【東京観光】下町商店街を4ヶ所も巡って食べ歩き！東京で地下鉄に乗って行く食べ歩きグルメ〜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 area and arrive at the Toei Subway ticket counter in about 10 minutes . 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 tickets 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. “What!” or rather “of course!”, even though it’s bread, they apparently don’t use any “wheat” or “wheat gluten”. And what I chose… I was lucky enough to find some freshly baked bread, so I bought it. “Oyaki”, “braised pork” and “rice flour bread” – this is sure to be delicious!! I was curious to see what was inside. The braised pork is bigger than I expected. Well then! Let’s eat. The dough is chewy and the braised pork is big and delicious. As you would 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 visiting “Unaimo STORE” in Togoshi Ginza Shopping Arcade. I came to try something that is only sold in seven stores nationwide. This is it! It’s irresistible! This soft serve boasts baked sweet potato paste made from “unaimo”, which has a sugar content of over 40%. Apparently, the name “unaimo” comes from the fact that eels from Lake Hamana, a famous eel-producing area, are recycled as fertilizer, instead of being discarded. What a wonderful initiative! I don’t know much about the technical details, but these potatoes look delicious. Let’s eat! This is delicious! The potato itself has a refined sweetness and is delicious! The rich sweetness of the 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 potato were a perfect match. There are plenty of other tempting treats, too. Togoshi Ginza Shopping Street was a wonderful place, with a downtown Tokyo shopping street feel. It’s also great for foodie strolls. I’m back at Togoshi Station on the Toei Asakusa Line. Next, I’ll head to my next destination. Even though it’s the Toei Asakusa Line, I didn’t see any Toei Asakusa Line trains. And once again… I have to transfer. Glad I was able to transfer on the same platform. Next, I got off at Ningyocho. I explored Ningyocho, home to Suitengu Shrine, famous for its safe childbirth prayers. This station is also full of things to see. First, let’s go see the famous “mechanical clock.” This is the clock. It looks like it might start working in a few minutes! When I returned at exactly 1:00 PM , the clock was already working! It starts moving 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. When you think of Ningyocho, you think of ningyoyaki, right? Oh my! 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 shop, so I’ll open them after I get home. They’re a little heavier than they look. So, I’ll split them in half. This is! It’s mostly bean paste. And it’s a beautifully smooth bean paste. Let’s eat! The moist, gentle sweetness and thin skin are amazing. If I received this as a souvenir, I’d eat it all by myself. Five pieces definitely weren’t enough. Suitengu Shrine is also a wonderful shrine, so please check it out! It was a wonderful town, giving me the feeling of Tokyo’s downtown area, which has continued since the Edo period. Now, it’s time for the long-awaited Asakusa. I often stop by Asakusa when I visit Tokyo for sightseeing. It ‘s fun because there are so many different shops. I’m really looking forward to this trip! In the end, I got off at Asakusa Station without being able to board the Toei Asakusa Line train. I took the Kaminarimon ticket gate to Exit A4. Since most people are heading for Kaminarimon, there’s a steady stream of people. I’m getting excited. So, let’s get to Kaminarimon. Here we are! Asakusa! Sensoji Temple’s Kaminarimon Gate. Even on a weekday, there are an incredible number of tourists. On this day, 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 for 400 yen is perfect for snacking on the go. They usually sprinkle kinako (roasted soybean flour) on the dango in front of the store after an order is placed. They are quickly and efficiently prepared. I bought some. They’re small, but packed with kinako. There are five, so I’m sure I’ll be very satisfied. Let’s eat! The flavor is simple, but comforting. I was looking forward to the next shop, as they are known for their commitment to strawberries. Next up was Asakusa Ichigoza. They have many products made with carefully selected strawberries. They even sell strawberry beer. They also have many other strawberry-based products. I bought some! Strawberry Daifuku , which lets 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 truly beautiful. Well then! Let’s eat! The strawberries are this big and very juicy. The bean paste is also delicious with a subtle sweetness that brings out the sweetness of the strawberries! It’s a shame… I only had one bite. Anyway, the strawberries were delicious! Sensoji Temple is as crowded as ever. It’s hugely popular with both Japanese and international 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. At Funawa, you can also enjoy sweets while walking around. Since walking around is prohibited on Nakamise Street, we had to eat inside the store. And then, something unexpected happened… the product 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 must be ordered 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 went back another day. It’s so delicious, so 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 saltiness of the butter are amazing. I feel like I have one more reason to visit 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 quite full, so I’ll limit my food walking. The mix of different cultures is very interesting, 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 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 by word of mouth, 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’s closed every Wednesday… so I decided to pull myself together and move on to the next shop. While the dorayaki were disappointing, I did stumble upon a really cute karinto ( sweet bean paste) shop. The colorful kimono designs were gorgeous and adorable. In addition to karinto, they also offer fried rice crackers. They make a perfect little gift. 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. And they even put a lot of care into the back! It ‘s a sash ! I was a little touched. After researching, I found out this shop is loved 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 refined sweetness spreads throughout my mouth. This was the first time I’d ever eaten such delicious karinto. Now, let’s head to our final destination. 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. It’s the subway that also serves the National Diet Building. My destination is Sendagi. I’d heard there was a downtown shopping arcade here, so I was looking forward to it. The Chiyoda Line is so cool. Here we are at Yanaka Ginza Shopping Arcade. I’d heard this place retains a strong downtown shopping arcade vibe, so I was excited. Let’s take a quick stroll. It feels like a slice of history, cut from a bygone era. 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”! 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 . Authentic satsumaage is rich and delicious, as expected. 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 baked donuts, which aren’t deep-fried. Let’s eat! I see! This one isn’t deep-fried, so it’s moist and has a gentle flavor. Simply delicious! Finally, I’d like to finish with some delicious-looking gelato. I had the matcha and chocolate chip today. “I chose the haskap. It’s a beautiful color and looks delicious. I’ll have some. 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 had fun on this unlimited ride trip, being able to visit various shopping districts. 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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