Budget Food Paradise! Tokyo’s Longest Shopping Street ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’
With a total length of 1.3 kilometers and approximately 400 shops, Tokyo’s longest shopping street, ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’, offers not only shopping pleasure but also the opportunity to taste classic B-grade food at affordable prices! Let’s take a copper plate food tour with us!
The origin of ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’’s name:Ginza in Tokyo is a symbol of high-end shopping districts, so there are more than 300 shopping streets named ‘○○Ginza’ throughout Japan. ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’ is the originator of all shopping streets.
▋How to get to ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’ shop street?
Located in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’ shop streetThe transportation is very convenient, you can take the Tokyo Metro Asakusa Line to ‘Totsuka Station’ or the East Japan Railway Line to ‘Totsuka Ginza Station’ to arrive.The Tokyo Metropolitan Subway One Day Pass and East Japan One Day Open Ticket can be used to explore surrounding tourist attractions, saving you a lot of transportation costs!If you take the East Japan Railway Line to ‘Totsuka Ginza Station’, you can see the station built with wood from Tokyo’s Tama Prefecture, which was completed in December 12, 2016, like a museum. The elegant and stylish appearance of the wooden station becomes the most beautiful scenery in the street.The hundred-year-old shrine ‘Kojiyasu Hatayama Shrine’ that protects the shop street
The hundred-year-old shrine that protects the shop street
▋‘Kojiyasu Hatayama Shrine’
Founded in the 6th year of the Great Enryo era (1526), and the shrine hall was rebuilt in the 2nd year of the Ansei era (1855) and has remained until now. The stone lions () in the shrine are registered as the oldest tangible cultural property in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo.Japanese Cultural Property Japanese Cultural Property Assets, also known as ‘Japanese Cultural Heritage’, refers to items recognized as Japanese Cultural Property Assets according to the Japanese ‘Cultural Property Protection Act’, including tangible, intangible, and natural assets with archaeological value.
Shrine approachKaguro-dono
The quiet atmosphere can be enjoyed through the approach, separated from the hustle and bustle of the shop street. You can enter the quiet shrine grounds through the approach, and then the dignified and simple wooden shrine hall comes into view. The detailed and exquisite carving techniques can be seen through the craftsmanship of the craftsmen.
‘Kojiyasu Hatayama Shrine’
It is said that praying for ‘thriving business’ is very effective, and it is the center of faith for local residents.Togoshi Ginza Mascot - ‘Togoshi Ginjiro’ The mascot is everywhere in the shop street, nicknamed ‘Gin-chan’
A yellow cat that has been active in various events in the shop street since its birth in 2004, and has become a promotional ambassador for the shops, injecting vitality and friendliness into the shop street.A lively and vibrant shop street that allows you to savor the historical traces and warm feelings. The simple yet touching beauty of ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’ shop street is a must-visit spot when you come to Tokyo!Daily necessities, food specialty shopsMetalware shops (Nagoya-gumi)
▋The shop street has many shops selling daily necessities and groceries. They have been standing in the shop street for a long time, retaining familiar and warm flavors.
Second-hand goods ZackPhoto printing, miscellaneous goodsMany shops in the shop street sell used goods, carefully cleaning and organizing the items, giving these used goods a new life. Take your time to browse through the shops and enjoy the fun of finding treasures from nostalgic and new items! HofugikuStinky tofu (Yakizakana)
▋‘Hofugiku’
Using Japanese domestic organic ingredients, hand-crafted, without adding preservatives or chemical seasonings.
‘Hofugiku’
It is said that praying for “business prosperity” is very effective, and it is the center of faith for local residents.
Hofugiku Address:
2-6-23 Totsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
Transportation method:
Walk 10 minutes from ‘Totsuka Station’
▋Popular mascot ‘Togoshi Ginjiro’
The mascot is everywhere in the shop street, nicknamed ‘Gin-chan’
A yellow cat that has been active in various events in the shop street since its birth in 2004, and has become a promotional ambassador for the shops, injecting vitality and friendliness into the shop street.A lively and vibrant shop street that allows you to savor the historical traces and warm feelings. The simple yet touching beauty of ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’ shop street is a must-visit spot when you come to Tokyo!Daily necessities, food specialty shops
Metalware shops (Nagoya-gumi)The shop street has many shops selling daily necessities and groceries. They have been standing in the shop street for a long time, retaining familiar and warm flavors.Second-hand goods ZackPhoto printing, miscellaneous goodsMany shops in the shop street sell used goods, carefully cleaning and organizing the items, giving these used goods a new life. Take your time to browse through the shops and enjoy the fun of finding treasures from nostalgic and new items!Hofugiku
▋Stinky tofu (Yakizakana)
‘Hofugiku’
Using Japanese domestic organic ingredients, hand-crafted, without adding preservatives or chemical seasonings.
Hofugiku Address:2-6-8 Totsuka, Kanagawa PrefectureBusiness hours:10:0020:00 (Tuesday Closed)Transportation method:Walk 5 minutes from ‘Totsuka Station’
▋Popular mascot ‘Togoshi Ginjiro’
The mascot is everywhere in the shop street, nicknamed ‘Gin-chan’
A yellow cat that has been active in various events in the shop street since its birth in 2004, and has become a promotional ambassador for the shops, injecting vitality and friendliness into the shop street.A lively and vibrant shop street that allows you to savor the historical traces and warm feelings. The simple yet touching beauty of ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’ shop street is a must-visit spot when you come to Tokyo!Daily necessities, food specialty shops
Metalware shops (Nagoya-gumi)The shop street has many shops selling daily necessities and groceries. They have been standing in the shop street for a long time, retaining familiar and warm flavors.Second-hand goods ZackPhoto printing, miscellaneous goodsMany shops in the shop street sell used goods, carefully cleaning and organizing the items, giving these used goods a new life. Take your time to browse through the shops and enjoy the fun of finding treasures from nostalgic and new items!Hofugiku
▋Stinky tofu (Yakizakana)
‘Hofugiku’
Using Japanese domestic organic ingredients, hand-crafted, without adding preservatives or chemical seasonings.Hofugiku Address:2-7-5 Totsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
Business hours:11:0020:00Transportation method:Walk 10 minutes from ‘Totsuka Station’Popular mascot ‘Togoshi Ginjiro’The mascot is everywhere in the shop street, nicknamed ‘Gin-chan’
▋A yellow cat that has been active in various events in the shop street since its birth in 2004, and has become a promotional ambassador for the shops, injecting vitality and friendliness into the shop street.
A lively and vibrant shop street that allows you to savor the historical traces and warm feelings. The simple yet touching beauty of ‘Kojiyasu Ginza’ shop street is a must-visit spot when you come to Tokyo!
Daily necessities, food specialty shops
Metalware shops (Nagoya-gumi)The shop street has many shops selling daily necessities and groceries. They have been standing in the shop street for a long time, retaining familiar and warm flavors.Second-hand goods Zack
Photo printing, miscellaneous goodsMany shops in the shop street sell used goods, carefully cleaning and organizing the items, giving these used goods a new life. Take your time to browse through the shops and enjoy the fun of finding treasures from nostalgic and new items!HofugikuStinky tofu (Yakizakana)‘Hofugiku’Using Japanese domestic organic ingredients, hand-crafted, without adding preservatives or chemical seasonings.
▋Hofugiku Address:
1-7 Totsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture
Business hours:
10:0019:00Transportation method:Walk 5 minutes from ‘Totsuka Station’Popular mascot ‘Togoshi Ginjiro’The mascot is everywhere in the shop street, nicknamed ‘Gin-chan’A yellow cat that has been active in various events in the shop street since its birth in 2004, and has become a promotional ambassador for the shops, injecting vitality and friendliness into the shop street.
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