What to know
Kappabashi Street (かっぱ橋道具街, Kappabashi Dōgugai) is a shopping street between Ueno and Asakusa, lined with dozens of stores selling everything restaurant operators need, except fresh food.
You'll find specialized shops for dishes, pots, pans, cooking utensils, stoves, tables, chairs, signs, lanterns, and more. There are also a few stores selling plastic and wax food samples, used by many restaurants in their display windows.
The closest station is Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Subway Line, a short walk away. It can also be reached from Asakusa's Sensoji Temple in about a 10-minute walk.
Visitor information
Practical details to check before planning this stop.
- Hours
- Most shops open at least from 10:00 to 17:00
- Closed
- Many shops are closed on Sundays and public holidays.
- Admission
- English name
- Kappabashi Shopping Street
- Original name
- Kappabashi Street
Verify details before visiting. Currency conversion is indicative and may vary over time.