If you are under 20, please refrain from entering.
Also known as asakusabashi-/-kuramae
Asakusabashi / Kuramae is an area of Taito ward that the ward's official tourism site presents as a wholesale district for Japanese dolls, toys, accessories and decorative materials.
For Kuramae Bridge, GO TOKYO identifies Kuramae Station on Toei’s Asakusa route as the closest stop. Taito’s own tourism guide places Kuramae together with Asakusabashi in its account of wholesale streets handling dolls, toys, accessories and decorative materials.
According to Taito ward's official tourism site, Asakusabashi and Kuramae are known today as a wholesale district for Japanese dolls, toys, accessories and decorative materials. Venues added for Asakusabashi / Kuramae will appear on this page. At present the listings of the Ueno/Asakusa/Nippori area are on that area's page, and the Ueno / Okachimachi / Yushima page is the district to open.
On the Metropolitan Police list, Taito ward's touting zones are blocks such as Ueno and Nishi-Asakusa; Asakusabashi and Kuramae are not included (31 March 2016).
Asakusabashi / Kuramae is generally fine for a night out. The main risk is bottakuri, a padded bill at the end. Stick to venues that post their prices, skip street touts steering you into ‘free’ bars, and confirm the set fee plus any nomination or bottle charges before you order.
Payment methods vary by venue. Check the listing and confirm with the venue before booking.
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