What to do in Ameyoko market?

Ameyoko is full of great places to shop, fun things to look at, and the best part—amazing foods!…

• Minatoya (Seafood bowls, Takoyaki)
• Hyakkaen New Fruit (Fresh fruit, Fresh juice)
• Tentenraku (Chinese Street Food)
• Uncle Joe (Korean Street Food)
• Niku no Ohyama (Ground meat cutlet, Croquette, and more!)
• Chano Kiminoen.

What to buy in Ameyoko market?

Let’s head down to buy souvenirs only available at Ameyoko!

• Ukiyoe ZIPPO.
• Yamatsuki Croquette.
• Japanese Snacks.
• Japanese Pattern Denim.
• Fruit Skewers.

Where is Ameyoko market?

Ameyoko (アメ横) is a busy market street along the Yamanote Line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations. The name “Ameyoko” is a short form for “Ameya Yokocho” (candy store alley), as candies were traditionally sold there.

What is Ueno known for?

Today Ueno Park is famous for the many museums found on its grounds, especially the Tokyo National Museum, the National Museum for Western Art, the Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum and the National Science Museum. It is also home to Ueno Zoo, Japan’s first zoological garden.

Is Shinjuku a city?

Shinjuku (新宿) is one of the 23 city wards of Tokyo, but the name commonly refers to just the large entertainment, business and shopping area around Shinjuku Station. Shinjuku Station is the world’s busiest railway station, handling more than two million passengers every day.

Is Ueno Park worth visiting?

Great place to wander around, enjoy plant life, food, beer, exhibitions, and just enjoy the locals enjoying the park.

Why do people go to Ueno Park?

The home of a number of major museums, Ueno Park is also celebrated in spring for its cherry blossoms and hanami. In recent times the park and its attractions have drawn over ten million visitors a year, making it Japan’s most popular city park.

Where to buy Japanese street food in Ueno?

Ameyoko is a must-visit Tokyo shopping street, providing authentic Japanese street food in Ueno that won’t break the bank. Located between Okachimachi Station and Ueno Station, the sprawling expanse of Ameyoko is home to around 400 stores which sell Japanese street food, seafood, snacks, clothing, and more.

Which is the best part of Ueno Station?

While Ueno may be best known for its famous Ueno Cultural Park and incredible museums, Ueno has its very own renowned market street as well. It’s an area full of many different kinds of shops and spans 400 meters from Ueno station to Okachimachi station, which happens to be a neighboring station on the Yamanote Line.

Where to eat in Ameyoko Plaza in Ueno?

Located on the outside of the Ameyoko Plaza shopping mall, Uokusa is a seafood store doubling up as a standing-bar. Here you can order drinks with fresh oysters, scallops, crab, and other seafood snacks. Uncle Joe is another store on the outside of Ameyoko Plaza.

Which is the best drug store in Ueno?

Matsumoto Kiyoshi is a popular discount drugstore chain and the best place to stock up on cheap pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, health food, insect repellents, hair-care products, bathroom supplies, sanitary products, and even soft drinks and snacks.