Tokyo Kuramae Walking and Shopping Route｜A must-have treasure map for Japanese hipsters📜

#TokyoShoppingGuide Want to experience the slowest side of Tokyo? Follow this Kuramae walking and shopping route, from brunch to cafes, from grocery stores to tool shops, and explore the Japanese lifestyle aesthetics step by step~ 🌿 Route planning: Depart from Asakusa → Kuramae core area → Asakusa Bridge area Total length: about 1.5 kilometers | Recommended time: 4-5 hours (including meals and shopping) 📍 First stop: Breakfast and community atmosphere start 🍞 Parklet（パークレット） • Address: 3-13-11 Shou, Taito District • Opening hours: 8:00-18:00 (Closed on Mondays) • Must-try: Freshly baked bread and sandwich brunch • Highlights: A wood-tone space with a strong sense of community, with long queues during the week. We recommend trying the seasonal flavors! Buy some bread and eat it while walking, and start a leisurely morning~ 📍 Second stop: Designer groceries and dessert therapy 🛍️Syuro（シュロウ） • Address: 1-25-9 Higashi-Asakusa, Taito-ku • Opening hours: 11:00-19:00 • Highlights: The products are mainly simple Japanese designs, ranging from clothing, bags to fragrances. The display is as exquisite as an art exhibition, suitable for leisurely browsing~ 🍩 chigaya Kuramae • Address: 2-16-7 Kuramae, Taito District • Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 (Closed on Tuesdays) • Must-buy: Cute donuts and seasonal fruit bread • Tips: Pack a few for afternoon tea, the takeaway boxes are perfect for taking photos! 📍 Third stop: coffee and ice cream ☕ Bridge COFFEE & ICECREAM • Address: 2-2-1 Asakusa-bashi, Taito-ku • Opening hours: 9:00-19:00 • Highlights: Industrial-style cement walls with neon lights, ice-drip coffee and handmade ice cream are must-try, and it’s super chill to sit and watch the street view~ 📍 The fourth stop: A paradise for Japanese appliance lovers 🏺 Daytime (New and Old Stores) • Address: 2-18-6 Asakusa-bashi, Taito District (old store)/2-18-7 (new store) • Opening hours: 11:00-19:00 • Highlights: ◦ Old shops: filled with antique porcelain and vintage tableware, suitable for finding unique items; ◦ Xindian: often holds joint exhibitions by artists, where you can buy designer appliances or decorations. 🛎️ Easter eggs along the way: • Wumu: A specialty store for chocolate souvenirs. The packaging is simple and Japanese. The strawberry sandwich is recommended. • Nobori: Handmade sundries and daily necessities, perfect for buying souvenirs! 📍 Stop 5: List of treasures to be discovered in the future (next time!) • proto 器とタカラモノ: A selection of Japanese craftsmen's utensils, from kitchen utensils to stationery, all full of texture; • HYST: A clothing selection store that combines vintage and modern styles; • Kappabashi Kitchenware Street: A mecca for kitchenware lovers, with everything from restaurant equipment to household gadgets! 🚶 Walking Tips • Best time: There are fewer people from Wednesday to Friday, so it is more leisurely to go shopping after the stores open (11 o'clock); • Clothing: It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, as some small shops have stairs or narrow passages at the entrance; • Transportation: Walk for 10 minutes from Asakusa Station to Kuramae, and take the subway back from Asakusabashi Station after the tour. Following this route, you can not only feel the nostalgic atmosphere of Tokyo's old streets, but also find a lot of Japanese-style quality goods. Next time you come to Tokyo, you must set aside half a day for Kuramae!