All Reviews of Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho Store

You absolutely can’t miss shopping at Don Quijote when traveling in Japan. This time, I specifically visited the Shinjuku Kabukicho store. The entire building has everything from cosmetics and medicine to household goods, souvenirs, and all kinds of fun little items. It’s truly a shopper’s paradise. If you want to avoid crowds like I do, I recommend going early in the morning.

Remember to have your coupon ready before you go. Just scan the barcode at checkout to get the discount, which makes everything a great deal. Browsing the entire building really makes it hard to stop putting things in your basket, and you can easily stock up on everything. If you want to buy all the goodies you plan to bring home in one place, this huge location is definitely the top choice for stocking up.

How can you come to Japan and not stop by Don Quijote? Every time I say, “I’ll just buy a few things,” I end up walking out with several bags in my hands.

You can find everything here: snacks, drugstore items, cosmetics, electronics, and souvenirs. The prices are often cheaper than expected, and there are lots of limited-edition items to hunt for.

Whether you’re stocking up or just buying random stuff, it’s way too easy to go overboard here. I recommend making a list first. Also, download the app so you can use coupons! Otherwise, your wallet might cry!

The inside is such a mess. The shelves don’t feel organized at all, so finding anything takes forever.
Going at night is even worse—tons of tourists plus locals, and it’s super loud.

Packed with international tourists.
You keep hearing people speaking Chinese everywhere.

You can seriously get lost in here and end up not even knowing what you're buying. Only realize you grabbed five extra bags when you walk out the door!

The tax-free service for foreigners is really convenient, and there are staff who speak Chinese to help out right on site.

There are a lot of products, but it's really messy inside. The stairs and aisles are way too narrow, and it's hard to get around.

It's impossible not to wander into this place when you're in the busiest part of Shinjuku. Ended up spending quite a bit without even realizing it.