Lumine Yurakucho is one of the 12 Lumine shopping mall complex chains around Japan, with around 135 stores, cafes, and restaurants combined. It’s nestled in the luxurious streets of Ginza, being close to Yurakucho and Ginza station, but the best way to access it is from the underground Hibiya station. While smaller than Lumine Shinjuku, Lumine Yurakucho has still lots to offer and is a much more of a calmer alternative for those who prefer to stay away from crowds and the busier parts of central Tokyo. There is a certain sophisticated and elegant feel to the place, offering plenty of high end stores for working professionals to shop at to select high quality pieces.
There are three main sections to Lumine Yurakucho:
Lumine 1 – the biggest section of all three with a couple cafes, cosmetic stores, fragrance stores, luxury and designer stores as well.
Lumine 2 – the second biggest section, with mostly relaxation and beauty salons, cosmetic, jewellery/accessory, and fashion for ladies and men.
Lumine Street – this section has mostly sweet stores, a bakery, and one ramen place.
Location
- Name: Lumine Yurakucho
- Address｜｜Google Map Link
- Transportation｜Underground access, 5 min walk from Hibiya Station
- Opening Hours｜11:00 to 21:00
- Official Website｜https://www.lumine.ne.jp/yurakucho/
- Social Media｜ https://www.instagram.com/lumine_yurakucho
- Paying Methods｜Credit cards and cash (only accept JPY)
Directions
- Exit through A0 from Hibiya station.
- Ride up the escalator, and you will see the sign, “有楽町マリオン” (Yurakucho Marion). Follow the sign and Lumine 1 will just be on the right hand side.
Note: Lumine 2 and Lumine Street can easily be accessed through the signs pointing in the directions.
Recommendations
Lumine 1
Lumine 1 has a total of 105 stores, cafes, salons, and dining options. On the B1F, there is a hidden absolute gem, called Afternoon Tea TEAROOM, with unique seasonal sweets.
Another cafe, called Harbs on the 2F, offers lunch and afternoon tea options with a yummy selection of fresh cakes and tarts.
Most of the cosmetic stores are on the 1F, and other kinds of fashion, shoes, and fragrance stores from 2F onwards, with ladies fashion and lingerie shops, concentrated on the 5F and up. On the 1F, there is a recently opened Cosme Kitchen offering organic cosmetics, and a fragrance store called Nose, with unique perfume scents and bottles, like this whiskey shaped bottle named after the years in history.
On the 5F, Diana currently is doing a Harry Potter designer item selection of shoes, wallets, and handbags.
On the 6F, there is a lingerie store called, Intesécure, which stands out for its wide range of bra sizes from A to J cup with elegant or sexy, comfortable, durable and sturdy bra designs.
There is an eyewear store called, Erotica, on the 4F which stands out for its diverse selection of glasses, part of fashion in not only Japan but overseas. This is rare to find, especially in Zoff or Jins, which are the common eyewear stores found in Japan.
However, at Zoff, you can create your own original sunglasses by combining your favorite frame with over 50 types of color lenses (for +3,300 yen and up). There is one on the 7F of Lumine 1.
Lumine 2
Lumine 2 has only one cafe, Dean and Deluca, on the 1F. They have also recently opened a furniture store, called UNICO on the B1F, with cozy and elegant, minimalistic designs and pieces.
Lumine Street
Lumine Street has one bakery, and a sweets place called Kyogion Ninigi, offering innovative Kyoto sweets, including fruit daifuku (fruits wrapped in sticky rice cake or mochi) and dorayaki (pancake castella filled usually with azuki red bean paste).
Lumine Yurakucho offers a good selection of stores to shop at for working professionals, high end shoppers, or fans of designer or luxury brands. Make sure to stop by Afternoon Tea TEAROOM for a scrumptious snack or breakfast! Lumine Yurakucho sits within the close vicinity of Skytree, easily reachable within 30 mins by train to Hibiya station. If you are looking to shop in a less crowded and calmer area, Lumine Yurakucho could be the perfect way to spend the rest of your day after sightseeing at Skytree or beforehand!
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