Shinjuku Isetan and Takashimaya basements are sweets paradises. Organize 6 brands + differences between two department stores to choose the right sweets without regrets.
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Shinjuku's two major department store basements——**Isetan (East Exit) and Takashimaya (South Exit)**——are Tokyo's premier dessert destinations.
6 must-try brands and a breakdown of the differences between the two department stores.
Editor's Note: "CARRE" could not be verified. Mont St. Clair appears as irregular pop-ups at department stores, not permanent counters. Toraya was founded approximately 500 years ago (Muromachi period). Please refer to official department store counter information.
Isetan B1 | Widest Selection
01｜PIERRE HERME｜French Macaron
Premium French dessert brand. **Macaron ¥350/piece, Ispahan cake ¥800**.
The perfect souvenir choice.
02｜Toraya｜Traditional Japanese Sweets
450-year-old establishment, yokan ¥600–1,200 per bar.A selection for those looking to give traditional-style souvenirs.
03｜CARRE｜French Dessert
French pastry specialty. **Strawberry tart, chestnut Mont Blanc ¥600-900**.
Dining options available now.
Takashimaya B1 | Traditional Strong
04｜Tsujiri｜Matcha Parfait
Uji matcha specialty shop. **Matcha Parfait ¥1,200, Matcha Chocolate ¥600**.
A choice for matcha lovers.
05｜Tsuruyahachiman｜Traditional Japanese Confectionery Establishment
Kansai traditional confectionery shop. **Mochi, senbei, yokan ¥500-1,500**.
A selection of Kansai-style Japanese sweets.
06｜Mont St. Clair｜Chestnut Mont Blanc
A shop by renowned Japanese pastry chef Hirohiro Tsujiguchi. **Chestnut Mont Blanc ¥800-1,200**.
A selection of premium chestnut desserts.
**Isetan offers diverse selections, Takashimaya excels in tradition** — 7-8% discount after 20:30.
From IGO HOTEL, it's a 10-minute walk to Isetan and 12 minutes to Takashimaya.
※ Business hours, prices, addresses, and menus of the shops mentioned in this article are subject to change without notice. Some items are reference examples and not specific shop recommendations. Please check the official website or on-site announcements of each shop before your visit.
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