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AquintessentialJapaneseshoppingarcaderightbySensojiTempleGetafeelforold-schoolTokyoatoneofJapansoldestshoppingstreets,Nakamise-dori,whichdatesbacktothe17thcentury.Mostshopsinthisarcadehavebeenrunbythesamefamiliesforseveralgenerations,servingsouvenirs,top-classstreetfoodandirresistiblesnacks.Nakamise-doriisafive-minutewalkfromAsakusaStation,servedbytheGinzaLine,AsakusaLineandTobuSkytreerailwaylines.Itisalsoa10-minutewalkfromTawaramachiStationontheGinzaLine.Thetraditionalwayofapproachingthesho...
A quintessential Japanese shopping arcade right by Sensoji Temple
Get a feel for old-school Tokyo at one of Japans oldest shopping streets, Nakamise-dori, which dates back to the 17th century. Most shops in this arcade have been run by the same families for several generations, serving souvenirs, top-class street food and irresistible snacks.
Nakamise-dori is a five-minute walk from Asakusa Station, served by the Ginza Line, Asakusa Line and Tobu Skytree railway lines. It is also a 10-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Line. The traditional way of approaching the shopping street is via Kaminarimon Gate.
Step into the heart of old Asakusa
Right after passing through Kaminarimon, you will see Nakamise-dori stretching toward Hozomon Gate. While strolling along 90 different stalls compete for your attention, selling everything from samurai swords to matcha ...