Nakamise Shopping Street, Shopping district in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan.
This 250-meter pedestrian street features approximately 90 traditional shops and food stalls selling souvenirs, handicrafts, and Japanese street food between Kaminarimon Gate and Sensoji Temple.
Established during the Edo period, this shopping street has served pilgrims and visitors to Sensoji Temple for over 400 years, maintaining its traditional merchant community structure.
The street preserves traditional Japanese retail culture with family-run shops passed down through generations, selling items like folding fans, wooden kokeshi dolls, and traditional sweets.
Open daily from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, the street is accessible within 5 minutes walking from Asakusa Station served by multiple train lines including Ginza and Toei Asakusa lines.
Shop shutters display hand-painted seasonal murals depicting Asakusa landmarks, creating an outdoor art gallery when stores close, transforming the commercial space into a cultural exhibition.
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