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Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
The first department store in Japan, which is still beloved as the face of Nihombashi 350 years later.
Since its beginning in 1673 as a kimono store, Echigoya, Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store has built its history for 350 years as the face of Nihombashi area. It was announced to become a department store in 1904 as the first in Japan.
Mitsukoshi’s symbolic figure, the lions, sit by the front entrance, and a huge angel statue looks down at the vaulted central hall. This impressive main building was renovated bigger in 1935. The Renaissance style with Art Deco ornamentals and plenty of marbles are seen in this historically valuable architecture, designated as a national important cultural property.
The main building and the new building are full of attractive shops of luxury brands, fashion, food, appliances, etc. The main building was renovated in 2018 with the architect, Kengo Kuma, who designed the spacious 1sr floor. Each floor has “personal shopping desks,” where you can get advice on fashion, gift, etc. from experts in different fields. Between shopping, take a break at the Nihonbashi Garden on the rooftop of the main building.
Highlights
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The first department store in Japan, celebrating the 350th anniversary in 2023.
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Massive merchandise and elegant hospitality put this department store to the top class among domestic department stores.
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Each floor has “personal shopping desks,” where you can get advice on your shopping from experts on duty at all times.
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The main building is the historical department store designated as a national important cultural property.
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The lion statues in front of the main building are popular meeting spots.
Photos
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Dignified exterior of the historical store
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The angel statue stands in the vaulted central hall
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can you provide services in foreign languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
Yes (English and Chinese)
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Are tax refunds available?
Yes (only on the day of purchase).
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Is gift wrapping available?
Gift wrapping is available.
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Do you have an overseas-shipping service?
Yes (Orders accepted until 5pm. Areas to be shipped to are limited).
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 日本橋三越本店
- Postal Code
- 103-8001
- Address
- 1-4-1 Nihonbashi Muromachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
- Telephone
- 03-3241-3311（Main number）
- Closed
- Irregular holidays
- Hours
- 10:00am - 7:00pm（Food floor・1st floor -7:30pm）, Restaurant main building 11:00am - 7:00pm, New building 11:00am - 10:00pm
- Directions
- About a 1-minute walk from the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Hanzomon Line’s Mitsukoshimae Station
- Credit Cards
- Accepted
- Official Website
- Official Website (English)