The original Don Quijote (Mega Don Quijote Shibuya) in Shibuya officially moved to a new location and opened on May 12, 2017. It immediately became the largest Don Quijote in Tokyo. Its full name is “MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store (MEGAドン・キホーテ渋谷本店)”. If you usually go shopping and stock up at Don Quijote, don’t miss this flagship store that is even bigger and better. What makes MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store different from other Don Quijote stores? What changes have occurred after the pandemic? Let’s take a look!
How to Get to MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store?
- Address: 28-6 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
- Business Hours: 24 hours, open year-round
- Official Website, All Japan MEGA Stores
MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store was born in 2008 in the form of “MEGA” Don Quijote, which follows the format of a family-oriented discount store. As its name suggests, its store is super large (with an average sales area of over 9,000 square meters to be called MEGA), offering more products (60,000 to 100,000 kinds of products) and wider aisle space.
MEGA Don Quijote currently only has four stores in the 23 wards of Tokyo, with the Shibuya main store and the other three stores, Higashi-Meihanashima, Omori Sanchome, and Itabashi Shimmura, located in the suburbs.
The “MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store” is located a 5-minute walk from the Hachiko Exit of JR Shibuya Station, surrounded by the Shibuya Parco where Nintendo and Pokemon flagship stores are located, as well as the Shibuya Fukuras where Tokyu Plaza, Sky Garden, and Robot Restaurant are located, making it a shopping hotspot in Shibuya.
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MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store: A Guide to the Floors
“MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store” is the largest discount store in Tokyo, with a total of seven floors above ground and one floor below ground. The following is a brief introduction to the products on each floor:
- 【B1F】Fresh Supermarket: sells meat, vegetables, frozen food, drinks, instant noodles, and bento boxes
- 【1F】Popular cookies, souvenirs, perfumes, cooked food vendors, checkout counters
- 【2F】Food, must-buy snacks, daily necessities, drinks, alcohol
- 【3F】Cosmetics, medicines, pet supplies, health foods, daily consumables, anime-related peripherals
- 【4F】Boutiques, watches, clothes, sports and outdoor supplies, shoes, outdoor supplies, backpacks
- 【5F】Cleaning supplies, laundry supplies, kitchen supplies, bathroom supplies, cooking utensils, stationery, toys, party supplies, adult products
- 【6F】3C appliances, beauty appliances, office supplies, smart phone peripherals, home supplies, travel supplies, clocks, stationery
- 【7F】Duty-free counters
【MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store】1F Popular Products
Basically, the first floor of Don Quixote sells the most popular products, and you can just come in and grab them and pay. So the products actually overlap with the snacks in the B1 fresh supermarket, the food on the 2nd floor, and the must-buy snacks. Here, I will introduce the products on all three floors together.
▼ Doraemon’s Castella Cream Sauce Snack
▼ The most popular souvenir for travelers at “MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store” is the classic Kitkat, and it’s also available in matcha flavor.
▼ Harajuku Lovers (Harajuku no Koibito)
▼ Pocky is also a must-buy recommendation, especially the limited edition Sakura Matcha during cherry blossom season.
▼ “MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store” has a limited-time event area, like this 10 yen bread!
【MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store】3F Cosmetics, Medicines, and Anime-related Goods
The third floor is also a recommended floor to visit, where you can find cosmetics, medicine, pet supplies, health food, daily consumables, and anime-related peripherals. If you want to buy health supplements such as He Lita EX, Ohta’s stomach medicine, and Taisho Hyakubonou, this is the floor for you.
▼ “Cabbagein Kowa α”, a highly effective cabbage pill for stomach pain caused by overeating or drinking too much and other digestive problems.
▼ “Ota’s stomach powder” improves gastrointestinal discomfort caused by oily foods by using enzymes that help break down fat and enzymes that promote bile secretion.
▼ One of the top ten traditional Japanese medicines, the “Taisho A Mouth Ulcer Patch” is effective for mouth ulcers and does not contain steroids.
▼ Feitas 5.0, a highly stretchable and cooling pain relief and anti-inflammatory patch containing 5.0% Felbinac-Phenylpropionic Acid, manufactured by Kyukou Pharmaceutical
▼ The “New LULU Basic Series,” a long-standing staple in Japanese households, contains basic ingredients that alleviate common cold symptoms such as coughing, runny nose, and fever.
▼ Taisho Pharmaceutical Colac II Colon Cleansing and Intestinal Regulating Pills Second Generation, can relieve symptoms related to constipation
When you come to Japan, you must visit the third floor to buy all the must-have cosmetics, including the latest trending makeup and skincare products. Brands such as CICA, ELIXR, ricafrosh, U/CHOO, and of course, SK-II are all available.
▼ There are also many flavors to choose from for bath salts, such as sweat-inducing soup.
▼ There are still animation-related products on the 3rd floor.
【MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store】 4F International Boutique, Clothing, Perfume, Shoes
On the fourth floor, there are certified luxury brand bags and watches such as LV, Gucci, Prada, ROLEX, Tiffany, and MICHAEL KORS. You can also find high-end Japanese sake “Dassai” if you want!
I like Japanese fragrances, and here there is also a whole section dedicated to perfume and fragrance sales.
Some party costumes can also be found.
【MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store】6F 3C Electronics, Beauty Electronics, Smart Phone Accessories
If you want to find 3C electronics, beauty appliances, office supplies, smart phone accessories, home goods, travel gear, clocks, and stationery, come to the 6th floor!
▼ Humidifier
▼ You can find small household appliances such as shoulder and neck pain relievers, facial exfoliating knives, face slimming straps, facial steamers, massage guns, face rollers, hair dryers, and electric curling irons.
▼ There are also various types of phone, tablet, and laptop stands available.
【MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store】7F Duty-Free Counter
Before the epidemic, the “MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store” tax-free counter was located on the 3rd floor. After the epidemic, you can now shop from the 1st floor to the 7th floor, and finally present your passport at the 7th floor to enjoy tax-free benefits directly. Moreover, due to the increase in European tourists, the counter staff can speak fluent Chinese and English now!
On the seventh floor, in addition to the tax-free checkout counter, there are also popular souvenirs for sale, such as seasonal hot items and popular Japanese souvenirs. This allows you to continue adding items to your shopping cart while checking out.
If you suddenly find that you have bought too many things and your suitcase is not enough, there are Rimowa suitcases and various bags for carrying on the plane on the seventh floor, all of which are marked with whether they can be carried on the plane.
【MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store】B1F Fresh Food Supermarket
Finally, Piaor arrived at the B1 supermarket area of “MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store”. It looks like a large Japanese supermarket, selling various fresh foods, vegetables, fruits, meats, bento boxes, and bread.
The supermarket is called “Passion Food” and is a self-owned brand of Don Quijote, which collaborates with food companies to launch affordable products. The most attractive to Piao Er are the delicious bento boxes, whether you want to eat fried noodles, Osaka-style pancakes, omelette rice, rice balls, curry rice, or southern barbarian chicken bento boxes.
Don Quixote already sells roasted sweet potatoes, and every time I pass by, I think it smells so good!
【Summary】Is MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store Worth Visiting?
No matter if my home lacks electronics, medicine, snacks, or 3C peripherals, Piaor always comes to Japan to replenish supplies. “MEGA Don Quijote Shibuya Main Store” is the largest discount store in Tokyo and operates 24 hours a day. The store is huge and has even more products. I spent the whole morning inside and couldn’t even leave!
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