Kappabashi Street
Kappabashi Street (かっぱ橋道具街, Kappabashi Dōgugai) is a shopping street between Ueno and Asakusa, which is lined with several dozens of stores selling everything needed by restaurant operators, with the exception of fresh food.
You will find specialized stores for dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils, stoves, tables, chairs, signs, lanterns and more. There are also a few stores which sell plastic and wax food samples, used by many restaurants in their show windows.
Plastic food samples
Red lanterns
Access
The closest station is Tawaramachi Station on the Subway Ginza Line, a short walk away.
Hours & Fees
Hours
Most shops open from 9:00 to 17:00
Closed
Many shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays
Links and Resources
Hotels around Tokyo
Recommended Hotels
Hotel Century Southern Tower
The most conveniently located hotel in Shinjuku, just a few steps from the station entrance.
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