The best Halloween costume shops

This massive shopping complex in Akihabara is your one-stop shop for everything you need (or think you need). Open till 5am, it offers everything from groceries and appliances to costumes and makeup – all at fairly reasonable prices. For costumes, this Don Quijote has a dedicated area for Halloween garb along with another floor almost entirely dedicated to more costumes, including a great mix of Japanese-inspired get-up like daruma dolls, sushi rolls and maneki nekos. 

From stationery to toilet-seat covers, this is the largest household goods store in Tokyo, packed with knickknacks for the home. Particularly interesting is the party supplies section, which gives a unique glimpse into the Japanese sense of humour. Tokyu Hands also happens to have a pretty good selection of costumes to pick from. Whether you're looking to go full out freaky or just need a few accessories, it should have what you need to get you through Halloween. 

Spanning seven floors and stocking goods such as stationery, watches and accessories, health products, homewares and variety goods, this 'lifestyle specialist' has everything. The seasonal display on the ground floor is particularly worth a visit. Festive items for special events such as Halloween, Christmas and Valentine’s Day get a showing here, as do items which will give you a taste of Japanese culture.