Isetan, a storied 1886 kimono shop, is now Tokyo's chic hub for high fashion and gourmet food, offering everything from designer goods to an iconic basement food hall.
"Open for: All dayPrice range: $$No visit to Tokyo is complete without exploring a depachiku — the food halls found on the basement levels of major department stores. Isetan in Shinjuku can’t be beat for gourmet glamor, with local wagashi (Japanese confections) arranged alongside the patisseries of Sadaharu Aoki, Jean-Paul Hévin, and Pierre Hermé. Know before you go: Take a bento or light meal up to the rooftop garden." - Yukari Sakamoto
"Isetan is Tokyo’s best—and most famous—department store; its history dates back to 1886, when it started as a kimono shop. The sprawling flagship in Shinjuku is spread out over nine floors, each offering something special. There’s a big fashion focus, with local Japanese brands sitting beside international names. Don’t miss a visit to the wonderful food hall on B1, which sells a variety of Japanese snacks and goodies, including beautifully prepared bento boxes for lunch." - Anna Chittenden, Melinda Joe
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