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Ameyoko Shopping Street

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Ameyoko Shopping Street

A Popular Shopping Street Selling Everything from Food to Clothes.

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The Ameyoko Shopping Street, affectionately known as "Ameyoko," stretches approximately 500m between JR Ueno Station and JR Okachimachi Station, with around 400 shops lining the street. It features a variety of businesses, including food and confectionery, clothing, general goods, and jewelry stores.

A highlight of this shopping district is the year-round sales, providing a lively atmosphere and offering a condensed experience of Tokyo's traditional downtown charm just by strolling through.

The area is packed with visitors, both locals and tourists, every day, but it’s even more crowded around the New Year’s holidays when people come to buy New Year’s items.

Highlights

  • A shopping street packed with visitors, both locals and foreign tourists.
  • Some shops let you haggle, a rarity in Tokyo.
  • Wide variety of available foods make it a good place to visit for trying out foods.
  • Heading to the retail stores under the train tracks, you can enjoy a fun shopping experience.

Photos

  • Ueno Station entrance to Ameyoko

    Ueno Station entrance to Ameyoko

  • Ameyoko packed with people

    Ameyoko packed with people

  • With the Ameyoko Center Building in the middle, to the left is Ameyoko Shopping Street and to the right is Uechun Shopping Street

    With the Ameyoko Center Building in the middle, to the left is Ameyoko Shopping Street and to the right is Uechun Shopping Street

  • Grocery store

    Grocery store

  • Ameyoko at night

    Ameyoko at night

  • Near by Ueno Station

    Near by Ueno Station

Reviews

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Some reviews are AI-translated.

  • PEIYU
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    I’ve been there twice, hehe.
    And wow, everyone’s saying OS is really cheap.
    Someone on Threads said the OS in Asakusa was cheaper, but Ueno was actually cheaper.
    I was so annoyed.
    On my last day, I dragged my suitcase all the way to Asakusa just to buy it, and then came to Ueno to look around.
    Turns out the thing I wanted was cheaper in Ueno.
    I came in thinking I was going to prove I got a good deal, but instead I was just super annoyed. Really frustrating.
    And I even stocked up. The staff said it was okay!
    Honestly, I’d just tell everyone to go with whatever’s convenient.
    You don’t need to keep checking what other people say.
    But then if you don’t go, you worry you’ll regret it.
    Such an annoying feeling.

    Maybe people will think I’m being cheap, but I’m still young haha, so of course I want to save a little money.
    Is that an excuse? Yeah, totally.

    But yeah, Ameyoko is actually pretty fun to shop around.
    There are lots of drugstores, capsule toy machines, and a really big Uniqlo.
    It’s kind of an important hub too.
    Still, it somehow felt just a tiny bit past its prime. I don’t know why, it just didn’t feel quite as lively as I expected.

  • 我是タカ
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    It's been a long time since I visited Japan, so of course I had to go on a shopping spree at Ameyoko when I came to Tokyo.

  • Way Huang
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    Right outside Ueno Station, this is a super lively shopping street. Tons of shops, great variety, and really good deals. It's a fun place to walk around and explore.

  • David Chen
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    This shopping street connects JR Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. There are tons of things for sale—snacks, cosmetics, food, and more. You could easily spend the whole day here!

  • aporla13
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    Super convenient location and a popular spot for tourists. You can find just about anything here. But be aware—some shops set higher prices, so it's a good idea to do a little research before you shop.

Details

Name in Japanese
アメ横商店街
Postal Code
153-0061
Address
6-10-7 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo (Ameyoko Shopping Street Association)
Telephone
03-3832-5053 (Ameyoko Shopping Street Association, 10:00am - 8:00pm)
Access
(1) About a 3-minute walk from the JR Yamanote Line and the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line’s Ueno Station Shinobazu exit
(2) About a 3-minute walk from the JR Yamanote Line and the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line’s Okachimachi Station
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
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