The Local Japanese Experience: Kanto's Top Shopping Streets

A Number of Shops Near Ueno: Ameyoko

From: Ame-yoko: An Old Shopping Street With Amazing Discount Prices!

From JR Okachimachi Station to Ueno Station, the Ameyoko Shopping Federation, known more commonly as Ameyoko, is a well-loved shopping street with about 400 different stores.

Enjoy Snacking and Strolling Along in Togoshi-Ginza

From: 5 Japanese Phrases You Should Know for Shoutengai Shopping

The Togoshi-Ginza shotengai, with a total length of 1.3 km, is said to be the longest shopping district in the Kanto region. The nearest station here is Togoshi Ginza Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line, or Togoshi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. Strolling down this street while snacking on croquettes, yakitori, baked goods or more while stopping at the stores that catch your interest, is a great way to spend an afternoon.

A Great Place to Visit at Night! Tokyo's Yanaka Ginza

From: A Shopping Street Where Time Passes Slowly And Quickly At Once: Yanaka Ginza
Head out of the west exit at JR Nippori Station and go down Gotenzaka and you will find yourself heading backwards in time to Japan's Showa era. This is the Yanaka Ginza Shopping District. Between Gotenzaka and Yanaka Ginza there is a staircase called the Yuyake Dandan Stairs, which is an incredibly popular sunset viewing spot. If you visit here later in the afternoon, you will not only be able to enjoy some shopping, but also get to see a stunning sunset as well.

Cheap But Quality Items: Yokohamabashi Shopping Street

From: Yokohama Bashi Shōtengai - The Tastes Of Ordinary Japan
The Yokohamabashi shotengai is located near Bandobashi Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway line, or is a 15 minute walk from JR Kannai Station. This shopping street is well loved by the residents of the area not only for its many restaurants and food shops, but also for its plentiful and low priced items of all kinds.

Feel the "Wa" Spirit: Kamakura Shotengai

From: Kamakura Guide: How To Get Around, Sightseeing, Dining And More!

The Komachi Dori shotengai that runs from JR Kamakura Station to Tsuruoka Hachimangu Shrine is where you will find plenty of Japanese sweets and places where you can buy miscellaneous Japanese goods. There are also many cafes here, so it is a good place to stop and take a break when out sightseeing in the Kamakura area too.

There is also a shopping area called Onari Dori at the west entrance of Kamakura Station. This shopping street has a more relaxed atmosphere than that of Komachi Dori, so it is a good place for those that want to avoid the crowds to visit.