Ameya-Yokocho Shopping Street

A shopping street stretching about 500m from JR Ueno Station to Okachimachi Station. Originating from a black market after WWII, it now features a diverse range of shops selling fresh fish, dried goods, confectionery, cosmetics, clothing, and more. Lively shop calls echo through the street, and haggling is part of the fun. At the end of the year, it becomes crowded with shoppers seeking New Year goods. In recent years, shops offering ingredients and cuisine from various Asian countries have increased, adding to its international appeal. Street food options are abundant.