Lumine is one of Japan’s most stylish shopping mall chains, known for its curated mix of Japanese fashion, lifestyle and luxury brands, cafés, and restaurants. Unlike traditional department stores, Lumine caters to the youth with trendier fashion pieces and cute Instagram worthy food pictures.
The chain has successfully expanded internationally with branches in Singapore and Jakarta, Indonesia. But in Japan, there are already 12 Lumine malls, most of them clustered around Tokyo, making them a must visit for shopping and scrumptious food experiences.
Comparing The Lumines
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| Branch | Area | Nearest Station | Highlights | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ⭐ Lumine Shinjuku | Central Tokyo | Shinjuku Station | The biggest & busiest Lumine, split into 3: Lumine EST, Lumine 1, Lumine 2, and EatoLumine, with 500+ stores and restaurants and cafes combined! There are so many options for Japanese and other international foods. | Men and women in their 20s to 30s (for those who love trendy fashion and food!) |
| ⭐ Lumine Omiya | Saitama (outside Tokyo but close by) | Omiya Station | Second biggest Lumine after Lumine Shinjuku, split between Lumine 1 and 2, with 272 stores, restaurants and cafes combined. A well mix of luxury and casual brands with notable specialty food and good stores like Hokkaido’s Shio Zangi, golden chicken marinated in a special sauce made from 11 kinds of spices on the 1F of Lumine 1. There is also an anime capsule toy store opening soon in September in Lumine 1. Highlights also include Usho Yamaya Zenbei, a restaurant specialising in grilled eel on the 4F of Lumine 2. Free wifi is available here! | Young and older shoppers, families, but mostly for women. |
| Lumine Tachikawa | West Tokyo | Tachikawa Station | The third biggest Lumine, offering 230 stores, restaurants, and cafes combined. Situated in more of the suburbs of Tokyo, it leans towards more casual dining, interior, and fashion stores like MUJI, UNIQLO or GU, Daiso, Plaza, and Loft. There is also a large variety of sweet shops on the 1F, Japanese and Western! | Foodies and sweet lovers! |
| Lumine Kita-Senju | North-East Tokyo | Kita-Senju Station | Fourth largest Lumine with 189 combined stores, cafes and restaurants combined. There are fresh finds for meats, vegetables, and onigiris, as well as global foods like Korean kimbap, Vietnamese pho, on the B1F along with Taiwanese sweets, Cinnabon, and fine tea from Kitamuraen on the 1F. | Fresh food and sweets! |
| Lumine Yokohama | South Tokyo | Yokohama Station | Fifth largest Lumine with 170 stores, cafes and restaurants combined. There is a mix of casual and luxury brands and restaurants. Well-balanced food and fashion options for men and women. Highlights include a black pork shabu shabu place on the 7F! | For all – young and older shoppers, families alike! |
| Lumine Ikebukuro | North Tokyo | Ikebukuro Station | Lumine Ikebukuro is situated in one building, with around 135 stores, cafes and restaurants combined with well known brands like MUJI. Highlights include Osaka style speciality food called, Kushitei (deep-fried skewers) on 8F. | Primarily for ladies fashion. |
| Lumine Ofuna | Kamakura, Kanagawa (outside Tokyo but close by) | Ofuna Station | Lumine Ofuna has 134 stores, restaurants and cafes. There is a wide selection of sweets with a collection of stores selling fresh fruits, vegetables, and meat on B1F. Highlights include a unique mameya (bean) sweet store on the 3F, and Pan Takahisa, specialising in “gensai curry bread.” | Food adventures! You will find unique Japanese food finds and for older, family shoppers. |
| Lumine Ogikubo | West Tokyo | Ogikubo Station | Lumine Ogikubo has 119 stores, cafes and restaurants combined. B1F boasts a range of niche Japanese foods and sweets, like side fish paste dishes and bentos. There is a honey speciality shop, rice confectionery, and fruit tarts on the 1F. A decaffeinated tea store is to be opened on the 3F in September! A niche restaurant specialising in “tai shio soba,” a golden colored red sea bream soup and uni soba (sea bream buckwheat noodles) is located on the 5F. | Food adventurers – Japanese niche foods and sweets! |
| ⭐ Lumine Yurakucho | East Tokyo (near Ginza) | Hibiya Station (connected directly above underground and close to Ginza) | Lumine Yurakucho is split into Lumine 1, Lumine 2 and Lumine Street with around 100 stores, cafes, and restaurants combined. This is a calmer shopping experience compared to most other Lumines located in central, with cozy cafés and lifestyle boutiques. | Working professionals (more balanced options for men and ladies fashion) |
| Lumine Machida | South West Tokyo | Machida Station | A smaller, cozier Lumine located more on the outskirts of Tokyo, with 76 stores and cafes/restaurants combined. There are common well known Japanese brands, with a kimono store and cafe specialising in fruit tarts on the 5F. | Primarily ladies’ fashion. |
| Lumine Fujisawa | Enoshima (outside but close to Tokyo) | Fujisawa Station | Lumine Fujisawa has 42 stores, with less of a focus on shopping but more for other services like prep school, and english school, and beauty or dental clinics. There is one big UNIQLO on the 5F and 6F with some sweets and food shops and other stores. | Students and families |
| Lumine Kawagoe | Saitama (outside but close to Tokyo) | Kawagoe Station | The smallest Lumine with a small collection of stores, cafes, sweet shops, and a supermarket. A highlight is Kashou Umon, specialising in a variety of Japanese sweet potato, fruit daifuku (fruit wrapped in mochi), which are handmade. There is also free wifi here! | Foodies and sweet potato lovers! |
Best Lumines to Visit
While every Lumine has something unique to offer, these three stand out among the twelve.
1. Lumine Shinjuku (best overall) – This is the flagship and largest Lumine, located at the heart of Tokyo. It is Tokyo’s busiest and trendiest shopping complex surrounded by well known stores like Don Quixote, Isetan, NewoMan, and other nearby high end department stores. Lumine Shinjuku is also close to the famous Kabukicho street, Shinjuku’s red light district. The largest section of Lumine Shinjuku is Lumine EST.
- Name: Shinjuku EST Lumine
- Address｜3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo Met. 160-0022｜Google Map Link
- Transportation｜2 mins walk from Shinjuku Station
- Opening Hours｜11:00 to 21:00
- Official Website｜https://www.lumine.ne.jp/shinjuku/
- Social Media｜ https://www.instagram.com/lumine_shinjuku
- Paying Methods｜Credit cards and cash (only accept JPY)
2. Lumine Omiya (best for suburbs) – The Shinjuku of Saitama! It rivals Lumine Shinjuku, coming in only second after it. Lumine Omiya offers a diverse selection of stores, luxury and casual, especially Japanese specialty sweets and foods. Going here could be paired with a day trip to Saitama!
- Name: Lumine Omiya
- Address｜｜Google Map Link
- Transportation｜Underground access, 5 min walk from Omiya Station
- Opening Hours｜11:00 to 21:00
- Official Website｜https://www.lumine.ne.jp/omiya/
- Social Media｜ https://www.instagram.com/lumine_omiya
- Paying Methods｜Credit cards and cash (only accept JPY)
3. Lumine Yurakucho (underrated gem) – Smaller, calmer, and more elegant, with closer access from Hibiya or Ginza Station. It’s just 30 mins away from Tokyo Skytree, making it ideal to pair with a sightseeing day.
While the central Lumines in Tokyo tend to be more trendier, the Lumines further away in the outskirts or suburbs of Tokyo offer a wider selection of Japanese niche foods and specialty sweets, according to the prefecture.
- 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)
Why Lumine?
- All in one! Shop where the locals go.
There are plenty of other trendy shopping streets in Tokyo, Ginza, Shibuya, Shimokitazawa, and the list goes on, but the stores are scattered around and especially in the humid Japanese summer, this can be exhausting. Shopping malls are a welcome respite. For those looking to buy Japanese clothes and goods all in one place, plus looking to taste authentic Japanese sweets and savoury foods, Lumine is not to be missed!
- Direct station access
Most Lumines are built into major train stations, offering easy access for travel.
- Tourist friendly
Many shops are tax free and offer unique Japanese brands not found abroad.
- Curated variety
From global brands to Japanese indie labels, beauty salons to cozy cafés, with a running Afternoon Tea Room branch across most of the Lumines––it’s all here!
- Neighborhood charm
Each Lumine offers its own unique charm based on the area: the bustling, chaotic Shinjuku Lumine, or the calmer, sophisticated, and cozier Lumine Yurakucho nestled in luxurious streets of Ginza.
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