Ario Kameari, a Hypermarket with Excellent Access from Tokyo’s Popular Tourist Spots

Ario Kameari, a Hypermarket with Excellent Access from Tokyo’s Popular Tourist Spots

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Written by GOOD LUCK TRIP

Around Taishakuten in the Shibamata area of Tokyo’s Katsushika Ward, old-fashioned shopping streets retain the flavor of a traditional working-class neighborhood. Used as a setting in famous films, this area is a popular tourist spot.

Tokyo’s Shibamata, filled with a friendly, old-fashioned ambience
Tokyo’s Shibamata, filled with a friendly, old-fashioned ambience

In Kameari, an area very close to Shibamata, there is a giant shopping center called “Ario Kameari”. Enjoy a whole day of shopping, savoring gourmet food, and watching a variety of events held here.

On weekends, a shuttle bus from the neighborhood of Asakusa, where Kaminarimon is located, serves Kameari Station. By going a little bit further, you can drop into Asakusa for some sightseeing.

The South Exit of Kameari Station
The South Exit of Kameari Station

What is Hypermarket Ario Kameari?

Ario Kameari boasts over 120 specialty shops, the MOVIX Kameari cinema complex, and a game park of the popular anime “KochiKame”. Within this huge shopping mall, a whole day can be spent shopping, eating and enjoying all kinds of services and events.

Inside this mall is Ito-Yokado, familiar to Japanese as a full-service supermarket established in 1920. Featuring everything from food, clothing, cosmetics and medications to only-in-Japan items, as well as local specialties, Ito-Yokado has everything you need for souvenirs. Duty exemptions are also available.

The Exterior of Ario Kameari
The Exterior of Ario Kameari

Be Sure to Visit these Shops at Ario Kameari!

UNIQLO

This chain store is well known as Japan’s casual “fast fashion” brand. It’s also attractive for the reasonable prices.

UNIQLO
UNIQLO

Akachan Honpo

This store features maternity, baby and kid’s items. A wide selection of convenient goods and consumable everyday necessities line the shelves.

Akachan Honpo
Akachan Honpo

LOFT

In addition to diverse stationery and popular character goods, this lifestyle variety goods store carries fashionable interior items.

LOFT
LOFT

KochiKame Game Park

Along with limited original goods sold at this shop, there are many events that can only be enjoyed here!

*What’s “KochiKame?”

Created by Osamu Akimoto, this was a popular manga series that ran from 1976 to 2016. Its proper name is, Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo, which can be roughly translated as, “Here is the Police Box in front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward.”

KochiKame Game Park
KochiKame Game Park

Recommended Items at Ito-Yokado Kameari

Side Dishes and Sweets

A wide variety of bento boxes, as well as tempura and fried chicken, complete this food selection, appealing to young and old, men and women alike. Another attraction is their large number of limited items. There is an eat-in corner where you can enjoy what you have just bought.

Sushi and Yakitori to Enjoy in the Eat-in Corner
Sushi and Yakitori to Enjoy in the Eat-in Corner

Cosmetics

The shelves are lined with a wide selection of popular cosmetic brands. What’s more, there are many original items produced by Ito-Yokado’s Seven & i Group. For example, a facial washing cream has been developed by the Seven & i Group in collaboration with Kose, a popular cosmetic brand.

Made with Kose’s Sekkisui lotion, this reasonably-priced product is highly praised for how it feels on the skin!

The Original Sekkisui White Washing Cream
The Original Sekkisui White Washing Cream

Travel Items

Including suitcases and thermoses, a wide selection of must-have travel goods stock the shelves. Ito-Yokado’s limited thermos is one of their recommended items.

Convenient for Travel, Suitcases are Available Here
Convenient for Travel, Suitcases are Available Here

Toys

Many toys aimed at boys and girls are gathered in this department. The wide selection ranges from the latest and most popular toys to wooden and educational toys as well as toy figures and food.
There is also a full lineup of Tomika and Play Rail items here!

The Toy Corner, Popular with Kids
The Toy Corner, Popular with Kids

Money-Saving Coupons to Use at Ito-Yokado

Here are details about the benefits and how to access the privileges!