Ueno Ameyoko
Ueno Ameyoko (Taito, Tokyo) is a Bar district. A market district of about 400 shops along the JR viaduct between Ueno and Okachimachi, rooted in a postwar black market.
Ueno Ameya Yokocho (Taito, Tokyo)
Photo: AugustGresh / CC BY-SA 4.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedBasics
- Location
- Taito, Tokyo
- Type
- Bar district
- Address
- 東京都台東区上野6丁目
Good to know before you go
- Mostly food, clothing and goods shops with eateries mixed in; extremely crowded at year-end.
The position is approximate.
Breweries and distilleries nearby
Photos
Ueno Ameya Yokocho (Taito, Tokyo)
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Ueno Ameya Yokocho (Taito, Tokyo)
Photo: Kamasakizaki / CC BY-SA 3.0 ・ Photo source ・ Resized and croppedFrequently asked questions
What is Ueno Ameyoko?
Ueno Ameyoko (Taito, Tokyo) is a Bar district. A market district of about 400 shops along the JR viaduct between Ueno and Okachimachi, rooted in a postwar black market.
Where is Ueno Ameyoko?
It is in Taito, Tokyo. The address is 東京都台東区上野6丁目.
What should I know before visiting Ueno Ameyoko?
Mostly food, clothing and goods shops with eateries mixed in; extremely crowded at year-end.
Are there breweries or distilleries to visit near Ueno Ameyoko?
Within about 30 km: Shinobazu Brewery Hitsujiaisu (about 1 km), Tokyo Butchers with OKACHI Beer Lab (about 1 km), THIS BREWING (about 1 km), Asakusa Beer Kobo (about 1 km), BUZZED LAMB BREWERY (about 2 km).
What should I keep in mind before drinking?
The legal drinking age in Japan is 20. Do not drink if you are driving. Many small bars charge a seat fee (otoshi or charge) or take cash only, so check the menu or the sign at the door before you go in.
Information sources
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Checked 2026-10-27
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