Kappabashi Kitchen Town

Tokyo's legendary kitchen supply street — and the #1 destination in Japan for buying Japanese knives. Over a dozen specialized knife shops on a single 800-meter street.

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Getting There

  • Nearest station: Tawaramachi (Ginza Line), Exit 3 — 2 min walk
  • Also from: Asakusa Station — 10 min walk south
  • Hours: Most shops open 10:00-17:30
  • Best time: Weekday mornings for least crowds
  • Landmark: Giant chef's head at the south entrance