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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- 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