Service

Foreign Customer VIP Lounge

Foreign Customer VIP Lounge

Decorated with specially polished stucco walls, floors using the same roof tiles as Himeji Castle, brass rain decorations and more for a modern atmosphere mixed with seasonal Japanese decorations for total hospitality.

*Business hours follow those of the Daimaru Shinsaibashi store, but this shop may be temporarily closed without notice.

Foreign Customer VIP Lounge Usage Qualifications

  1. Same day purchases of 1,000,000 yen (tax included)
  2. App Member Level Ruby 3rd or Higher (yearly purchases of 2,000,000 yen or more (tax excluded)
  3. UnionPay Diamond Level (same day purchases of 250,000 yen or more (tax included))
  4. AliPay Diamond Level (same day purchases of 200,000 yen of more (tax included))

Services

  1. Tax Refund Service
  2. Drinks and Snacks
  3. Luxury Massage Chairs
  4. Luggage Storage
  5. Concierge
  6. Personal Shopping Service (Chinese language only)
    *Reservation required. Ask lounge staff for details.
  7. Personal Styling Service (Chinese language only)
    Fashion guidance based on color palette and bone structure.
    *Reservation required. Ask lounge staff for details.

Shopping Special Coupons

Special 5% Off Shopping Coupon

Main Building 1F Information Counter

Show your passport at the Main Building 1F Information Counter to receive a 5% off shopping coupon!(Payment can be made with cash, UnionPay Card, mobile pay (Alipay・WeChat・Others), and credit cards.)

*Coupons cannot be used for some food, sales items, in some watch sales areas, specially selected women's clothing, sundries or some international boutique areas or brands.

*This offer is limited to customers who are in Japan for the first time and have been in Japan for under six (6) months.

*This offer is limited to foreign customers only. We ask for your understanding in this matter.

Tax Refund Processing

Tax Refund Processing

Main Building 9F Foreign Customer Service Center

  • Tax refund processing can be done for purchases on the same day of the purchase.
  • 10:00 ~ 20:00

South Building 4F Tax Duty Exemption Counter

  • Tax refund processing can be done for purchases on the same day of the purchase.
  • 12:00 ~ 20:00

*There is a fee of 1.55% for tax refund processing done here.

  • In the Case of Items with Sales Tax of 10%
    Tax refund will be 8.45%.
  • In the Case of Items with Sales Tax of 8%
    Tax refund will be 6.45%.

【Notice to Customers Making Sales-tax-exempt Purchases】

As of January 10, 2024, customers (foreigners and Japanese temporary returnees) who wish to purchase tax-free items in cash (including cash equivalents such as gift certificates) and general goods worth more than JPY 500,000 including tax per transaction at certain brands will be required to present their passport for identification purposes. Tax exemption procedures will not be granted if the purchaser does not present their passport. For further information, please ask a staff member in the sales area.

Notice from the National Tax Agency and Japan Department Stores Association regarding tax exemption from April　

Products Qualifying for Tax Refunds

General Goods

(Not Including Consumables)

Consumables

(Food, Beverages, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics and other Consumables)

Qualified Applicants
  • Sales tax exemption is limited to non-residents who entered Japan less than 6 months ago, and whose status of residence is "Temporary Visitor" “Diplomatic Visitor” and “Official Visitor”.
  • Non-residents with Japanese nationality who can show documentation proving they have resided in a region outside the country for at least 2 consecutive years may apply for sales tax exemption.（Non-resident Japanese must present proof of their status of residence, or a copy of their family registry (original documents in either case).）
Application PeriodSame-Day Purchases Only ( During Business Hours )
Products Qualifying for Tax RefundsGeneral GoodsConsumablesGeneral Good and Consumable Total Sums
Clothing, Bags, Watches, Jewelry and Other Goods Not listed on the RightCosmetics, Perfumes, Food Products, Medicines, Tobacco and OthersRequirements Applicable to General Goods and Consumables listed on the Left
CautionPlease take purchased items out of Japan in under 6 months of your entry to Japan.Please take purchased items out of Japan in under 6 months of your entry to Japan.
*Consumables will be wrapped so that they cannot be consumed in Japan.		Please take purchased items out of Japan in under 6 months of your entry to Japan.
*Consumables and similar goods will be wrapped so that they will not be consumed.
Tax Refund Qualifying AmountsOne-day shopping total of ¥5,000 (tax excluded)or moreOne-day shopping total from ¥5,000(tax excluded) to ¥500,000(tax excluded)One-day shopping total from ¥5,000(tax excluded) to ¥500,000(tax excluded)
Permitted UsageItems Intended for Personal Use (Items intended for commercial use do not qualify.)
Items Required for Tax Refund Applications
  1. Receipt from Date of Purchase (Invoices and vouchers cannot be used.)
  2. Purchaser’s passport ( copies are not permitted, entry stamp is required )　
    *Crew members are required to show proof of landing
  3. Credit card（ only in cases where credit card was used for purchase ）　
    *Credit card and passport must belong to the same person
    *Corporate credit cards cannot be used
  4. Purchased goods
    *Japanese citizens who are non-residents are required to show foreign identification .
    *Diplomats in Japan are required to show their duty free card.
Price Requirements
  • Cash Refund ( Japanese Yen )
  • Credit Card
    *Customer's name must be on the credit card.
    Accepted Cards
    Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Diner's Club
  • UnionPay, Alipay, WeChat Pay
Other Restrictions
  • Food and drink purchases and shipping costs do not qualify for tax refunds.
  • Handling fees for temporary storage cannot be refunded even if items are returned. We ask your understanding in this matter.
  • Please consume tax refunded food products after departing Japan and before the expiration date.
  • In case of tax refunded consumables being consumed before departing Japan, a consumption tax may be collected when departing Japan.
  • Some items may not be brought into some countries due to quarantine restrictions. Please confirm restrictions independently before making purchases.
  • Some goods may not qualify for tax refunds.　
  • Tax refunds require processing time. Please apply when you have time

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Other Services

  • WiFi

    Free WiFi Available

  • Foreign Currency Exchanger 〈SMART EXCHANGE〉

    Main Building 9F Overseas Customer Service Center / South Building 4F Tax Duty Exemption Counter

    Banknotes supported: Chinese Yuan, US Dollar, Euro, UK Pound, Australian Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, Korean Won, New Taiwan Dollar, etc.

  • Stroller Rental

    Main Building 1F Information Counter / NPC Nishi Shinsaibashi Parking Area 1 / NPC Nishi Shinsaibashi Parking Area 2

    For children of three (3) years and under.

  • Baby Restroom

    Main Building 7F

    Baby changing bed, nursing room, and baby formula water heater available.

  • Wheelchair Rental

    Main Building 1F Information Counter

  • Lost and Found

    Main Building 1F Information Counter

  • Internal Paging Service

    Main Building 1F Information Counter

    This service allows you to page missing members of your party.

History

A Shinsaibashi landmark since 1726