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ZAKURO lamp shop

Located in the nostalgic Yanaka Ginza shopping street, ZAKURO lamp shop was opened in 2015 by Ali-san, the beloved owner of the nearby restaurant Zakuro. Fascinated by Turkish mosaic lamps, Ali-san wanted to introduce their beauty to Japan. The shop, filled with exotic charm, offers a dazzling array of colorful lamps handpicked by Ali-san himself.

Ueno, Nippori
Miscellaneous Goods

15 Sep 2026 See More

ZAKURO LAMP HOUSE is located around Yanaka Ginza and specializes in Turkish-style mosaic lamps. The shop is filled with colorful Turkish lamps in all kinds of shapes, and the multicolored glass looks beautiful when illuminated, making it feel like you've stepped onto a street corner in another country. In addition to admiring and purchasing the various lamps, you can also take part in a Turkish mosaic lamp workshop, where you can personally select the glass and beads to design your own lamp~ It's a distinctive place that's worth stopping by after exploring Yanaka Ginza.

Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street & TOGOSHIGINZA Information Center

Stretching approximately 1.3km east to west from Tokyu Ikegami Line's Togoshi Ginza Station, this shopping district boasts around 400 establishments ranging from fresh produce stores to cafes, bakeries, and bathhouses.

Shinagawa, Gotanda
Shopping Streets

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Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street is about 1.3 kilometers long and lined with many prepared-food shops, dessert shops, izakayas, and stores selling everyday goods. It isn't as commercialized as a tourist area, so you can see many local residents doing their everyday shopping. There are plenty of casual food options, including fried foods, croquettes, and oden. The shopping street has a lively and friendly atmosphere. It's very relaxing to buy a few snacks you like and enjoy them as you stroll around.

Aso Confectionery Tanoya

Located in the Monzenmachi shopping street near Aso Shrine, this patisserie is run by the third-generation patissier and owner, Masafumi Tano. The shop’s specialty is the "Tanoshu," crafted with Tano's dedication to fresh cream. The choux pastry, topped with roasted almonds, is filled with custard cream made with pure fresh cream that flows out deliciously. Despite using a rich cream with 48% milk fat, Tano’s exceptional skills ensure the taste remains light and delightful.

Kumamoto
Sweets Shop & Desserts Shop

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If you're visiting Aso Shrine, you can stop by for a cream puff. It's reasonably priced, with a slightly crisp, fragrant shell filled with smooth custard cream. The sweetness is mild, and the rich milky flavor doesn't feel heavy. One is just right for a quick energy boost.

Amu Plaza Nagasaki

Adjacent to JR Nagasaki Station, this shopping center unites a wide array of shops including fashion and general merchandise, a cinema complex, and restaurants. With the opening of the "Nagasaki Kaido Kamome Market" directly connected to JR Nagasaki Station in March 2022, the complex now hosts about 200 stores combined, allowing for a leisurely day of shopping and dining.

Nagasaki
Commercial Buildings

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Amu Plaza Nagasaki is located next to Nagasaki Station and is a shopping complex offering shopping, dining, and leisure activities. Inside, you'll find clothing stores, household goods, souvenirs, and a variety of restaurants. Its convenient location makes it easy to access by streetcar or from the station. In addition to shopping, you can also enjoy Nagasaki specialties, making it a good place to take a break, have a meal, and buy souvenirs during your trip.

BonPatty Nagasaki Station

Located within the souvenir zone of Nagasaki Kaido Kamome Market, BonPatty Nagasaki Station is a charming shop directly connected to JR Nagasaki Station. It specializes in traditional Nagasaki confections and is one of five directly managed stores operated by Obama Shokuryo Co., a long-established sweets maker based in Nagasaki Prefecture.

Nagasaki
Sweets Shop & Desserts Shop

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Don't worry if you haven't finished buying souvenirs yet! BonPatty is inside Nagasaki Station and has a huge selection. You can find popular treats like Nagasaki castella, kakuni buns, loquat sweets, and Kujukushima rice crackers. Stop by before catching your train and make this the final souvenir-shopping stop of your trip. You can easily pick up everything you still need and head home with your bags full〜

TORAYA GINZA

Founded in the early 16th century in Kyoto, "Toraya" is a long-established confectionery renowned for its yokan and other traditional Japanese sweets. In April 2024, the Ginza store reborn as “TORAYA GINZA", introduces a modern twist, inviting people of all ages, both in Japan and worldwide, to experience the unique appeal of wagashi and the Toraya legacy.

Ginza, Yurakucho
Cafés

14 Sep 2026 See More

Toraya is famous for its yokan. I always thought yokan was rather sweet and came in fairly large portions, so I never particularly wanted to buy any to take home. But Toraya's yokan really changed my mind! The portions are small and refined, and each box contains many different flavors, so you can try several at once without getting tired of them as easily. It's perfect for sharing with a few friends, cutting it into small pieces, and enjoying it slowly. It goes especially well with Japanese green tea, whose aroma helps balance the sweetness of the yokan and makes it even easier to enjoy. I'd like to try some of their other sweets next time!

Butter Butler TOKYO GIFT PALETTE

Butter Butler is a sweets brand built around the idea of butter as the star ingredient, made with carefully selected butter sourced from around the world. In addition to signature favorites such as Butter Financier and Butter Galette, the most popular item is Butter Millefeuille, sold exclusively at the Tokyo Gift Palette store.

Tokyo Station, Nihonbashi, Marunouchi
Sweets Shop & Desserts Shop

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I saw Butter Butler at Tokyo Station First Avenue. Its products highlight the rich aroma of butter, and the buttery flavor really does stand out, with a very rich taste and texture. For me, though, it was a little too oily and noticeably sweet and heavy. A small piece is just right, and it would be better paired with tea or coffee.

Hyogetsudo “Tako Pâtissier”

A novel sweet created by long-established confectionery maker Hyogetsudo, combining takoyaki with Western-style pastry. A pastry chef transformed takoyaki, a traditional Osaka favorite, into an authentic baked confection. Its surprising flavor quickly made it a popular Osaka specialty. The distinctive takoyaki flavors of sauce, aonori seaweed, and bonito flakes are layered with the sweetness of walnuts and caramelization to create something entirely new.

Osaka
Snacks

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I unexpectedly came across this “Tako Pâtissier” while browsing the airport shops. At first glance, it seemed a little unusual, and I really hadn’t seen anything like it before〜 I bought one out of curiosity, and it turned out to be surprisingly good! The savory takoyaki flavor pairs with the crisp, slightly sweet puff pastry, creating an interesting mix of sweet and savory flavors and textures. It was a nice little surprise I happened upon during my trip.

The National Museum of Western Art

The museum is located in the lush Ueno Park and, as its name suggests, specializes in Western art. The museum is based on "the Matsukata Collection," which was donated and returned by the French government. The French art collection includes paintings by Impressionists such as Renoir, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso and sculptures by Rodin.

Ueno, Nippori
Museums

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If you like the history of Western art, the National Museum of Western Art is worth a visit. Its collection focuses on European paintings and sculptures, with works ranging from the Middle Ages to the modern era, including pieces by famous artists such as Monet and Renoir. The building itself is also worth seeing. It was designed by French architect Le Corbusier and is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site “The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier.”

Taito Ward Sumida Park

This park in Taito Ward extends along the western bank of the Sumida River. On the other hand, the park that extends along the eastern bank is the Sumida Ward Sumida Park. In this park, which boasts a site of over 10 hectares, many cherry trees are planted centered around the "Sakura Square".

Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree
Parks & Gardens

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Sumida Park stretches along the riverbank and is a great place for a walk and views of Tokyo’s riverside scenery. As you walk along the river and look across the Sumida River, you can see the eye-catching Super Dry Hall (Asahi Beer Hall) on the opposite bank. Its golden flame-shaped roof is quite distinctive. Tokyo Skytree also rises nearby, with the riverbank, landmarks, and cityscape coming together to create a view around Asakusa that is well worth photographing.