Kappabashi Dougu Street
Market · Asakusa, Tokyo

Kappabashi Dougu Street

Photo: Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The street runs through Asakusa with shops that sell knives, dishes, and professional cooking tools. Many items target chefs and businesses rather than home cooks. Plastic food samples used in restaurant displays are a common find.

On day 1 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition

Good to know

Tickets
No tickets required. Entry is free.
Time needed
1 to 2 hours.
Best time
Weekday mornings.
Getting there
Walk from Tawaramachi or Asakusa Station.

Itineraries with Kappabashi Dougu Street

Day 1 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition

Senso-ji and Kappabashi

How Kappabashi Dougu Street fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Senso-ji TempleSenso-ji
  2. 10:45Nakamise-dori WalkNakamise-dori
  3. 14:00Kappabashi StreetKappabashi Dougu Street
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Kappabashi Dougu Street questions

What is Kappabashi Dougu Street known for?

It is known for shops that sell professional kitchen knives, cookware, and restaurant equipment.

Can you buy knives at Kappabashi Dougu Street?

Yes. Many stores offer high-quality Japanese knives suitable for both professionals and home cooks.

How do you get to Kappabashi Dougu Street?

The street is a short walk from Tawaramachi Station on the Ginza Line.

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