Ameya Yokocho, almost always referred to simply as “Ameyoko”, is found in one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo – Ueno!While Ueno may be best known for its famous Ueno Cultural Park and incredible museums, Ueno has its very own renowned market street as well. It’s an area full of many different kinds of shops and spans 400 meters from Ueno station to Okachimachi station, which happens to be a neighboring station on the Yamanote Line. Although only a short 400 meters long, Ameyoko boasts around 400 shops! This concentration of shops in one area also brings a massive crowd of roughly 500,000 people preparing for New Year’s during the last days of the year (from December 29th to 31st).Ameyoko is full of great places to shop, fun things to look at, and the best part—amazing foods! This open-air market is known by many Japanese people as an excellent place to not only shop for inexpensive things but also to “tabearuki,” or eat around. This means that many will go to Ameyoko just to taste several different food items! With many shops selling smaller portions of different foods, it’s possible to try countless different treats while you’re there! Here, we’ll introduce you to some of the best places to go for eating your way around Ameyoko like a local.
Quelle: Ueno Ameyoko: Here’s Where To Find Tokyo’s 6 Best Street Food Shops! | LIVE JAPAN travel guide