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Streetscape of the Kappabashi kitchenware district

KAPPABASHI KITCHEN TOWN, TOKYO

Kappabashi — a guide to the street of about 170 kitchen-tool shops

Sun, Oct 1158 shops open right nowSee what’s open →What are you looking for?Knives, tableware, food samples, baking tools …
  • 5-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station
  • About 800 meters, north to south
  • Many shops close on Sundays and holidays
  • Weekday mornings are the sweet spot

Browse by categoryWHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR

Sun, Oct 11 Open nowOPEN TODAY

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Shops in depthSHOPS IN DEPTH

Shop guides based on public information — what to buy and how to get there.

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Getting around KappabashiHOW TO GET THERE

Illustrated map of the Kappabashi kitchenware district: Tawaramachi Station and Kikuya-bashi, Doguyasuji street running north to south, Sensō-ji to the east
Doguyasuji street runs about 800m north to south. Kikuya-bashi marks the southern end, with the giant chef statue at the entrance.
Doguyasuji street and the surrounding area. 140 listed shops are marked on the map (drag to explore).
  • On foot from the Tsukuba Express and Ginza Line5 minutes' walk from Tawaramachi Station (Ginza Line). About 10 minutes from Sensō-ji in Asakusa, 15 from Ueno.
  • About 800 meters, north to southSpecialty cooking-tool shops line both sides of Doguyasuji street. About 10 minutes to walk end to end.
  • Many shops close on Sundays and holidaysSome shops close early on Saturdays too. Weekdays are best if you can manage it.
  • Weekday mornings are the sweet spotAround 10am to noon there's less of a crowd, so shop staff can help you at ease.

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About KAPPA KITCHENABOUT THIS GUIDE

KAPPA KITCHEN is a guide for anyone setting out to visit the tool shops of Kappabashi. We carry no advertising. Hours and closing days are compiled from each shop’s own published information, and anything we have not been able to confirm is marked “To be confirmed”.

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