Ameya Yokocho
Markets & Bazaars, Shopping Areas & Stores, Streets & Squares
East
Local Culture, Shopping, Fashion, Photography, Culinary Arts
It's free to wander, but bring your wallet if you're looking to do some bargain shopping.
Mobility Obstacles: Extended Walking Required
Busy/High traffic
Notes: Individual stores may be more accessible than others. Call the Tourist Information Office for more info.
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Ameya Yokocho
Ameyoko
Vibrant Street Market
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Ueno 4-chome Taito-ku Tokyo, Kanto 110-0005 |
+813 (0)3 3201 3331 (Tourist Information Office) Fax: +813 (0)3 5246 1139 |
Description
Ameyoko is a vibrant, bustling area that sells all sorts of consumer perishables as well as shoes and apparel. Here you can find everything from discounted brand name jeans to seaweed, hair cream to hats, and quails' eggs to umbrellas. The market started up partly because it was near the terminus of Ueno Station, the stepping-off point for country folk coming to seek their fortune in the big city, and partly because it became the focus for black-market goods after the war. Ameyoko is a great place to feel the pulse of working-class Japan and to pick up some inexpensive and unusual items.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 10am-8pm, dailyVisit Time: 30min-1hr
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free
Price Notes: It's free to wander, but bring your wallet if you're looking to do some bargain shopping.
Exposure
Outdoor with little or no covering.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, AdultAges that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Nearest Train or Bus:
Okachimachi or Ueno Stations
Best Modes of Transportation:
Subway
Train
Notes: The Yamanote Line serves both the Okachimachi (north exit) and Ueno (south exit) Stations. Or take the Ginza Line to Ueno Hirokoji or the Hibiya Line to Naka-Okachimachi (both are exit A5).
Parking Availability: Limited
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