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Ameyoko Shopping Street

Ueno, Taito, Tokyo Prefecture, Japan
Ranked #1 of 4 shopping in Taito
4.0 of 5 stars 134 Reviews
Type: Flea/ Street Markets, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Munich
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

The "Ame" of Ameyoko means American. The street is anything but American however. It is a collection of small shops and vendors along and under the train running between Ueno Station and Akihabara Station. A good tour idea is to walk from Ueno Station through Ameyoko to the next station and then go one more stop on the train to... More

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Wollongong, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

A unique shopping experience that is affordable (unlike so much of Tokyo) and set in a surreal atmosphere under the railway line. More

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Tokyo, Japan
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

Tokyo is not exactly known for it's low prices, which makes Ameyoko a great place to visit. Lined with cheap clothing and accessory stores, they also have several fish markets, and some really good cheap food stalls. There is a great place with authentic Chinese street food (I lived in Beijing for a year). The owner doesn't even speak Japanese!... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Where you can find selling items at low prices. The fresh fruits on the stick costs 100 yen. It reminds me of my country. Yakitoriya are popular. There is a Ramen house named ICHIRAN found near the Station(JR) that my friends find it so good . More

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Brisbane, Australia
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

Ameyoko is worth a look if your in the area, however i wouldnt make a special trip there just for the market. Its an average asian market selling food, produce, shoes, clothes etc etc. You will see some interesting food on offer but in comparison to kyotos food market or tsukiji fish market there isnt a lot of variety. There... More

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Tokyo, Japan
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

For some more 'original Tokyo, this is an absolute must see. Also great place to pick up some of the funkiest and coolest trainers out there! More

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Tokyo
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

I cannot see why this place is in guide books. OK - the history (as an old black market in post war Tokyo) is mildly interesting but today it is just a cheap market with no facilities selling stuff you can get anywhere. More

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Hong Kong
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011

Feels like old dirty Tokyo as the train tracks rumble overhead. Endless shopping, mostly clothes and shoes and golf clubs. Lots of good places to eat too. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 December 2011

Can give it a miss! Not what I expected and Nakamise is definintely better. More

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Tokyo, Japan
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 November 2011

the street mostly full of stalls selling seafood (fresh/dried) and take note the other side consisted of lots of small restaurant, can try catch a lunch/dinner if interested More

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