Nakamise-dori
Market · Asakusa, Tokyo

Nakamise-dori

Photo: Andrea Schaffer from Sydney, Australia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Nakamise-dori runs from the Kaminarimon gate to the main hall of Senso-ji. Rows of stalls sell traditional snacks, crafts and souvenirs. The street mixes old shopfronts with newer stands under red lanterns.

On day 1 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 to 60 minutes
Best time
Early morning
Getting there
Short walk from Asakusa Station

Itineraries with Nakamise-dori

Day 1 of Tokyo Neon & Tradition

Senso-ji and Kappabashi

How Nakamise-dori 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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Nakamise-dori questions

Is Nakamise-dori open every day?

Shops operate daily but individual hours vary. Some close on weekdays.

What to buy at Nakamise-dori?

Look for ningyo-yaki cakes, rice crackers and traditional crafts.

How long is Nakamise-dori?

The main stretch is about 250 meters from the gate to the temple.

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