Recommended places to visit in Ameyoko

'Ameyoko' refers to the entire shopping street located under the overpass connecting JR Ueno Station and Okachimachi Station. As vehicle traffic is prohibited, pedestrians can enjoy shopping without worry, and the nearby streets are also very lively. From the entrance of Keisei Ueno, looking to the left is Ameyoko, and to the right is Ueno Nakadori. It's a great place to explore no matter how you stroll! 💡 Origin of the name 'Ameyoko' Theory one: The pronunciation of 'Ame' is similar to 'America', and 'Yokocho' means a side street. In the past, Ameyoko was known as a famous 'black market', where American goods were sold everywhere, especially the then-precious 'Hershey’s' chocolate, which could only be found on this street. Theory two: The pronunciation of 'Ame' is also close to the Japanese word for candy, 'ame (あめ)'. Since various snacks and candies were sold here at that time, there is also a theory that it was called 'the street that sells candies'.