Cosmetics Tour: Explore Japan's Beauty Scene

Explore Japan’s vibrant cosmetics scene with a personalized shopping guide. Discover local brands, unique souvenirs, and products tailored to your skin type.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • SHIBU HACHI BOX - Japan’s drugstores and department stores offer a delightful experience, though the language barrier and vast selection can be daunting. This 90-minute tour, led by a beauty expert, will guide you to the ideal products for your skin and budget.
    Join alone or with friends!
    ▼Tour Overview:
    Meet at SHIBU HACHI BOX 2-chōme-1-1…
What's Included
  • Admission fees
What's Not Included
  • Cosme Products
Additional Information

Explore Japan’s dynamic cosmetics market with a customized shopping journey designed just for you. Whether you’re in search of renowned local brands, items perfect for your skin type, or distinctive souvenirs, this service caters to all your needs. An expert guide will support you throughout the process, helping you select the finest cosmetics that…

Location
SHIBU HACHI BOX
Let's meet at the SHIBU HACHI BOX (Hachi Statue Tourist Information Center). Please exit from the JR Shibuya Station Hachiko Gate. I will be waiting in front of the G-SHOCK clock at the SHIBU HACHI BOX, holding a 'Cosme Tour' sign.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Heather_b
Dec 22, 2025
Great tour!! - Such a great experience! We went to multiple stores and came home with many bags of skincare and makeup. Such a fun tour to do with my daughter. I highly recommend!!!
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Kathleen_k
Nov 15, 2025
Thank you! - I met Lisa in Shibuya to shop for Japanese skincare goods and get an expert opinion on what to buy, what locals prefer, and her personal recommendations. Lisa is lovely to hang out with and I had a great time wandering through shops together. This tour is like shopping with a friend and I sincerely recommend it, especially for solo travelers! Thank you, Lisa. I'm honored to be your first tour client!
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Pascal_n
Oct 17, 2025
Truly Special Experience – Absolutely Recommended! - We were lucky enough to join Lisa’s Personalized Cosmetic Shopping Experience as a private tour, and we can recommend it without any hesitation! Lisa is a wonderful guide – incredibly engaged, kind and friendly, as well as highly knowledgeable and professional. From the very first message, she responded quickly, helped us shape our ideas, and customized the tour perfectly to our wishes. She is flexible, reliable, and truly passionate about what she does – you can feel that right away. But let’s start from the beginning: Do you really need a guide for cosmetic shopping? At first, that might sound unnecessary – but after our experience, the answer is a clear yes! Before our first trip to Japan, we had done lots of research online and saved dozens of “must-buy” products. Yet once you actually stand inside a Japanese drugstore, you realize how overwhelming it can be – unfamiliar brands, different packaging, Japanese labels everywhere, and an endless selection. That’s when Lisa becomes absolutely invaluable. She guided us confidently through the cosmetic and drugstore jungle, showing us the best products, explaining everything in detail, and tailoring the experience exactly to our interests. We really appreciated that Lisa recommended products based on her personal experience, which made her suggestions feel authentic and trustworthy. She also kept our interest in natural ingredients in mind when making recommendations, which we really appreciated. Lisa led us from shop to shop, incorporated new requests spontaneously, and helped us find amazing items we never would have discovered on our own. Beyond her expertise, we were especially touched by Lisa as a person: warm, friendly, and genuinely lovely to be around. After the tour, we invited her for tea, and she took us to a beautiful café with a direct view of the famous Shibuya Scramble Crossing – a hidden gem we would never have found ourselves! Our conclusion: This private tour was worth every cent. We discovered not only wonderful products and shops but also met a very special person. We can wholeheartedly recommend Lisa and her experience to anyone who wants to explore and enjoy Japan’s fascinating world of beauty products. Thank you so much, dear Lisa – you enriched our stay in Tokyo with an unforgettable experience! 💛
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From $37 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).