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Ameyoko Shopping Street

📍 Japan Tokyo 우에노

Ameyoko Shopping Street photo
Photo source — tokyotourists.com

Ameyoko is a shopping street linking Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. Groceries, snacks, seafood, and general goods are packed close together, so it's easy to get a feel for Tokyo's market atmosphere even in a short visit.

It works better as a mix of street snacks, light meals, and shopping than as a sit-down restaurant stop. Since opening hours and closing days vary by shop, check official information if you've picked out a specific place.

Visitor information

Hours See the official information.
Price range See the official information.
Address 도쿄도 다이토구 우에노 6-10-7
Getting there Use the Shinobazuguchi exit at JR Ueno Station or the north exit at JR Okachimachi Station

Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.

Useful tips

  • Add it before or after Ueno Park or the Tokyo National Museum to keep travel time short.
  • The lanes get crowded, so it's worth setting a meeting point with your group in advance.
  • When planning a Ueno itinerary, the official guidance makes sense: you can access the area from both Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. Enter from the Ueno side before visiting the museum, then exit toward Okachimachi after shopping for a natural route.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the shopping street?

Tokyo's official tourism site says Ameyoko Shopping Street runs for about 500m from Ueno Station to Okachimachi Station, with about 500 shops lined up along it. Opening hours and closing days can vary by shop.

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