Ameyoko

Ameyoko is an open-air market along the railway tracks between Ueno and Okachimachi stations. Originally a black market selling American goods after World War II, it has evolved into a colorful bazaar of over 400 shops selling everything from fresh seafood and dried goods to clothing and cosmetics. Vendors call out energetically to passersby, creating an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in Tokyo. The surrounding lanes are packed with international food stalls and tiny izakayas popular for affordable daytime drinking.