, don’t forget to activate the “chip debit card international withdrawal” function with your issuing bank.
The ATM of Keiyo Bank located on the first floor of Terminal 2 at Narita Airport, in the international arrivals hall. (Image source / Keiyo Bank)
Toranomon Hills is a cutting-edge, multifunctional shopping complex. (Image source / SABO’s Tokyo Famous Spots Photography)
1. Toranomon Hills
Opened in 2014, Toranomon Hills (虎之门山丘) is a popular and talked-about spot in Tokyo. For tourists who have grown accustomed to visiting places like Omotesando, Shibuya, and Shinjuku and want to explore somewhere new, Toranomon Hills is worth a visit for shopping. With the concept of “the future of Tokyo,” Toranomon Hills showcases a modern and avant-garde style throughout. This 255.5-meter-tall, 52-floor skyscraper offers everything from art exhibitions to a wide variety of restaurants, shops, books, stationery, and other cultural and lifestyle goods, as well as bags, shoes, and other accessories. The building also includes office floors and high-end facilities such as a SPA beauty club. Floors 47 to 52 feature bars, restaurants, and a uniquely styled hotel where you can enjoy beautiful views of Tokyo at night. The nearby Sunkus convenience store (Toranomon 2-chome Store) offers cross-border debit card cash withdrawal services, so you don’t need to worry about running out of cash during your shopping — making the experience more worry-free and convenient.
【Info】
Toranomon Hills
Address: 1-23-1 to 4, Toranomon 1-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Nearby Stations: Toranomon Station, Kasumigaseki Station
Sunkus convenience stores are widely available across Japan, making it convenient for Taiwanese travelers with debit cards to use their cross-border withdrawal service. (Image source / Harajuku Information)
The nostalgic yet modern exterior of Asakusa Ekimise. (Image source / Asakusa Ekimise)
2. Asakusa Ekimise – Matsuya Asakusa Main Store
After the opening of Tokyo Skytree in 2012, Asakusa became a popular tourist destination in Tokyo and sparked a wave of nostalgia for traditional townscapes. Right at the Tobu Asakusa Station on the same site as the Tokyo Skytree, you’ll find Asakusa Ekimise, a comprehensive and uniquely distinctive department store. In addition to the original Matsuya Asakusa store, since its reopening and revamp in late 2012, it has become a must-visit shopping hotspot for many tourists coming to Asakusa. The first floor gathers selected local specialties and souvenirs from all over Japan — highly recommended for buying gifts and mementos. The seventh floor, “EAST-TOKYO MARKET WANOICHI,” focuses on Japanese crafts and features a variety of counters that combine traditional charm with artisan designs. Design-loving shoppers of unique goods shouldn’t miss it.
The building’s exterior is renovated in the style of a neo-Renaissance architecture as it was when it first opened in the early Showa period, and the iconic “Big Clock” from that time has also been restored. Don’t forget to admire it when you visit. If you need to withdraw cash temporarily, you can also use your debit card to withdraw nearby at the Sunkus convenience store (Taito Ueno Kaminarimon 2-chome Store), which is very convenient.
【Info】
Asakusa Ekimise – Matsuya Asakusa Main Store
Address: 8-1-4-1 Hanakawado, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Nearby Stations: Asakusa Station (Asakusa Line, Ginza Line)
The rooftop restaurant of Asakusa Ekimise offers clear views of Tokyo Skytree and the foam on the Asahi Beer Building. (Image source / tokyo-skytree-navi)
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