Don Quijote Shopping: 15 Buys, Coupons & Tax-Free
Tokyo Mate
🛒 Still wandering lost through Don Quijote?
This one guide covers everything from 2025 discount coupons,
Must-buy essentials, to tax-free shopping secrets,
Making your Japan shopping absolutely foolproof!
💰 Save on Your Trip! Get Don Quijote Discount Coupons First
Before diving into the shopping list, grab your Don Quijote discount coupon first! You can stack this with the 10% tax-free discount for maximum savings.
Coupon Benefits:
- ¥10,000+ (tax excluded): 10% tax-free + 5% extra discount
- ¥30,000+ (tax excluded): 10% tax-free + 7% extra discount
📌 Essential Coupon Tips!
- Show staff the live coupon screen during checkout (screenshots won’t work)
- Present before payment - discounts cannot be applied after checkout
- Excluded items: Alcohol, tobacco, gaming consoles, and some other products
🎯 Don Quijote Shopping List: Top 15 Must-Buy Essentials
No more wandering aimlessly through thousands of products! Here are the most popular must-buy items among locals and travelers, organized by category.
🍽️ Must-Buy Foods & Snacks
1. Momoya Rayu (Chili Oil with Garlic Flakes)
Highly recommended! Mix it with steamed rice and you’ll finish two bowls before you know it! The crispy garlic flakes create an explosion of umami flavor. Stock runs out frequently, so grab it whenever you see it.
2. Teraoka Egg Soy Sauce (TKG Sauce)
Perfect gift for students or families with kids! Unlike regular soy sauce, this has a perfectly balanced sweet-savory taste specifically designed for egg rice bowls.
3. Konjac Jelly & Kororo Jelly
Chewy texture loved by all ages - Japan’s signature snack that everyone enjoys.
4. Japan-Exclusive KitKat Flavors
The #1 Japan souvenir! Matcha, sakura, sake, and other unique flavors you can’t find in Korea - available at budget-friendly prices.
5. Suntory Kakubin Whisky
The soul of Korean izakaya highballs! In Japan, you can buy it at a much lower price, making it a must-visit for whisky lovers.
⭐ For complete Suntory whisky lineup and official prices, check this guide:
➡️ Suntory Whisky Official Japan Price Guide (Coming Soon)
⭐ Want more Japanese whisky information? Check this comprehensive guide:
➡️ Yamazaki & Hibiki Official Prices & Gift Recommendations (Coming Soon)
⭐ For Dassai sake grades and latest prices, see this guide:
➡️ Dassai 23, 45, 39 Official Japan Price Guide (Coming Soon)
💊 Beauty & Pharmaceutical Must-Haves
6. Rohto Lycée Eye Drops
Pink eye drops containing Vitamin B12 that refresh and moisturize tired, bloodshot eyes.
🚨 'Sante FX Neo' Eye Drops Warning!
Contains ingredients not approved in Korea and some other countries. Exercise caution when purchasing and using.
7. Salonpas & Coin Patch
Japan’s national pain relief patches that need no introduction. Excellent for muscle pain and stiff shoulders - a popular gift for parents.
8. Ryukakusan Direct (¥598)
Essential for travelers who use their voice a lot! When your throat feels scratchy from fine dust or dry weather, just pop open a packet and it instantly soothes. Mint (blue) and peach (pink) flavors are most popular.
9. Pair Acne Cream W
Steroid-free acne cream. Works great on inflammatory acne when applied at the early red, swollen stage.
10. Keana Nadeshiko Rice Mask Pack
The @cosme #1 mask pack known as the ‘pore eraser’. 100% Japanese rice ingredients fill dry, enlarged pores with moisture.
11. FINO Hair Mask
@cosme Hall of Fame bestseller. Creates salon-quality soft, smooth hair at home.
12. Senka Perfect Whip Foam Cleanser
Steady seller featuring rich, creamy foam. Great for stocking up in different varieties.
🏠 Lifestyle & Miscellaneous Items
13. MegRhythm Steam Eye Mask & Ashirira Foot Sheets
The two pillars of travel healing items. MegRhythm’s warm steam soothes eye fatigue, while Ashirira’s cooling sheets relieve leg fatigue - both hotel essentials.
🚨 MegRhythm 'Low-Temperature Burn' Warning!
Risk of low-temperature burns if you fall asleep wearing it or press too hard. Use with caution.
14. Glasses Cleaner Fukifuki
Disposable cleaning tissues that wipe glasses, smartphone screens, and camera lenses spotlessly clean. Individually wrapped for easy carrying.
15. Character Goods (Sanrio, Pokémon, etc.)
Score character goods like hair clips, socks, and stationery at lower prices with more variety than Korea.
💴 How to Get Don Quijote Tax-Free (Tax-Free)
Japan offers a 10% consumption tax exemption for foreign travelers on purchases over ¥5,000 (tax excluded).
- Put items totaling ¥5,000+ (tax excluded) in your basket
- Go to the ‘Tax-Free’ counter during checkout (not regular registers)
- Present your passport and discount coupon (for purchases over ¥10,000) to staff
- Pay the tax-free price and receive the sealed tax-free bag from staff
🚨 Important: Do NOT open tax-free items while in Japan! Wait until you arrive in Korea before opening them.
🎁 Final Thoughts
Don Quijote shopping doesn’t have to be intimidating anymore, right? This single guide solves everything from discount coupons to tax-free procedures and a foolproof shopping list. I hope this helps make your Japan trip enjoyable!
⭐ Related Japan Travel Tips:
➡️ Japan Convenience Store Complete Guide (7-Eleven, FamilyMart, Lawson Comparison)
➡️ Yamazaki & Hibiki Official Prices & Gift Whisky Recommendations (Coming Soon)
➡️ Dassai 23, 45, 39 Sake Official Japan Price Guide (Coming Soon)