Written by Greg Lane
Kappabashi-dori Avenue, also known as Kappabashi Dogu Street (Kappabashi utensil street), is Tokyo’s mecca for everything cooking and restaurant related.
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.
The shops along the street are open from 9am until 5pm, daily.
Suggested Activity
Sumo Morning Practice Tour at Stable in Tokyo
Try this insider’s experience at a sumo wrestler morning practice session. Enjoy exclusive access to a sumo stable, watching as these massive athletes put themselves through their daily training regimen and go head-to-head.
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)
