“Shokuhin Sampuru” means food sample or food replica. Originally used to display menus in front of restaurant windows, they are now very popular as souvenirs and ornaments. Hands-on food sample-making is popular as well.
This shopping street offers a wide range of kitchenware, making it the perfect place for those who love to cook.
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Holidays
Depends on each store. Fewer stores are open on Sundays and holidays.
Business hours
Depends on each store. Most stores are open from around 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Budget
Except for restaurant-sized items, most goods are around 1,000 yen to 5,000 yen.
*Smaller items, such as magnets and key chains, start at around 500 yen.
How to say in Japanese
Food sample: 食品サンプル (しょくひんさんぷる / Shokuhin-Sanpuru)
Street name: かっぱ橋商店街 (かっぱばししょうてんがい / Kappabashi-Shoutengai)
Website
Address
3 Chome-18-2 Matsugaya, Taito City, Tokyo 110-0036 (Google Maps)
Access
15 minutes walk from JR Ueno Station
5 minutes walk from Tokyo Metro Asakusabashi Station