【東京観光】東京で地下鉄に乗って食べ歩き！東京の下町商店街を巡る旅〜1日乗車券で観光〜
Good morning. This time, I’m going on a food tour of Tokyo using a one-day subway pass. I’ll be focusing on downtown shopping districts. This is a pretty ambitious schedule. Let’s get started. Since I can’t take the subway from here, I’ll have to travel a little. I’ll go underground from the Imperial Palace and walk through the underground passage for about 10 minutes to reach the Toei Subway ticket counter. There are actually many convenient one-day passes for touring Tokyo. This time, I’m simply looking for a ticket that only covers the subway. Please note that there are also passes that can be used on private railways or from Haneda and Narita airports. Since I’m planning to use the Asakusa Line and Mita Line, I’ll buy one that also covers the Toei Subway. Now, let’s actually buy it. This time, I’ll buy a ticket that can be used on both the Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro. Before doing my research, I thought all of Tokyo’s subways were Tokyo Metro. It turns out they’re separate companies. I learned something new. After a bit of effort, I finally managed to purchase my ticket. Now, let’s go through the ticket gates and get started. My first food tour is at Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street. Our first stop is the Toei Mita Line. The Toei Mita Line is coming in. Let’s begin our subway food adventure! Our first destination requires a transfer, so let’s get started. From the Toei Mita Line, we transfer to the Toei Asakusa Line. While the train is the Keikyu Line, there’s a direct connection to the Toei Asakusa Line from Kanagawa Prefecture. After about 30 minutes from Otemachi, we finally arrive at Togoshi Station. Togoshi Station is conveniently connected almost directly to the shopping district. This was especially helpful on a hot day, as the photo was taken. It’s really only about a two-minute walk from the station. We’ve arrived at Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street. Let’s head straight to one of the shops. As you’d expect from Tokyo, every shop is full of exciting treats. This shopping street feels more like everyday life than a tourist spot. Our first stop is “Kome Tamashii.” As the name suggests, this shop uses rice flour. And what’s more, it’s baked with 100% carefully selected domestic rice flour. The owner’s dedication is evident. Of course! Even though it’s bread, they apparently don’t use any wheat or wheat gluten. And what I chose… luckily, they had some freshly baked bread, so I bought it. “Oyaki,” “Kakuni,” and “Rice Flour Bread” – this is sure to be delicious!! Let’s take a look inside. The simmered pork belly is bigger than I expected. Well then! Let’s eat. The dough is chewy, and the simmered pork belly is big and delicious. As you’d expect from a rice flour bread specialty store. They also know how to enjoy rice flour bread deliciously. It was incredibly delicious. Next, let’s go to a delicious sweet potato shop. I was looking forward to “Unaimo STORE” in Togoshi Ginza Shopping Arcade. I came here to try something that’s only sold at seven stores nationwide. This is it! It’s irresistible! This soft serve boasts a baked sweet potato paste made from “unaimo,” which has a sugar content of over 40 degrees. Apparently, it ‘s called “unaimo” because it’s grown in Lake Hamana, a famous eel-producing area, and the part that would otherwise be thrown away is reused as fertilizer. What a wonderful attempt! I don’t know much about the technical details, but these potatoes look delicious. Let’s eat! This is delicious! The sweet potato itself has a refined sweetness, making it a delicious ingredient! The rich sweetness of the sweet potato pairs perfectly with the cold soft serve ice cream. I’d love to come back to Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street just to try this. The soft serve ice cream and the natural sweetness of the sweet potato were a perfect match. There are plenty of other tempting treats. Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street has a lovely, downtown Tokyo feel. I also recommend it for food hopping. I’m back at Togoshi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. Next, I’ll stop off at a charming spot on the way to Asakusa. Now, I’m off to my next destination. Even though it’s the Toei Asakusa Line, I don’t see any Toei Asakusa Line trains… and once again…I’ll have to change trains. I’m glad I was able to change trains on the same platform. Next, I’ll stop off at Ningyocho. I’ll explore Ningyocho, home to Suitengu Shrine, famous for safe childbirth. This station is also full of things to see. Let’s go see the famous “Mechanical Clock.” This is a mechanical clock. It might start working in a few minutes! I returned just before 1:00 PM! The mechanical clock was already working! This clock moves every hour and explains the origins of Ningyocho. It’s popular with foreigners, so depending on the time, it might be crowded. Next up is a shop I’ve been wanting to visit when I go to Ningyocho. Speaking of Ningyocho, it’s ningyoyaki (doll-shaped cakes). Surprise! “Shigemori’s Ningyoyaki” is a long-established shop that has been in business for over 100 years. I bought five ningyoyaki! They might get in the way in front of the busy store, so I’ll open them after I get home. They’re a little heavier than they look. So, I’ll split them in two. This! It’s mostly bean paste. And they’re beautifully smooth. Let’s eat! The moist, gentle sweetness and thin skin are amazing. If I received these as a souvenir, I’d eat them all by myself. Five wasn’t enough. Suitengu Shrine is also a wonderful shrine, so please check it out! It was a wonderful town, giving me a taste of Tokyo’s downtown area, which dates back to the Edo period. Now, it’s time for the long-awaited Asakusa. I often stop by Asakusa when I visit Tokyo. It ‘s so much fun with all kinds of shops. I’m really looking forward to it this time! In the end, I got off at Asakusa Station without being able to board the Toei Asakusa Line train. I headed to Exit A4 from the Kaminarimon ticket gate. Since most people are heading for Kaminarimon, there was a steady stream of people. I was getting excited. So, let’s get started! We arrived in Asakusa! This is the Kaminarimon Gate at Sensoji Temple. Even on a weekday, there are an incredible number of tourists. On this day, it seemed like about 30% were Japanese, with the rest being foreigners. It’s easy to understand, considering the excellent access from Haneda and Narita airports. The first shop I visited after passing through Kaminarimon was Asakusa Kibidango Azuma. Five kibi dango (kibi dango) for 400 yen are perfect for snacking on the go. They usually sprinkle kinako (roasted soybean flour) on the cakes in front of the store after an order is placed. They are made quickly and efficiently. I bought some. They’re small, but packed with kinako. There are five of them, so I’m sure I’ll be very satisfied. Let’s eat! They have a simple, yet comforting taste. I was looking forward to the next shop because they are so particular about their strawberries. Next up was Asakusa Ichigoza. They have many products made with their carefully selected strawberries. They even sell strawberry beer. They also have many other products made with strawberries. I bought some! These are strawberry daifuku, which let you taste the strawberries directly. I wanted to enjoy Asakusa Ichigoza’s strawberries as much as possible in their natural state. The shape and color of the strawberries are so beautiful. Well then! Let’s eat! The strawberries are so big and juicy. The bean paste is also delicious, with a subtle sweetness that brings out the sweetness of the strawberries! It’s a shame to waste them… but I only had one bite. The strawberries were delicious! Sensoji Temple is packed with people as always. It ‘s incredibly popular with both Japanese and foreign visitors. It’s estimated that over 30 million people visit annually. Our next stop is a long-established shop founded in Asakusa in 1902. This is Funawa, located on Nakamise Street. Funawa offers sweet treats for you to eat on the go. Since eating on the go is prohibited on Nakamise Street, we ate inside the shop. And then, something unexpected happened… the item I fell in love with and bought at first sight… is no longer available at this store. It ‘s now only available in the cafe area of Funawa’s main Asakusa store. And it only works if you order it with a drink. It was only available for a limited time, so it’s understandable… but … a bit disappointing… As always, let me give you a quick review. Funawa’s baked sweet potato yokan is delicious! It’s best to sit down and enjoy Funawa’s sweet potato yokan. I returned another day. It’s so delicious, I’ll introduce the products they sell. This was also delicious, so please give it a try! Let me introduce it to you! This dorayaki is topped with three layers of “Funawa” sweet potato paste. The sweet potato paste and butter are an absolutely delicious combination. The natural sweetness of the sweet potato paste and the salty taste of the butter are amazing. I feel like I have one more reason to enjoy visiting Asakusa. I return to Asakusa Station, but this time I’ll take the Ginza Line. This time, I’ll take the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. Next, I’ll move on to Ueno Station. Please note that even though it’s the same Asakusa Station, the Ginza Line ticket gates are different. Asakusa is the first station on the Ginza Line, so I happened to be there. The Ginza Line is a subway that connects Asakusa to Shibuya. This time, I’ll get off at Ueno. Ueno Station on the Ginza Line is very stylish and retro. The yellow Ginza Line trains really stand out. First, I head to Ameyoko from Ueno Station. I’m pretty full, so I’ll limit my food walking. There are so many different restaurants, and I usually try a variety of food, but… I ate too much in Asakusa. So I’ll narrow it down to the restaurants I really wanted to visit! I went to a shop rumored to serve unique matcha soft serve ice cream. It’s “Cha no Kiminoen.” While they primarily sell delicious Japanese tea, they also have the much-talked-about matcha soft serve ice cream. I bought some. It’s a rich, rich matcha soft serve ice cream made with plenty of Uji matcha. I wanted to experience the authentic flavors of a specialty shop. Let’s eat! What?! It’s overwhelmingly rich! I’d heard it was a popular shop, but the matcha was even stronger than I expected. It really is what you’d expect from a long-established shop that’s been around since 1918. This was my second mistake. I also came to a shop that’s rumored to be one of Japan’s top three dorayaki (sweet bean pancakes), but it was closed on this Wednesday. I decided to pull myself together and move on to the next shop. While the dorayaki were disappointing, I did find a really cute karinto (sweet bean paste pastry). The colorful kimono designs were gorgeous and adorable. In addition to karinto, they also offer fried rice crackers, perfect for small gifts. They also sell them online, so I’ve become a regular customer. Check this out! This is the first time I’ve seen such a cutely designed karinto. Even the back is meticulously crafted! It’s designed after a kimono sash. I was quite impressed. After researching, I found out this shop is beloved by celebrities and people all over the country. It makes sense. The size is perfect for easy eating, and it’s beautifully presented. Let’s eat! The outside is crispy, and the elegant sweetness spreads throughout the mouth. It was the first time I’d ever tasted such delicious karinto. Now, let’s head to our final destination. We depart from Yushima Station. I’m looking forward to the next stop, which is apparently a shop with a great atmosphere. The last subway stop is the Chiyoda Line. The Chiyoda Line runs from Yoyogi to Kita-Senju. This line also serves the National Diet Building and other attractions. My destination is Sendagi. I’d heard it had a downtown shopping arcade, so I was looking forward to it. The Chiyoda Line is so cool. Here we are at Yanaka Ginza Shopping Arcade. I’d heard it retained a strong downtown shopping arcade vibe, so I was excited. Let’s take a quick stroll. It feels like a slice of time, and it’s lovely. Let’s begin our food tour. The first shop we visited was “Kyushudo.” This shop promotes the charms of Kyushu. Apparently , the owner is originally from Oita. I was curious about “Kagoshima’s specialty, satsumaage” (satsumaage) . I bought some. They’re so cute. I later found out that there are “seven wooden cat carvings” hidden in Yanaka Ginza Shopping Arcade. “Seven Lucky Cats”… I should have looked for them . Enjoy ! As expected, authentic satsumaage is rich and delicious. It ‘s not just cute, after all. Next, we visited Manten Donuts. What do you think of their baked donuts? In addition to chocolate chip, they also have other flavors like “maple” and “matcha.” They also have a cafe space, so they have a wide variety of menu items other than donuts. I’m curious about their donuts, which are baked without deep frying. Let’s eat! I see! Because they’re not deep fried, they have a moist and gentle flavor. Simply delicious! And finally, the last dish of this trip. I’d like to end with some delicious-looking gelato. I had matcha and chocolate chip today, so I chose haskap. It’s a beautiful color and looks delicious. Let’s eat. The smoothness of the gelato and the acidity of the haskap go together well. I chose it simply because it was a refreshing purple and looked delicious, but it was delicious and carefully made. I enjoyed going around the various shopping districts on this unlimited ride trip. Every shop had its own special something and was a wonderful shop. It was a trip full of shops I would like to visit again.
今回の動画は1日乗車券を使って東京の下町商店街を巡り食べ歩きです。
東京メトロと都営地下鉄の路線を乗り継いで、ディープな商店街を巡る食べ歩きツアーを決行しました！
訪れたのは、レトロな雰囲気の谷中商店街、活気あふれる戸越銀座商店街など東京を駆け巡りました。
週末のお出かけや、安くて美味しいものを探している方は必見です！
ぜひ、動画を参考に東京の下町散策を楽しんでみてくださいね。
今回は、以下のスポットで食べ歩きを楽しみました！
〜戸越銀座商店街〜
・グルテンフリー田んぼのパン工房 米魂
・うなぎいもストアinTOKYO
〜人形町〜
・重盛の人形焼き
〜浅草〜
・浅草苺座
・舟和
・浅草きび団子あずま
〜アメ横・湯島〜
・茶の君野園 東京
・かりんとう ゆしま花月
〜谷中銀座商店街〜
・やなかなかカフェスタンド 谷中銀座
・谷中満天ドーナツ 谷中本店
・九州堂
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