Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Food Scene
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4-chōme-20-12 Taitō熊ぼっこ
1-chōme-1-11 HigashiuenoClosest Ramen-noodle Restaurant for quick lunch.
Counter seats only.
TGI Fridays
4-chōme-9-6 UenoSUKIYA is Japanese fast food restaurant chain famous for GYUDON. Opn 24 hours.
Gyudon is consisting of a bowl of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a mildly sweet sauce.
130 locals recommend
Sukiya
2-chōme-40-10 KamiikebukuroSUKIYA is Japanese fast food restaurant chain famous for GYUDON. Opn 24 hours.
Gyudon is consisting of a bowl of rice topped with beef and onion simmered in a mildly sweet sauce.
American style Japanese fast food restaurant.
There are several vegetarian items on the menu.
Open hours: 8AM–9PM
10 locals recommend
Freshness Burger
2-chōme-3-16 ShinjukuAmerican style Japanese fast food restaurant.
There are several vegetarian items on the menu.
Open hours: 8AM–9PM
Parks & Nature
It is a large public park next to Ueno Station in central Tokyo. The park grounds were originally part of Kaneiji Temple, which used to be one of the city's largest and wealthiest temples. It's famous for the many museums, there are a national museum, science museum and some art museums, also home to Ueno Zoo, Japan's first zoological garden.
Additionally, it's Tokyo's most popular and lively cherry blossom spots with more than 1000 cherry trees lining its central pathway. he cherry blossoms are usually in bloom during late March and early April.
779 locals recommend
Ueno Park
8 UenokōenIt is a large public park next to Ueno Station in central Tokyo. The park grounds were originally part of Kaneiji Temple, which used to be one of the city's largest and wealthiest temples. It's famous for the many museums, there are a national museum, science museum and some art museums, also home to Ueno Zoo, Japan's first zoological garden.
Additionally, it's Tokyo's most popular and lively cherry blossom spots with more than 1000 cherry trees lining its central pathway. he cherry blossoms are usually in bloom during late March and early April.
Essentials
7-Eleven
8-chōme-5-12 GinzaOpen 24 hours
FamilyMart
2-chōme-3-2 Tsukijiopen 24 hours
Hanamasa
1-chōme-3-15 AsakusabashiOpen 24 hours
Getting Around
Shin-Okachimachi Station
1-chōme-1 HigashiuenoEntertainment & Activities
Toho Cinemas Ueno
3-chōme-24-6 UenoSightseeing
Kaminarimon
Ameyoko (アメ横) is a busy market street along the Yamanote Line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations.
Various products such as clothes, bags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along Ameyoko. Opening hours and closing days depend on individual stores, but stores typically open around 10:00 and close around 20:00. Many stores remain closed on selected Wednesdays.
549 locals recommend
Ameyoko
4 Chome-7 UenoAmeyoko (アメ横) is a busy market street along the Yamanote Line tracks between Okachimachi and Ueno Stations.
Various products such as clothes, bags, cosmetics, fresh fish, dried food and spices are sold along Ameyoko. Opening hours and closing days depend on individual stores, but stores typically open around 10:00 and close around 20:00. Many stores remain closed on selected Wednesdays.
anaka Ginza is the center of commerce of Yanaka City and is prized for its atmosphere which brings you back to the Edo Period. At 175 meters long and 5-6 meters wide, the street is packed with 70 shops. It is not a big shopping street. While there are many shopping streets throughout Japan, the atmosphere of this one is what garners attention from the media.
141 locals recommend
Yanaka Ginza
3-chōme-13-1 Yanakaanaka Ginza is the center of commerce of Yanaka City and is prized for its atmosphere which brings you back to the Edo Period. At 175 meters long and 5-6 meters wide, the street is packed with 70 shops. It is not a big shopping street. While there are many shopping streets throughout Japan, the atmosphere of this one is what garners attention from the media.
Shopping
TAKEYA general duty-free store is the oldest discount store in Japan. They sell food, medicine, cosmetics, health food, household goods, electronics, watches, accessories, designer fashion, clothing, and furniture at discount prices. You can find popular souvenir items at the same place. Foreign travelers can purchase items tax-free at any one of our 11 duty-free counters conveniently located throughout their stores. Also free WiFi is provided and there are over 10 foreign-language interpreters ready to assist you.
47 locals recommend
Takeya
4-chōme-32-1 TaitōTAKEYA general duty-free store is the oldest discount store in Japan. They sell food, medicine, cosmetics, health food, household goods, electronics, watches, accessories, designer fashion, clothing, and furniture at discount prices. You can find popular souvenir items at the same place. Foreign travelers can purchase items tax-free at any one of our 11 duty-free counters conveniently located throughout their stores. Also free WiFi is provided and there are over 10 foreign-language interpreters ready to assist you.
Tokyo Sky Tree East Tower
1-chōme-1-2 Oshiage