Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[047]Togoshi Ginza shopping street (Togoshi Ginza Shoten-gai)

Description It is the longest shopping street in the Kanto region, stretching approximately 1.3km from east to west of Togoshi Ginza Station Formally, it consists of three shopping streets: Togoshi Ginza Shoeikai Shopping District, Togoshi Ginza Shopping District, and Togoshi Ginza Ginroku Shopping District Although there are chain stores, there are still many traditional, common-style […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[045]Ueno Ameyoko Shopping Street (Ueno Ameyoko Shoten-gai)

Description The official name is Ameya Yokocho, and there are approximately 400 shops lined up mainly under the elevated Yamanote Line. Most of the items are fresh foods, mainly seafood, but they also sell clothing and miscellaneous goods. Although it is famous as a shopping street where you can negotiate for discounts, not all stores […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[058]Sunamachi Ginza Shopping Street (Sunamachi Ginza Shoten-gai)

Description One of the most famous shopping streets in Tokyo, approximately 670 meters long. These are all shops that are closely tied to the local area, such as traditional greengrocers, delicatessen stores, clothing stores, etc. Pedestrians and bicycles are constantly passing through the narrow streets, so you need to be aware of your surroundings when […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[054]Nakamise Shopping Street (Nakamise Shoten-gai)

Description Many shops line both sides of the approach from Kaminarimon to Sensoji Temple. This is a shopping street that caters specifically to tourists, with many shops offering souvenirs and snacks. Business Hours AM10:00 to PM5:00 (most stores) Closed Days Irregular English Support It depends on the store. Barrier-Free The shopping street is paved with […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[053]Yanaka Ginza Shopping Street (Yanaka Ginza Shoten-gai)

Description While many shopping streets have declined, this is one that is still thriving. The view from the top of the long stairs at the entrance of the shopping street is said to be beautiful. Business Hours AM10:00 to PM7:00 (most stores) Closed Days Every Tuesday (most stores) English Support It depends on the store. […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[031]Shibamata Taishakuten Street (Shibamata Taishakuten Sando)

Description Traditional shops are lined up on both sides of the approach that stretches from Shibamata Station to Shibamata Taishakuten. This is the setting for the movie “Otoko wa Tsurai yo” and there is a bronze statue of the main character at the entrance to the shrine. In addition to a Japanese sweets shop that […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[024]Omoide Alley (Omoide Yokocho)

Description This will be an area with a high concentration of small-scale izakayas, set meal restaurants, soba restaurants, etc. There are chain stores near the entrance, but as you go deeper, you’ll find unique independent stores. Business Hours AM11:00 to AM0:00 (example) Closed Days Every Sunday (example) English Support It depends on the store. Barrier-Free […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[023]Shinjuku Golden Bar District (Shinjuku Golden-Gai)

Description There are about 100 small bars clustered together, and although each bar is different in type, it is popular for its friendly customer service. Rather than staying in one store for too long, it is said to be a popular way to have fun by visiting multiple stores. Business Hours PM8:00 to AM2:00 (example) […]

Shopping streets / Food and drink alleys

[021]Kappabashi Shopping Street (Kappabashi Dougu-gai)

Description They sell not only knives and tableware, but also equipment necessary for the restaurant industry, such as signs and food samples. They sell not only Japanese food utensils, but also Western and Chinese food utensils. It takes a lot of time to visit each house one by one. Business Hours AM10:00 to PM5:00 (most […]