Let’s go to Asakusa with the whole family!
Hello everyone!
In this issue, we will introduce & guide you to retro “Dagashiya(Mom and pop candy store)” in downtown Asakusa, including photos!
A “Dagashiya” is a store that Japanese people often go to as children that sells relatively inexpensive snacks called “Dagashi”.
もなかOf course, adults can also enter, so feel free to visit!
【Senzoku-dori Street】玉屋菓子店 (Tamaya-Kashi-Ten)
Store Information
- Business day
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
※Business days are subject to change
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Business Hours
- 12:00～17:30
※Hours of operation are subject to change
- 12:00～17:30
- Address
- 〒111-0032 5-17-10 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone number
- 03-3872-0138
Store Locations
“Tamaya-Kashi-Ten” is located on the back side of “Sensoji Temple” on “Senzoku-dori Street”, about a five-minute walk from the temple.
もなかA kind old lady sells them.
There is a small basket at the entrance that you can take with you to choose your sweets.
あんこ玉When you’re done choosing, hand the basket to the kind old lady and pay the bill!
Opening days and hours change frequently, so check the sign at the entrance for details.
For detailed directions, click here!
Route from Sensoji Temple
It is located about a 10-minute walk from “Sensoji Temple”.
- Pass by “Sensoji Temple” and turn left when you reach “Kototoi-dori Street”.
- Go straight and when you see the entrance to “Hisago-dori Street” on your left, cross the street at a slightly wider intersection on your right.
- Go straight on “Senzoku-dori Street” and you will see “Tamaya-Kashi-Ten” on your left.
Route from Asakusa Station
- If you are going from “Asakusa Station”, head first for “Sensoji Temple”.
- Please refer to this article for directions to “Sensoji Temple”.
【In front of Fuji Park】富士文具店 (Fuji-Bungu-Ten)
Store Information
- Business day
- Monday – Friday
- Business Hours
- 11:00～18:00
- Address
- 〒111-0032 4-48-5 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone number
- 03-3874-3219
Store Locations
“Fuji Stationery Store” is located in front of “Fuji Park”, which is behind “Sensoji Temple”.
As a stationery store, it sells not only candy but also stationery.
For detailed directions, click here!
Route from Sensoji Temple
It is located about a 6-minute walk from “Sensoji Temple”.
- Go through the right side of “Sensoji Temple” to “Kototoi-dori Street”, the main street behind the temple.
- Cross the intersection where there is the “あんです(Home bakery Andesu Matoba) “.
- Go straight ahead and you will see “Fuji Park” on your left, and “Fuji Stationery Store” on your right.
Route from Asakusa Station
- If you are going from “Asakusa Station”, head first for “Sensoji Temple”.
- Please refer to this article for directions to “Sensoji Temple”.
【Nishisando (Omatsuri shopping district)】 紙ふうせん (Kamihusen)
Store Information
- Business day
- Saturday and Sunday
- Business Hours
- 11:00～18:00
- Address
- 〒111-0032 2-7-13 Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Phone number
- unknown
Store Locations
The “Kamihusen” is located in the “Nishisando (Omatsuri shopping district)”, which is straight ahead after turning left at “Sensoji Temple”.
The store is relatively new and the “Dagashi” are very neatly displayed along the walls.
Of all the candy shops introduced here, this one is located closest to Sensoji Temple.
あんこ玉Located in an arcade area, with stores nearby where you can play goldfish scooping and other games, it is also an ideal shelter in case you get caught in the rain while sightseeing at “Sensoji Temple”!
For detailed directions, click here!
Route from Sensoji Temple
It is located about a 3-minute walk from “Sensoji Temple”.
- Turn left at “Sensoji Temple”.
- Go to the right on the road “Flag pole”.
- Go under the arcade of “Nishisando (Omatsuri shopping district)”.
- There is “Kamihusen” on the left side.
Route from Asakusa Station
- If you are going from “Asakusa Station”, head first for “Sensoji Temple”.
- Please refer to this article for directions to “Sensoji Temple”.
Bonus
I went on to introduce the retro “Dagashiya” I know in Asakusa.
Another store in Asakusa where you can buy “Dagashi” is the discount store “Don Quijote”.
It is retro and not Asakusa-like, but it is a good place to buy “Dagashi” as souvenirs, as you can buy them in large quantities “Dagashi” in boxes!