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Tokyo's Largest Duty-Free Store: Discover Lotte Ginza Shopping

Insider Guide to Lotte Duty Free Ginza - One of Tokyo’s Largest Duty-Free Stores

Tokyo's Largest Duty-Free Store: Discover Lotte Ginza Shopping

Insider Guide to Lotte Duty Free Ginza - One of Tokyo’s Largest Duty-Free Stores

Last updated: 6 November 2023

Enjoy tax-free shopping in Ginza at Lotte Duty Free, one of Tokyo's largest duty-free stores. Don't be misled by the common belief that duty-free shops are only found at airports. This huge unique store offers a range of exclusive features that you won't find anywhere else.

This article will introduce what makes this store so unique and why it's worth checking out on your next Ginza shopping trip.

Enjoy tax-free shopping& added discounts!

Enjoy tax-free shopping& added discounts!

What's on each floor the Lotte Duty Free Ginza?

What's on each floor the Lotte Duty Free Ginza?

The Lotte Duty Free Ginza is located on the 8th and 9th floors of the Tokyu Plaza Ginza, which is directly connected to Ginza Station.

On the 8th floor, you can find luxury boutiques like GUCCI, COACH, and Ermenegildo Zegna, as well as premium watch stores such as OMEGA and Montblanc. Additionally, there are several fashion stores including Samantha Thavasa, MCM, and TORY BURCH.

Cosmetics occupy the majority of the 9th floor with an abundance of Japanese cosmetic brands like Shiseido, SK-II, THREE and KOSE.

On the 9th floor of the building, there is a TAX FREE ZONE where you can buy a variety of Japanese-made products. However, if you live in Japan, taxes will apply to your purchase. But if you are a Japanese citizen living abroad, you are exempted from taxes.

The zone offers a wide range of products, including medicine at Sapporo Drug Store, stylish yet affordable cosmetics, Anello bags, and beauty electronic appliances. You will find the drug store, electronics retail store, and department store all on the same floor, so you can avoid going up and down the stairs.

The EVENT ZONE on the 9th floor is a space filled with items up to 70% off. Stop by for a chance to find bargains, such as accessories, sunglasses, and leather goods.

What are the popular and exclusive items in Lotte Duty Free Ginza?

What are the popular and exclusive items in Lotte Duty Free Ginza?

Their popular item is a cosmetics travel kit. They also sell Japan-exclusive packages, which are perfect as souvenirs.

The Sekkisei Supreme travel kit is something that you can only buy in Lotte Duty Free Ginza! You will get this at a cheaper price than buying it at a drugstore in the city.

Lotte Duty Free Ginza Perks

Lotte Duty Free Ginza Perks

An airport-type city duty-free store is a duty-free store that allows you to pick up items at the departing airport. Aside from consumption tax, the prices here also don't include customs tax, liquor tax, and cigarette tax, so this is the perfect place for people who want to buy and collect liquor and cigarettes.

Lotte Duty Free Ginza boasts a 4,400㎡-floor area, the largest of its kind in Tokyo. There are a lot of disadvantages to shopping at a duty-free store in an airport, like not being able to shop properly due to time constraints, or having difficulty moving due to the distance between the store and the boarding gate. In this store, however, you can take your time while shopping.

After shopping, you can pick things up at the airport on your way home

Source: Lotte DFS Japan Co., Ltd.
Source: Lotte DFS Japan Co., Ltd.

At airport-type city duty-free stores, you won't be able to get the things you shopped on the spot. Instead, you can pick it up at the airport. This means that you won’t have to carry heavy items like liquor or cosmetics.

Claiming your items is extremely easy too. After shopping, the staff will give you a claim tag. Just show this claim tag at the duty-free store delivery counter at the airport and you can claim your items.

VIP benefits and special offers are available

The GIFT DESK offers a variety of special services
The GIFT DESK offers a variety of special services

Aside from tax exemptions, Lotte Duty Free Ginza also provides numerous exclusive benefits to its customers.

Let's start with the VIP benefits. The more you purchase, the higher discount rate you can receive. By purchasing a larger amount of goods, you can get a discount of up to 15%.

Lotte Duty Free Ginza offers regular promotions for its customers. If you're a resident of Japan, you can take advantage of the Happy Premium Fridays program, which is only available on the last Friday of every month. During this promotion, you'll receive 500-yen gift vouchers, and your T-POINT will be tripled. Additionally, every Wednesday, you'll receive a gift voucher and your T-POINT will be doubled if you use your credit card.

Excellent location

Excellent location

Lotte Duty Free Ginza is best known for its excellent location as it is directly connected to Ginza Station. You can go sightseeing in Tokyo immediately after shopping.

Tokyu Plaza Ginza, which houses Lotte Duty Free Ginza, has an array of popular restaurants popular even among Japanese people such as "Tsurutontan", "Nemuro Hanamaru", etc. Try to visit these restaurants before or after shopping.

Shop at Lotte Duty Free Ginza to get popular products at cheaper prices and thoroughly enjoy your time in Tokyo.

Written by:

Ran Tanaka

Ran Tanaka

Ran Tanaka is a Japanese writer and travel agency employee. After working as an editor for a major website, she switched to a travel company. She specializes in travel and food-related genres, and she has covered all 47 prefectures in Japan. She regularly travels to report on hidden gems, scenic spots, and the kinds of travel tips that only a travel industry insider can know.

*This information is from the time of this article's publication.
*Prices and options mentioned are subject to change.
*Unless stated otherwise, all prices include tax.

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