Written by Adriana Paradiso
Kinokuniya in Omotesando has long been one of the fancy expat international supermarkets in Tokyo.
These days, the clientele are much more likely to be Japanese than foreign, but the prices are still eye-watering. If you’re looking for those super expensive grapes or melons to impress a Japanese friend, colleague or relative, then this is the place.
Kinokuniya also has an excellent bakery (they bake everything on premises), pre-prepared deli, and booze sections.
Suggested Activity
Experience the Traditional Art of Kintsugi
Looking for something different? Try a kintsugi class in Tokyo. Kintsugi is the art of repairing old pottery with gold. In this one-hour workshop, you'll learn the delicate art of gold repair, and create your own unique souvenir to take home. You'll even dress in samue, the traditional outfit of craftsmen.
Access: Ginza line to Omotesando, exit B2
紀ノ国屋インターナショナル
BF, AO building, 3-11-7 Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku
Mon-Sun 09:30-21:00
- 206 m from Omotesandō Station Chiyoda Line (C4)Ginza Line (G2)Hanzomon Line (Z2)
- 0.7 km from Meijijingū-mae Station Chiyoda Line (C3)Fukutoshin Line (C15)
- 1.0 km from Gaienmae Station Ginza Line (G3)
