Kappabashi Street, also called Kitchen Town, is Japan’s most popular shopping district for
kitchenware, restaurant supplies, and handcrafted food replicas. Located between Asakusa and
Ueno, it is a paradise for chefs, food lovers, and travelers looking for unique Japanese kitchen
tools.
- 🔪 Shop for high-quality Japanese knives crafted by master bladesmiths 👨🍳 💎
- 🍶 Explore the endless aisles of ceramic and beautiful lacquerware 🥣 🏺
- 🍱 Discover the fascinating world of realistic plastic food replicas 🥗 🎨
- 🍳 Find rare kitchen tools used daily by professional Japanese chefs 🥄 🥢
- 🚇 Exit the subway at Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Line 🚉 🎫
- 🚶 Enjoy a brisk ten-minute walk from the central Asakusa district 📍 👣
- 🗺️ Combine your visit easily with nearby Ueno or Senso-ji Temple 🏯 👟
- 💰 Compare the various prices at different shops before buying 💴 ⚖️
- 🏷️ Look for the many retail shops that offer tax-free options 🛂 🛍️
- 🖋️ Have your new knives engraved with a custom souvenir name 🔪 ✨
- 🧳 Bring plenty of extra luggage space for your heavy purchases 📦 ✈️
- 🕙 10:00 AM – Arrive at the southern end of Kappabashi Street 🛣️ 🚪
- 🕙 10:15 AM – Explore the famous knife stores to find the best blade 🔪 💎
- 🕚 11:00 AM – Visit the food replica shops to see the plastic art 🍱 🎨
- 🕚 11:45 AM – Walk toward either Asakusa or Ueno for a local lunch 🍜 🍱
