Location: Ueno, Asakusa
Top Things to do in Ueno, Asakusa
10 Shopping in Ueno, Asakusa That You Shouldn't Miss
Tradition collides with pop culture in Tokyo, where you can reverently wander ancient temples before rocking out at a karaoke bar. Wake up before the sun to catch the lively fish auction at the Tsukiji Market, then refresh with a walk beneath the cherry blossom trees that line the Sumida River. Spend some time in the beautiful East Gardens of the Imperial Palace, then brush up on your Japanese history at the Edo-Tokyo Museum. Don’t forget to eat as much sushi, udon noodles, and wagashi (Japanese sweets) as your belly can handle.
Restaurants in Tokyo
1. Mokuhankan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 109 reviews
Mokuhankan is a traditional woodblock print shop located in the famous district of Asakusa in Tokyo. You can find newly published prints as well as a wide selection of antique offerings. (We are currently closed due to the pandemic, and will reopen when general tourism returns to Japan.)
Reviewed By Settingthisupsucks
Last year, my wife and I stumbled on this shop. Loved it. Purchased a few prints, and enjoyed talking prints with Dave. So we came back a year later, and had an even more amazing visit. Dave even gave us a tour and took us upstairs where the magic happens, and it was so cool to watch his printers making wonderful works of art. Even had the please of meeting Ayumi San (I love her ghost prints). And between visits, I browse the website and add even more prints to my collection. My wife and I spend a month or so in Japan each year, and making my pilgrimage to Mokuhankan will definitely be a mandatory trip.
2. Oita Onsenza
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 35 reviews
ONSENZA is the hot spring amusement shop which can sense "hot springs more than a hot spring" bodily. Excellent hot water "Beppu Onsen" proud of the number of hot springs kinds of world 1. ONSENZA is the shop of "the hot spring alga research institute" which studied "Beppu Onsen" for many years. you can enjoy "the footbathing" that is Japanese culture. The footbathing is free. you can taste a hot spring feeling while being in the tokyo area in "a footbath" using algae "RG92" (the patent acquisition) of the hot spring which is one of the sources of the hot spring effect. health & beauty items derived from the hot spring including the original cosmetics which combined hot spring good man bacteria.
3. Rental Kimono Sakura
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Three years as a crew on the Peace Boat around the world. Two years as a tour attendant travelling all across Japan. I met people of different culture and tongue all across the globe. Trying on the ethnic garb of the land I was exhilerated by the experience. I thought maybe I could return the same experience to travellers coming to Japan. That's when I opened shop here in Asakusa.
4. Gallery Okubo
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
5. 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTIZAN
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Anotheraussieinlondo
Had a great time shopping here on a drizzly grey day in June 2019. My partner is crazy about gaming so was amusing himself shopping in Akiba, but after a day of following him around I needed a break. Luckily for me, I found Aki-Oka. It's a fantastic spot on a rainy day as it's all under cover, there are some benches and free wifi, and you can get coffee and a light bite from the cafe. It's also super easy to get to - just walk alongside the Yamanote line from Akiba station. And lastly, the best bit is the shopping. I bought a beautiful ceramic brooch from a pottery studio, a wooden-faced stainless steel watch from the woodware store, and could happily have spent much, much more. Nothing is cheap because it's all beautifully hand-crafted, but for what it is, it's well-priced. And it's always nice to have pleasant memories to go with a treasured item.
6. Kama-Asa Shoten
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Many foreigners are buying Japanese kitchen knives during their visits. This shop offers good quality knives with great value and English-speaking service
Reviewed By AsianBuddhaFlower
I had planned on getting a meat knife for cutting steaks as priority, and maybe an all-rounder Santoku. But I walked out of Kama Asa with 3 knives! I went to Tsubaya first but found it hard to communicate, and there was little guidance on how to choose. So I trekked to Kama Asa, hoping for a better experience. And I was wowed! Kama Asa has a foreigner (French guy who speaks fluent Japanese and English) on its team. Upon entering, I was quick to talk to him to get help. He was detailed and meticulous in guiding me to start my selection process. I explained what kind of knives i am looking for and for what purpose. For each type, he took out 'western' knives and Japanese ones. And for the Japanese ones, he also took out 3 knives of different steel. I quickly weeded out the western ones as I already have too many of those. For the Japanese ones, he explained the differences in strength, hardness, maintenance, etc for each. Once I have decided on which one to explore further, he zoomed in on that particular series, and showed me what types and lengths he had, and explained what each ones are good for. He also talked about how to use the knives, how to take care of them, make paper sheaths, how to sharpen them and what to do with rust. At the end of it all, I bought 3 knives, a whetstone (he showed us 3 types of stones, explained what each is good for), rust eraser (also showed me 3 types and explained each in detail). He as also detailed in explaining the cost, amount of discount if I pay in card or cash (go with card, more discount), the amount I will recoup at a Tax-back place 150m down the road, etc. And I also got my name carved into the knives for free! All in all, it was a great experience, and I will definitely engage him to help the next time! He is knowledgeable, passionate, detailed, most willing to share, and always giving the good and bad on everything. Kama Asa is lucky to have him on the team.
7. Pearl Seiwa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
[Credit Cards Accepted.]Pearl Seiwa is the cozy pearl store. There are many pearls, for example Akoya pearl which made in Japan, Tahitian black pearl, South sea pearl. The staff is very friendly and high knowledgeable, in addition, we want customers to be relax with the staff who can speak English. Pearl Seiwa is the tax-free shop, so customers can do shopping with reasonable price.
Reviewed By andreaseptember
I went to this shop after reading all the great reviews and was not disappointed. In fact, I have never written a review before this one, but the staff just went so above and beyond I felt compelled. I wanted a specific 3-strand bracelet which they didn’t have - but made for me on-site! One guy even took a bike ride across town to get the clasp I wanted (which they didn’t have at that location). I also got my daughter a beautiful pendant necklace. Truly, the customer service is unparalleled. Prices were great and the quality can’t be beat.
8. Tokyo Asakusa Gallery Gei
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
A collection of artists who can express their heaven-sent talents. Their works will touch your heart and mind with both shock and peaceful relief. Let us cherish this treasure of communication today and always.
9. Ameyoko Shopping Street
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,732 reviews
More than 400 stores line this busy market street that sits under the rail line between JR Ueno and Okachimachi stations. Shops sell seafood, clothing, dried food, sweets, and a range of other items.
Reviewed By jeantanwj
This place is really nice and bustling, with many shops selling Japanese snacks which are perfect as gifts for friends and family back home. However the food options there were slightly limited for us travelling with a toddler, because the shops are really tiny and hard to fit 4 adults plus 1 child. Mostly bar tables and small stools etc.
10. Gallery Kingyo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
