SweetsAsakusa
Ningyo-yaki
人形焼
Doll-shaped sponge cakes filled with red bean paste — an Asakusa specialty.
Where to buyKimuraya Ningyoyaki Honten ↗
Shopping
Shopping streets & markets in Asakusa & Ueno, Tokyo · 4
Tax-free shopping changes from November 1, 2026
Instead of tax being deducted at the store, you now pay including tax and get it refunded later.
- Show your passport at a tax-free store and pay the tax-inclusive price
- When leaving Japan, customs at the airport checks your passport and purchases
- Once checked, the store (or a refund agent) refunds the consumption tax
Minimum spend and refund methods can vary by store, so ask before paying.
SouvenirsAsakusa & Ueno
Nakamise Street
仲見世通り
A 250 m street of souvenirs and snacks on the approach to Senso-ji.
MarketAsakusa & Ueno
Ameyoko Shopping Street
アメ横商店街
A market under the tracks between Ueno and Okachimachi, selling dried seafood, snacks and goods cheaply.
KitchenwareAsakusa & Ueno
Kappabashi Kitchen Street
かっぱ橋道具街
A kitchenware street of tableware, knife and food-model shops.
Shopping complexAsakusa & Ueno
Tokyo Solamachi
東京ソラマチ
A mall at the foot of Skytree, with lots of character and souvenir shops.
Local products & gift ideas
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SweetsTokyo Sta.
Tokyo Banana
東京ばな奈
A fluffy sponge cake filled with banana cream — Tokyo's classic gift.
SweetsGinza
Ginza West Leaf Pie
銀座ウエスト リーフパイ
Crisp, leaf-shaped butter pastries — the signature item of a long-standing Ginza bakery.
Where to buyGinza West Main Store ↗
FoodYokohama
Kiyoken Shumai
崎陽軒 シウマイ
Yokohama's famous meat dumplings; shelf-stable gift boxes are available.
Where to buyKiyoken (Yokohama Sta.) ↗
SweetsKamakura
Hato Sablé
鳩サブレー
Dove-shaped butter cookies — Kamakura's classic gift.
Where to buyToshimaya Main Store ↗
Most are also sold at souvenir shops in airports and major stations. Check hours and stock via the Google Maps links.