Kappabashi-dori Avenue, also known as Kappabashi Dogu Street (Kappabashi utensil street), is Tokyo’s mecca for everything cooking and restaurant related.
![Man programming restaurant ticket vending machines](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/10/meal-ticket-machines_gdl-770x595.jpg)
Everything you need for your kitchen or your restaurant is available. Ticket vending machines, deep fryers, espresso machines, furniture, lanterns, plates, knives, plastic food samples and more are on sale.
![Lantern shop](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/10/kappabashi-lanterns_gdl-770x578.jpg)
The shops along the street are open from 9am until 5pm, daily.
Suggested Activity
Challenge Sumo Wrestlers and Enjoy Lunch
Eat, train, and fight like a real Japanese sumo wrestler during this sumo demonstration and authentic 'Chanko Nabe' (hotpot) meal.
![Kappabashi shoppers](https://cdn.cheapoguides.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/11/kappabashi-shops_gdl-770x578.jpg)
See our guide to shopping in Kappabashi and also how to buy a knife.
かっぱ橋通り
- 0.5 km from Tawaramachi Station Ginza Line (G18)
- 0.7 km from Inarichō Station Ginza Line (G17)
- 0.8 km from Iriya Station Hibiya Line (H19)