🛍️ Shinjuku Takashimaya TIMES SQUARE (Takashimaya Times Square)

Takashimaya is a large commercial facility that opened in Shinjuku in 1996. The main building consists of 14 floors above ground and 1 basement level, with Shinjuku Takashimaya at its core. It features the largest handmade goods section in the country, as well as stores like UNIQLO and the electronics retailer Nojima. The 5th floor of the main building connects to the South Building, which has 7 floors above ground. It houses stores like Nitori and the foreign language bookstore "Books Kinokuniya Tokyo." The top floor hosts the "Kinokuniya Southern Theatre TAKASHIMAYA," where various events such as dramas, talks, and live comedy performances are held. The variety of store types offers great convenience. The "Restaurants Park" on the 12th to 14th floors gathers over 30 dining establishments, featuring a range of cuisines including Japanese, Western, Italian, Chinese, Thai, and Indian, allowing visitors to choose based on their mood of the day. The basement level provides direct access to the subway entrance, and it takes only 2 minutes to walk to the Shinjuku Bus Terminal, making it an ideal spot for shopping or dining while sightseeing.