Shinjuku Liquor Shop Guide | Yamaya, Shinanoya, Bic Camera Whisky (Yamazaki, Hibiki, Kavalan Discount Coupons)
š„ Shinjuku liquor shop guide! Find Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Kavalan
at Yamaya, Shinanoya, and Bic Camera,
with tax-free shopping tips and discount coupons,
your complete whisky shopping guide! š¶
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1. Tokyo Whisky Shopping: Why Shinjuku?
If you’re planning whisky shopping in Tokyo, Shinjuku is almost a must-visit destination.
Multiple liquor shops are within walking distance from JR Shinjuku Station, making it possible to do a “liquor shop pilgrimage”.
Shinjuku liquor shops especially stock limited whiskies and Japanese whiskies like Yamazaki and Hibiki that are hard to find at airport duty-free shops.
2. Shinjuku Liquor Shop Recommended Routes (West vs East)
Liquor shops are mainly clustered in two areas: ‘Nishi-Shinjuku (West)’ and ‘Kabukicho (East)’.
1ļøā£ Shinjuku Station West Exit / Nishi-Shinjuku (Large Mart Style)
- Bic Camera Shinjuku West Exit Store (Liquor Corner) (šGoogle Mapsā)
- Yamaya Shinjuku Store (Large Liquor Mart) (šGoogle Mapsā)
Both locations offer a “warehouse-style” experience where you can shop for whisky, sake, and wine all at once.
Easy tax-free shopping and great for getting a sense of prices.
2ļøā£ Shinjuku Kabukicho / East Exit
- Liquor Mountain Kabukicho Store (šGoogle Mapsā)
- Shinanoya Shinjuku Store (šGoogle Mapsā)
- Whisky Kingdom (ć¦ć¤ć¹ćć¼ēå½) (šGoogle Mapsā)
This area has a slightly higher chance of finding Japanese whisky or rare bottles.
3. Where to Buy Yamazaki, Hibiki, and Kavalan at Shinjuku Liquor Shops?
This is the main reason travelers visit Shinjuku liquor shops.
š· Shinjuku Liquor Shops Yamazaki
Yamazaki has the fiercest competition. If you see it on the shelf, grab it immediately.
- Stores: Yamaya ā Liquor Mountain ā Shinanoya
- Stock: ‘Yamazaki 12 Year’ and older are hard to find outside release seasons, and ‘Non-Age (NA)’ sometimes appears during opening runs.
šø Shinjuku Liquor Shops Hibiki
Hibiki is slightly easier to find than Yamazaki.
- Stores: Yamaya, Shinanoya, Whisky Kingdom, etc.
- Stock: Hibiki Blender’s Choice, Hibiki Japanese Harmony
- Price: Cheaper than airport duty-free or domestic prices, but often with a premium markup.
š [Must Read] Yamazaki & Hibiki Price/Lineup Guide
“What’s the official price for Yamazaki 12 Year?”
“What are the different types of Hibiki?”
To avoid being shocked by premium prices at liquor shops, check the official Yamazaki and Hibiki prices and complete Suntory whisky lineup (including Hakushu) in the posts below before visiting.
ā”ļø Japan Whisky Yamazaki & Hibiki Official Price Complete Guide ā
ā”ļø Suntory Whisky Lineup, Prices, How to Drink (Yamazaki, Hibiki, Hakushu) ā
š„ Shinjuku Liquor Shops Kavalan
Kavalan is the most stress-free ‘reliable whisky’ in terms of stock.
- Stores: Bic Camera Liquor Corner Shinjuku liquor shops’ Kavalan mecca.
- Stock: Taiwanese whisky ‘Kavalan’ lineup is very diverse with great prices. (Solist Vinho Barrique, Oloroso Sherry, etc.)
- Can combine with electronics for tax-free shopping.
š Couldn’t Find It in Shinjuku? Ginza Lotte Duty Free!
Even if you couldn’t find Yamazaki or Hibiki stock at Shinjuku liquor shops, there’s still hope.
If Ginza is on your travel itinerary, I recommend visiting Ginza Lotte Duty Free. As a city duty-free shop, it has more stock than airports, plus free tasting events and discount coupon benefits.
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4. Beginner-Friendly Shinjuku Liquor Shop Tips
1ļøā£ Take Photos of Price Tags
When you find a bottle you like, take a photo of the price tag before grabbing it.
After visiting a few places, you’ll get a sense of the market price.
2ļøā£ Check Tax-Free Eligibility
Most large liquor shops offer tax-free service. (Passport required / Purchases over 5,000 yen)
3ļøā£ Buy Dassai Too
Large liquor shops like ‘Yamaya’ also have excellent sake sections.
If you want to know the exact official Japanese prices for Dassai 23, 45, and 39, check the guide below in advance.
ā”ļø Dassai 23, 45, 39 Official Japanese Homepage Prices Complete Guideā
4ļøā£ Bic Camera Tax-Free 10% + 3-7% Discount Coupon
Located right in front of Shinjuku Station with the best accessibility.
You can shop for electronics, medicine, and sake all at once, making it the most popular spot for travelers.
Tax-free 10% + Additional 3-7% Discount by Category
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5. Shinjuku Liquor Shops + Shopping Mall Course Recommendation
If buying only whisky isn’t enough, combine your visit with Shinjuku shopping malls.
- Morning: Shinjuku shopping (Isetan, Lumine department stores, etc.)
- Afternoon: Shinjuku liquor shops recommended course tour (check Yamazaki, Hibiki, Kavalan prices)
- Evening: Shinjuku restaurants + night views (Golden Gai, etc.)
This itinerary lets you complete Shinjuku shopping + whisky shopping + night views all in one day.
If you want to know more about Shinjuku activities, restaurants, and night view courses, check out the ‘Complete Shinjuku Course’ guide below!
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