Imagine shelves stacked high. They overflow with goods from every corner of Japan and beyond. This is Takeya Okachimachi Store.
Founded in 1947, Takeya is a landmark. Locals and tourists frequent this discount store. The outer walls are purple. People call it the purple building.
Takeya offers a wide range of products. Food, daily goods, cosmetics and home appliances are available. You can also find alcohol, pharmaceuticals, and branded bags here. Takeya meets the needs of every customer.
Takeya Okachimachi Store has multiple buildings. They are named TAKEYA1, TAKEYA3, and TAKEYA4. Note that Main Building A and Main Building B are currently closed for reconstruction.
Inside TAKEYA1, you will find a paradise of food and cosmetics. On the first floor, Japanese tea, coffee, and sweets abound. Hokkaido Milk Manju is a popular souvenir. Atsuyaki Peanut Rice Crackers and Matcha Cake are also great gifts. Red snow crab miso offers an addictive taste. TAKEya Original Coffee has sold over 660,000 units. TAKEya Carefully Selected Japanese Green Tea uses leaves from Shizuoka Prefecture. The Jumbo Dorayaki features Takeya’s panda character, Takepan.
The second floor of TAKEYA1 offers daily necessities. Bath products, laundry detergents, and household items are plentiful. Japanese kitchen knives are popular for their sharpness. Japanese stationery is easy to use.
Cosmetics and kitchen supplies await on the third floor. Asian tourists love the cosmetics brands here. Stainless steel bottles for carbonated drinks are also available. Porcelain and Arita-yaki offer a taste of Japanese style.
TAKEYA3 and TAKEYA4 are next door. Affordable health foods, medicines, and liquor can be found. Branded bags and luxury watches are also on offer. Wine advisors and sake masters can suggest pairings for your taste.
Getting to Takeya is easy. It is an eight-minute walk from Ameya Yokocho in Ueno. The nearest stations are JR Okachimachi Station and Tokyo Metro Ueno-hirokoji Station. Narita and Haneda Airports are about an hour away by train.
English-speaking staff are available. This makes shopping easy for international visitors.
Save money at Takeya. Use a JCB card issued outside of Japan for a 10% discount on purchases over 5,500 yen. This can be combined with tax-free shopping for even greater savings.
The Takeya Okachimachi Main Store is located at 4-33-2 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo. TAKEYA1 is open from 9:00 to 21:00. The Summit floor is open until 25:00. TAKEYA3 and TAKEYA4 are open from 10:00 to 21:00. The upper floors close earlier at 19:00. Takeya is closed on January 1st.
Takeya is more than just a store. It is a shopping experience. It is a place where locals and tourists can find something special. From food to fashion, Takeya has it all. Step inside and discover the treasures that await.