2018-01-26
Living in Kinshicho: What is it Like for Foreigners?
- Advice
Kinshicho, located in Sumida ward, is the biggest commercial area in Ueno. It seems like Ikebukuro area due to the very relaxed atmosphere. The surrounding area is divided into a large shopping center and a largely gambling area. The north and south are divided by Keiyo-doro Street.In Kinshicho, you can, of course, do a lot of shopping.
One place worth visiting is the Termina Department Store, which contains more than 100 different stores. This is 7 floors on the south side, including 3 of them for the Yodobashi Camera megastore. On the B1 there is a supermarket. There is also Terminal 2 with restaurants and fashion stores, and Terminal 3, which are also 6 floors of restaurants.
Access
- From Tokyo Station, take the Sobu Rapid Line to Kinshicho Station (8 min.)
- From Shibuya Station, take the Hanzomon Line to Kinshicho Station (29 min.)
- From Shinjuku Station, take the Chuo Rapid Line to Ochanomizu Station, and transfer to the Sobu Line to Kinshicho Station (21 min.)
Famous Locations
Arcakit Kinshicho
Arcakit Kinshicho is a shopping mall very near to Kinshicho Station. Inside are famous brands such as Uniqlo, a leading apparel store, and Daiso, a 100-yen shop (Japan’s own dollar store). The top floor also has a variety of restaurants to suit all types of customers.
Locals enjoy going here as a one-stop destination for their daily shopping and a good time with friends and family.
Access
- Address: 2-2-1 Kinshi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
- Directions: Nearby Kinshicho Station of Sobu Line (North Exit); or 1-minute on foot from Kinshicho Station of Hanzomon Line
Tokyo Skytree
A must see attraction when visiting Tokyo is the Tokyo Skytree. Only 6 years old, the Skytree is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world. The ultra fast elevator is an experience in itself. Go in the evening and nearby Disneyland fireworks can be seen.
For an unforgettable experience, have a meal at the Sky Restaurant or Sky Cafe.
You can also visit the shopping mall in the foot of the tower, Tokyo Solamachi. The facility has over 300 stores, so you can spend a whole day here and still find something new in each corner.
Access
- Address: 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
- Directions: 3-minutes on foot from Oshiage Station (also referred to as the Skytree-mae Station) of the Hanzomon Line; or 3-minutes on foot from the Tokyo Skytree Station of the Tokyo Skytree Line
Sumida Aquarium
Right beside the Tokyo Skytree is Sumida Aquarium. Divided into eight zones within two floors, the establishment teaches a variety of topics regarding marine life.
The most popular area at the moment is the large open tank filled with penguins, from which you can peek at the Tokyo Sky Tree. If you love the adorable flightless bird, this is the best place to see one.
Access
- Address: 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida-ku, Tokyo
- Directions: 3-minutes on foot from Oshiage Station (also referred to as the Skytree-mae Station) of the Hanzomon Line; or 3-minutes on foot from the Tokyo Skytree Station of the Tokyo Skytree Line
Why foreigners live in Kinshicho
One obvious advantage of living in Kinshicho is its convenient transportation options. Kinshicho Station is connected to the Sobu Line, which directly takes you to central areas of Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa.
Hanzomon Line, on the other hand, will take you to the trendy areas of Shibuya and Omotesando directly in thirty minutes. This makes it a highly attractive place to live in if you work or study in Tokyo.
Living in Sumida-ku means you are not in the lively areas of the metropolis, but you are still near enough to experience all it has to offer.
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