Most reviewed Novelty stores in Japan to visit (Updated January, 2021)

Most reviewed Novelty stores in Japan

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Japan through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 165 places from Novelty store category.

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Hands

Variety store

👍👍 Great place to spend an hour or two if you understand the slightly confusing layout of the building (each floor has an A, B, C section and there are 7 floors Merchandise include outdoor items to kitchen goods and everything in between

4.20 (8.4K reviews)

HANDS Shinjuku Store

Variety store

👍👍 Awesome place to spend hours, great place to spend the entire day, the whole building has fast internet, has many floors 7 to be more exact, restrooms are spot clean, you can find anything you can imagine here, prices are alright, also you can get fashion and high end products. Nice all around and v...

4.10 (5.8K reviews)

Loft

General store

👍👍 Shopping is very easy because it is conveniently located in Shibuya. I go there every time I go to Tokyo. The inside is also beautiful, so it's very relaxing.

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4.20 (4.7K reviews)

Hands Hiroshima

Variety store

👍👍 This is a great place to find innovative and creative products and goods. There is even a 3D printer available. The Hiroshima store is relatively large, covering 7 levels. The staff are friendly and helpful A purchase over 2000yen will give you 1 hour worth of free parking coupons at the nearby pa...

3.90 (2.7K reviews)

Hands - Kyoto

Variety store

😠 1.) Big problem at this store is that for tax refund you need to cross the street to another warehouse, go to the 7th floor, and wait in line (there were many people before me) to get your money back. Also it needs to be done before 12 am the next day or they wont help you anymore. Icing on the cak...

3.90 (2.4K reviews)

Kichijōji Loft

General store

👍 There are products only available in the loft, which is helpful. The weak point is that the building is old

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3.80 (2.3K reviews)

Marui Family Shiki

Department store

Sprawling shopping hub offering stores with clothing, home goods & gifts, plus eateries & groceries.

3.60 (2.3K reviews)

Marui Family Ebina

Shopping mall

Sizable indoor shopping center with many stores & restaurants, plus a movie theater.

3.60 (2.2K reviews)

Izu Teddy Bear Museum

Art museum

Eclectic collection of teddies & stuffed animals, including a 1904 Steiff bear & Totoro exhibits.

4.10 (2.2K reviews)

Yamatane Museum of Art

Art museum

Art museum featuring a rotating collection of contemporary Japanese paintings & Nihonga watercolors.

4.30 (2K reviews)

Hands Sapporo Store

Variety store

😠 Shop no longer in this location. After 26th April 2018 this shop will relocate to: 8th floor of Tokyu Department Store Nishi-2-Chome, Kita-4-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo

3.70 (1.8K reviews)

HANDS Ginza

Variety store

👍 Excellent store with a vast array of useful products for almost any imaginable project. A pleasure to browse each section. I just love the collection of precisely Japanese made ball pens. Great travel goods, available too!

3.90 (1.7K reviews)

Kyoto LOFT

General store

👍👍 Large department store that has multiple brands (GU, Uniqlo and Loft). Does get quite busy as it's located on the main strip. Elevators are located on the outside. Recommend to take them to the top floor and work your way down.

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3.90 (1.5K reviews)