{"id":19489,"date":"2026-10-27T15:52:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T06:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takeya.co.jp\/shop\/?post_type=event&p=19489"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:52:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T06:52:58","slug":"takeya-ueno-guide","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/www.takeya.co.jp\/shop\/en\/event\/takeya\/takeya-ueno-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Can Buy at Takeya Ueno in One Trip: Complete Floor-by-Floor Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

“Is Takeya worth a dedicated stop, or is it just another standard Tokyo discount shop?” “What is actually sold on each floor?”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because Takeya does not fit neatly into a single retail category, first-time visitors frequently underestimate its scope. Rather than a conventional drugstore or small souvenir kiosk, Takeya operates as a massive discount department complex in Ueno\/Okachimachi housing over 70,000 products across two dedicated buildings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Under one roof, you can pick up bulk Japanese confectionery, regional green tea, Japanese cosmetics, clinical-grade dental care, salon haircare brands, luxury watches, and luggage. Use this comprehensive, floor-by-floor breakdown to map out your shopping list before arriving. For real-time updates and maps, check the official Floor Guide<\/a> and Access Page<\/a>.
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TAKEYA1 (Food & Living Complex): Floors 1F\u20133F<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1F: Snacks, Specialty Tea & Fine Alcohol<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The ground floor of TAKEYA1 is a hotspot for souvenir hunting and grocery shopping. Expect to find walls of Japanese chocolate, seasonal gummies, senbei rice crackers, and imported teas alongside an extensive liquor section stocked with sake, shochu, and sought-after Japanese whiskies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Exclusive 10-Dan Green Tea:<\/strong> Takeya offers an original house green tea blend developed under the supervision of a certified “Chashi 10-Dan” master\u2014the pinnacle of professional tea grading in Japan.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Regional Souvenirs:<\/strong> Look out for hard-to-find regional specialties such as Aomori\u2019s famous limited-edition “Chocolate Q-suke”, which frequently sells out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    2F: Haircare, Clinical Oral Care & Character Goods<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The second floor features two specific Japanese product categories that international visitors often struggle to find in typical retail shops:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Salon-Exclusive Haircare:<\/strong> Professional formulations normally restricted to hair salons and authorized stylists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Dental-Clinic-Grade Oral Care:<\/strong> Specialized toothpastes and periodontal treatments typically distributed only through dental practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Everyday Character Goods:<\/strong> Official lifestyle items, stationery, and pouches featuring Sanrio, Pok\u00e9mon, Crayon Shin-chan, Doraemon, Sylvanian Families, and Studio Ghibli. (Note: These are functional daily goods. For specialty collectible figures or hobby kits, Akihabara or Ikebukuro will serve you better.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      3F: Cosmetics, Medicine, Supplements & Tax-Free Center<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Floor 3 combines domestic and international beauty care with essential health remedies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n