Kankoku Hiroba

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Kankoku Hiroba

The largest Korean grocery store in Japan.

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This Korean grocery store is located in Shin-Okubo Korean Town, where many Korean restaurants line the streets.
Boasting a total floor space of more than 150 tsubo (approx. 495m2), it is one of the largest Korean grocery stores in Japan.
In addition to fresh vegetables and meats, the store stocks a wide variety of ingredients essential to Korean cuisine, such as Korean pumpkin, Perilla leaves, and red chili peppers.
Homemade products are also popular, such as gejang (raw blue crab cured in salt and marinated in sauce.) and crispy oi kimchi made with fresh cucumbers.
The traditional Korean cooking method makes it easy to enjoy the authentic taste of Korea.

In addition to gochujang, a standard Korean seasoning made mainly from red chili peppers with malted rice and other ingredients, there is also a wide variety of seasonings such as samjang, a slightly sweet combined soybean paste essential for dipping sauce for samgyeopsal, and beef broth that is the key to the taste of Korean soup.
Most of the ingredients and seasonings are imported directly from Korea. Korean soju, soft drinks, corn tea, jujube tea, and many other traditional teas that have been popular in Korea for centuries are also available.
In addition to Korean foodstuffs, there is also a wide selection of Korean tableware and household goods.

Highlights

  • The store offers a wide variety of Korean foodstuffs and processed foods imported directly from Korea.
  • The store boasts one of the largest sales floors in Japan for a Korean grocery store, with a total sales floor area of 150 tsubo (approx. 495m2)
  • Home-made products such as kimchi pickled using traditional Korean methods and Korean side dishes are also popular.
  • Located in Shin-Okubo's Korean Town, you can enjoy a travel-like atmosphere.

Photos

  • Located in Shin-Okubo Korean Town crowded with many tourists

    Located in Shin-Okubo Korean Town crowded with many tourists

  • The store is filled with Korean ingredients and items from Korea

    The store is filled with Korean ingredients and items from Korea

  • Rare seasonings and traditional teas that are rarely seen in Japan

    Rare seasonings and traditional teas that are rarely seen in Japan

  • A wide variety of frozen foods are available and can be easily cooked at home

    A wide variety of frozen foods are available and can be easily cooked at home

  • Many Korean alcoholic beverages such as Chamisul (Jinro) and Makgeolli

    Many Korean alcoholic beverages such as Chamisul (Jinro) and Makgeolli

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)

A

Japanese and Korean language support only.

Q

Are tax refunds available?

A

Tax refund service not available.

Q

Is gift wrapping available?

A

Yes.

Q

Do you have an oversea-shipping service?

A

International shipping is not available.

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Details

Name in Japanese
韓国広場
Postal Code
160-0021
Address
2-31-11 Kabuki-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Telephone
03-3232-9330
Closed
Open every day
Business Hours
8:00am - 10:45pm
Directions
Approx. a 4-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and Toei Oedo Line
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)