Togoshiginza Shopping Street
Togoshiginza Shopping Street
Togoshiginza Shopping Street
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Neighbourhood: Haneda / Kamata
Haneda / Kamata is known for its airport with many hotels popping up with the increase in international flights. It’s also an area that offers many shrines and temples with ancient origins including Anamori Inari Shrine or Ikegami Honmonji temple which is visited by more than 300,000 people in October's Buddhist Oeshiki festival. The area around Kamata station is lined with restaurants and is lively until late at night. In particular, it’s known for the large collection of tasty gyoza specialists.
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2001NH
816 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
We went there for dinner and it was very limited. Pretty to walk along however at night. We ended up at a small octopus ball stand for a hot snack before going elsewhere. It would be probably busier during the day
Written 27 August 2024
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Kevin Y
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia53 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Like what most shotengai is about for foreigners, it's about the food, and there are plenty to try here. Once you step out of the train station, you can either go to the right or left and then slowly walk through them to see what you would like to try to eat there. As this is not a famous spot for foreigners yet, it's interesting to walk among the locals and trying what they're interested in as well. Other than cooked food, there are local grocery stores there as well where you can buy packed snacks and even instant noodles. Despite what some blogs or websites try to say, the place is closed rather early, by 7pm, most shops would be closed. To better enjoy it, go there earlier.
Written 3 April 2017
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Julia W
Germany1 contribution
Jun 2018 • Couples
There were some shops closed on Tuesday. So take the way to the right first, the shorter side. Here you find many little shops and restaurants. To the left side there are other shops but I found this less interesting. This is a shopping street more for the residents than tourists. Just my personal option. It’s nice to walk and see drugstores, supermarket, etc. But I guess on the weekends there might be more crowded and more shops to see. I liked it though, hab nice time there but tourists who are looking for gifts won’t find many interesting shops I guess. I recommend this place anyways, so if you are nearby just visit this place. (I was the on Tuesday, maybe it’s better to go on the weekend?)
Written 6 June 2018
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BROs IN JAPAN
Japan183 contributions
Mar 2021
Togoshi Ginza is a street food paradise and Tokyo's longest shopping street. It not only offers delicious food-to-go but also a brilliant glimpse into everyday life in Tokyo, making it the perfect destination for a leisure day trip on the weekend.
Written 30 April 2021
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LG_Kay
Singapore, Singapore7,512 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
This is one of the longest shopping street in Tokyo, more than 1 km in length. Lining this street are hundreds of outlets, majority are food stalls and restaurants. In addition, there are shops selling drug and cosmetic, groceries, fresh seafood, accessories, clothings, shoes etc. There is a supermarket where the locals are getting their groceries.
At one section there is a train track cutting across the street. Occasionally, a staff will close the road for the train to past by. Compared to other shopping streets in Japan, this one is less touristy hence rather quiet.
At one section there is a train track cutting across the street. Occasionally, a staff will close the road for the train to past by. Compared to other shopping streets in Japan, this one is less touristy hence rather quiet.
Written 20 April 2018
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flamekrayt
Singapore, Singapore45 contributions
Feb 2016 • Family
Visited Togoshiginza to explore and soak in the sights.
The shopping street is over 1km in length, with the train station located about 300m to 400m from one end of the shopping street.
The place gives off a quaint, sleepy shopping street, with the majority of activity concentrated around the train station and supermarket.
A point to note is, there will be vehicles driving along the shopping street. While most drivers of the vehicles I encountered were careful and considerate towards the pedestrians, I don't recommend young children be left alone to wander along the street.
The shopping street is over 1km in length, with the train station located about 300m to 400m from one end of the shopping street.
The place gives off a quaint, sleepy shopping street, with the majority of activity concentrated around the train station and supermarket.
A point to note is, there will be vehicles driving along the shopping street. While most drivers of the vehicles I encountered were careful and considerate towards the pedestrians, I don't recommend young children be left alone to wander along the street.
Written 11 February 2016
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Diane C
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia42 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We enjoyed walking along this street. Many eating establishments, both street food and restaurants. It is not touristy but has a neighbourhood feel. You see people bumping into friends and stopping for a chat. Many small shops including salons, flower shops and grocers. Good to see a glimpse of local daily life. We had good gyoza in one of the restaurants. Things seem to be at a more relaxed pace. A nice contrast to Shinjuku and Shibuya.
Written 20 June 2019
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cgbtruck101
Barrie, Canada826 contributions
Jul 2016 • Couples
Takeshita-dori is famous for its massive crowds, youth culture and high prices. Kokusai-dori is famous for being everything and selling anything Okinawan. Togoshiginza on the other hand, is much more... subdued. But that doesn't mean it isn't worthwhile!
The day was rainy, thus even LESS people were on the street than usual, however it was fairly barren, but all of the shops and restaurants were open. The first thing you'll notice, is that the mascot is prevalent throughout the street (yes, every shopping street/centre in Japan has a mascot) and in every type of shop. The second, is that there are a bunch of really useful shops on this street; my fiancée and I purchased our scale here (works like a charm and is a great scale), as well I found a lovely bottle of Yamazaki 12 for my father, which is apparently rare. The best part though, was going to Jesse's shop.
Jesse McFaddin is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Rize and the lead singer/frontman for the band the Bonez. He has a shop where he makes custom clothing and sells custom clothing under his own brand and label. Here, I purchased a VERY fine quality t-shirt, with the gyakuten Tenseibaka logo on it and since I am a "Rizer," from Canada, I was allowed to go upstairs, to the fan club and see all of Jesse's guitars and clothing from past shows and whatnot. Also got to listen to some unreleased versions of songs, it was a lovely visit. Had my fiancée not wanted to move on, I could have met Jesse too, but we had to wait a while for him to show up.
Togoshiginza is an underrated shopping street and who knows? You might be caught on a TV program's GoPro like we were!
The day was rainy, thus even LESS people were on the street than usual, however it was fairly barren, but all of the shops and restaurants were open. The first thing you'll notice, is that the mascot is prevalent throughout the street (yes, every shopping street/centre in Japan has a mascot) and in every type of shop. The second, is that there are a bunch of really useful shops on this street; my fiancée and I purchased our scale here (works like a charm and is a great scale), as well I found a lovely bottle of Yamazaki 12 for my father, which is apparently rare. The best part though, was going to Jesse's shop.
Jesse McFaddin is the lead singer and guitarist for the band Rize and the lead singer/frontman for the band the Bonez. He has a shop where he makes custom clothing and sells custom clothing under his own brand and label. Here, I purchased a VERY fine quality t-shirt, with the gyakuten Tenseibaka logo on it and since I am a "Rizer," from Canada, I was allowed to go upstairs, to the fan club and see all of Jesse's guitars and clothing from past shows and whatnot. Also got to listen to some unreleased versions of songs, it was a lovely visit. Had my fiancée not wanted to move on, I could have met Jesse too, but we had to wait a while for him to show up.
Togoshiginza is an underrated shopping street and who knows? You might be caught on a TV program's GoPro like we were!
Written 18 February 2017
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J&S_Singapore
Singapore, Singapore5,462 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
The Togoshi Ginza Shopping District is located next to Togoshi-Ginza Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line, or from Togoshi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. At more than a kilometer long, it is one of the longest shopping districts in Shinagawa area (probably Tokyo.?).
We made this a pit short as we travel to Ikegami Honmon-ji (池上本門寺) since it is along the same train line!
This shopping district is filled with its rather unique merchandises like tasty breads, beverages, sauces and many snacks with local twist. We even found a Hoshin coffee/bakery too.! Definitely a good opportunity to see how the locals go for shopping for their everyday life (eg to buy their favoutite groceries from the variety of shops selling fresh vegetables, meat and fishand) also a place for social interaction. One can see the mascot character Togoshi Ginjiro (“Gin-chan” for short), who appears at various district events and is always a favorite for photographers.
Along the stretch there are also few train tracks which cut across the long street, interesting indeed..Togoshi Ginza has a really laid back and simple feel to it, and it is actually not far from downtown Tokyo. You hardly find tourists souvenirs so definitely not a touristy spot, yet.
However I just find the place a little below my expectation probably a lack of buzz compared to other famous shopping streets I had visited in other Japanese cities. Still worth a trip if one is nearby.!
We made this a pit short as we travel to Ikegami Honmon-ji (池上本門寺) since it is along the same train line!
This shopping district is filled with its rather unique merchandises like tasty breads, beverages, sauces and many snacks with local twist. We even found a Hoshin coffee/bakery too.! Definitely a good opportunity to see how the locals go for shopping for their everyday life (eg to buy their favoutite groceries from the variety of shops selling fresh vegetables, meat and fishand) also a place for social interaction. One can see the mascot character Togoshi Ginjiro (“Gin-chan” for short), who appears at various district events and is always a favorite for photographers.
Along the stretch there are also few train tracks which cut across the long street, interesting indeed..Togoshi Ginza has a really laid back and simple feel to it, and it is actually not far from downtown Tokyo. You hardly find tourists souvenirs so definitely not a touristy spot, yet.
However I just find the place a little below my expectation probably a lack of buzz compared to other famous shopping streets I had visited in other Japanese cities. Still worth a trip if one is nearby.!
Written 12 October 2015
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あさみ510
Tokyo, Japan1,228 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
I visited this area because it is one of the three major Ginza areas in Tokyo.
It was a very long shopping street, but many of the stores had their shutters down.
It's a little sad to think that it used to be more lively, but considering that there are fewer and fewer shopping streets these days, I wonder if it's actually quite lively?
It probably depends on the time of day, but there were quite a few cars passing by, making it difficult to walk.
It was a very long shopping street, but many of the stores had their shutters down.
It's a little sad to think that it used to be more lively, but considering that there are fewer and fewer shopping streets these days, I wonder if it's actually quite lively?
It probably depends on the time of day, but there were quite a few cars passing by, making it difficult to walk.
Written 31 December 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
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