Shopping Street Spots in Tokyo Area

  • Kappabashi Dougu Street (R)
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    Tokyo Taitou-ku Nishiasakusa 1
    This is a wholesaler district full of approximately 170 shops stocking items such as professional-grade cookware, tableware, kitchen equipment, ingredients for restaurants and plastic food samples. Plastic food samples that are one aspect of Japan’s unique culture are popular as souvenirs. In addition to tourists, there are many chefs from overseas that visit to purchase kitchen knives and molds. Closest train stations include Tawaramachi Station and Asakusa Station.

    Almost a kilometre long, this street is lined on both sides by shops both small and large selling catering supplies including tableware, utensils and appliances and sample food. There is a English...

  • Ju-Jo Ginza shopping street
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    Tokyo Kita-ku Jujonakahara 1-2 , Ue 10-jo 1-3 , Naka 10-jo 2
    "All-weather shopping arcade right next to Jujo Station on the JR Saikyo Line, extending from the front of the station. It is a spot frequently introduced by TV and other media, with stores of various types including fashion, miscellaneous goods, gourmet, beauty and health-related, fresh food, and more. Among them, the reasonably priced and readily available side dishes are so popular that it is also called a ""side dish paradise"". There are many events such as contests for senryu (satirical and humorous haiku) and Ogiri (rakugo storytellers must give a witty reply to a question and get some laughs), shopping rallies, etc. The official yuru-chara (local mascot characters) ""Kita nyan"" is also popular."

    Here they have a lot of restaurants and the prices are so cheap and it’s like a China town but Japanese version because I’m here in japan lol but I really admire the place and food here very nice...

  • Yanaka Ginza Shopping street
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    Tokyo Taito-ku Yanaka 3
  • Shin-Ookubo Korean Town
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    Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Okubo Hyakunincho
  • Yanaka Ginza
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    Tokyo Taitou-ku Yanaka 3-Arakawa-ku Nishi-Niigori 3
    Located around five minutes’ walk from JR Nippori Station, Yanaka Ginza is a shopping street that retains a strong traditional ambience. Most of the shops are independent stores run by the owners; approximately 70 stores are packed into a street that is roughly 170 meters in length. Yanaka Ginza’s unique atmosphere, redolent of Tokyo’s traditional Shitamachi urban districts, and the friendly, straightforward customer service that the shops provide, attract large numbers of visitors not only from Japan but also from overseas. What makes a visit to Yanaka Ginza particularly enjoyable is being able to have a bit to eat while strolling along the street. A wide range of distinctive snacks and sweets are available, and exploring what the different stores have to offer is part of the fun.
  • Tenjin Dori Shopping street
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    41 Reviews
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    Tokyo Chofu-shi Fuda 1

    [天神通り商店街]を散策すると《ゲゲゲの鬼太郎》ファミリーに会えますが 《ゲゲゲの鬼太郎》に関心があれば [天神通り商店街]の1本西側(徒歩数分)にある[電通大通り]の《ゲゲゲの鬼太郎》をモチーフとした《交通マナー》の《テサイン・マンホール》探しは如何でしょうか、 全6種類(添付 写真参照) 場所は[調布駅北口]-[甲州街道]間にありますので。

  • Suna-machi Ginza Shoten-gai shopping arcade
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    Tokyo Koutou-ku Kitasuna
    A shopping arcade located in Kitasuna, Koto City, Tokyo. Some 180 shops and stores stand eve to eve along the 670 meter length of the arcade. A popular destination to enjoy cheap eats and browse, the arcade becomes particularly busy on the 10th of the month during the Bakaneichi sale.
  • Nippori Senigai (Fabric Street)
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    Tokyo Arakawa-ku Higashinippori 3-chome -6 chome
    A one kilometer long stretch of Nippori Chuo-dori Street where over 80 textile and fabric shops stand eve-to-eve on either side. You can find everything fabric-related here, from Japanese, Western, men's, and women's clothing and textiles to accessories and fittings. An abundance of exhibitions and other events are also held here.
  • Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street
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    Tokyo Shinagawa-ku Togoshi 1-3 , Hiratsuka 1-3 ,
    This shopping street extends from Togoshi-Ginza Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line to Togoshi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. The 1.3-kilometer shopping street is one of the longest in the Kanto region and is lined with around 400 establishments. Known as a treasure trove of delicious cheap eats, it is known as a mecca for lovers Tokyo's working class cuisine. A travel company conducts guided tours in the area during which participants can enjoy gyoza croquettes, oden croquettes, and a variety of other unique and original dishes from 20 restaurants and side dish shops on the street.
  • Azabujuban Shotengai
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    Tokyo Minato-ku Azabujuban 2-chome
    A shopping arcade lined with lifestyle goods shops, restaurants, food markets, clothing stores, and accessory shops. Affiliated with the nursery rhyme Akai kutsu (Red Shoes) released in 1922, there are several statues along the arcade themed after the work. While visiting the arcade you can also journey the Minato Shichifukujin Meguri, a mini-pilgrimage to seven Shinto shrines located mainly in the Azabujuban area dedicated to the Seven Gods of Fortune.
  • Nakanobu Shopping Street (Nakanobu Skip Road)
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    5 Reviews
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    Tokyo Shinagawa-ku Nakanobu , Higashinakanobu
    This shopping street known as Nakanobu Skip Road stretches for 330 meters. Around 50 shops line the arcade between Ebara-Nakanobu Station on the Ikegami Line and Nakanobu Station on the Oimachi Line. This arcade-style shopping area, established at the start of the Showa era, is frequented by locals and allows visitors to enjoy a relaxed shopping experience despite being in the middle of the city. In addition to shops selling staples like meat, vegetable, and fish, there are also stores offering bento delivery, specialty tea shops, and a number of nostalgic, retro cafes. The Nakanobu Yosakoi Festival, held every year in late September, is a popular event when the entire street comes to life.

    中延駅から池上線の荏原中延駅にかけて広がる商店街です。かなり歴史があり、地元民の買い物の場として栄えています。

  • Somei Ginza Shoten-gai shopping arcade
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    Tokyo Toshima-ku Komagome
    A shopping arcade located in Komagome, Toshima City, Tokyo. The arcade abuts one end of the Shimofuri Ginza Shoten-gai shopping arcade in Kita City and also leads to the Nishigahara Ginza Shoten-gai shopping arcade after going through Somei Ginza Shoten-gai. A great variety of shops stand eve to eve spread across these three connected shopping arcades.
  • Taishakuten-Sando
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    Tokyo Katsushika-ku Shibamata
    "A short walk from Shibamata Station, the approach to the Kyoeizan Daikyoji Temple known as ""Shibamata Taishakuten."" Taishakuten-Sando is a historic shopping street established in 1912. There are restaurants, souvenir shops, museums, and more along the 200-meter approach with its retro ambiance. There are many long-established stores that survived World War II, and this is a must-see part of Tokyo. Grab some dango rice dumplings, monaka sweets, or senbei rice crackers to eat during your stroll."
  • Shitamachi Ninjo Kirakira Tachibana Shopping Street
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    Tokyo Sumida-ku Kyojima 3-49-1
    "This community morning market has continued for 38 years. Approximately 20 stores open there, preparing lots of bargain products from around 6:00 in the morning. The lively downtown morning market was chosen as one of the 30 Ganbaru best shopping streets in 2013. The morning market is held once a month after the 20th day of the month. In addition to the ""Bikkura Ichi"" once every two months, there are also plenty of events."
  • Takahashi Noraku Road shopping street
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    Tokyo Koto-ku Takabashi
  • Shinjuku Nishiguchi Omoide Yokocho
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    Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishi-shinjuku 1-2
  • Happy Road Oyamadai
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    Tokyo Setagaya-ku Todoroki 2-18-15
    A shopping street occupied by a variety of restaurants and other establishments located just west of Oyamadai Station. In addition to a Bon dance festival in the summer, the shopping street hosts the Oyamadai Machinaka Seminar series of classes and holds a variety of other events. In addition, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. daily, the shopping street is only open to pedestrians. Many of the shopping street's establishments accept the Oyamadai Point Card, a card you can use to acquire money-saving points in the area around Oyamadai Station, including at other shopping streets. The shopping street's Oyamadai Festival attracts some 30,000 visitors each year. Many area groups and associations participate in the festival, making it a grand and boisterous affair.
  • Oji Ginza Shopping Street
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    Tokyo Kita-ku Oji 2-30-1
    This shopping street connects Oji Station to the Onagabashi pedestrian bridge. It features a row of about 90 different buildings that runs parallel with Kita Hon-dori Street on National Route 122. Originally this area was directly connected to residential areas in Edo, so it was a popular spot for Edo-era townspeople to come by and frequent, which made it a well-known spot to hang out in the suburbs. These days there are a wide variety of places established here, including banks and hospitals, as well as supermarkets and restaurants. It is crowded just about every day here since locals still love to come by and spend time. There are also lots of events put on here, including seasonal festivities and lotteries.
  • Tsukiji Outer Market Shopping street
    Shopping
    Tokyo Chiyoda-ku
  • Musashi Koyama Shopping street Palm
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    125 Reviews
    Shopping
    Tokyo Shinagawa-ku Koyama 3

    As a Japanese grown up in the area, I can say this shopping district is a fun place to visit.It is located just few train station ride from Meguro (yamanote-transit). As soon as you get out of...

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