Ueno-Kappabashi, the no.1 shopping street for kitchen utensils
Basic Info.
Kappabashi is a 800m long wholesale shopping street specializing in kitchen utensils. Chefs from all over the world come here to buy traditional Japanese kitchen knives. Japanese tableware and faux food samples are popular among tourists. The giant chef on top of the Niimi store is a famous landmark of Kappabashi.
Spot Info.
・Name: Kappabashi Dougu Street
・Travel time (approx.): 20min. from JR Tokyo Station, 30min. from JR Shinjuku Station
・Schedule: (events) Visit the websites below for up-to-date information
・Related links:
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English: Kappabashi Dougu Street
http://www.kappabashi.or.jp/en/index.html
Japanese: Kappabashi Dougu Street
Area Info.
English & Japanese: Taito Ward Official Tourist Information http://taitonavi.jp/
Photo Info.
Free download: OK
Shooting Date：Aug. 26th, 2013
