You don’t have to travel out of Tokyo, to discover the joy of the other prefectures. These prefecture shops are the tip of the iceberg in helping you discover the joy of the other parts of Japan. Trust me you won’t leave empty handed as the prefecture goods also make the perfect souvenirs for your trip! Don’t forget to collect travel information about the provinces too!
In general these shops are mainly concentrated between JR Shimbashi and JR Tokyo Station. If you have limited time, I suggest visiting Kotsu Kaikan Building first, as there is a cluster of around 13 Antenna Shops there: Toyama, Shizuoka, Hyogo, Hakata, Hokkaido, Osaka, Wakayama etc
You may like to check out the following items
1)Toyoo Ka : black beans – Do you fancy black beans cake, black beans jam, or black beans coffee/cocoa?
2) Toyama Kan : Konbu Jelly –Most of us have tried Konbu in soup but you will either love it or dislike it in Jelly, as the taste of the seaweed is very strong. As a gift they make the perfect conversation starter.
3) Osaka Kan- Whenever you ask anyone about the specialities in Osaka, most people will mention “Tako Balls”. If you are feeling hungry try the freshly made “Tako-yaki”,or alternatively pack some street snacks from there.
4)Murakaramachikara Kan – Carries specialities from around Japan. If you like Nestum with milk, perhaps you might want to purchase Ama Sake, a sweet sake usually served along the streets during the colder months. Alternatively pick up some sochu jelly, to cool you down on a hot sunny day in Singapore.
5) Hokkaido – I managed to spot the Cosmetic section lurking at one corner of the shop. Ladies instead of bottles of milk jam, why not bring home some cosmetic?
Getting there: Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Building is just across the street from Kyobashi Exit of JR Yurakucho Station.
Getting there: Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan Building is just across the street from Kyobashi Exit of JR Yurakucho Station.
Map (Left) – A useful guide of all the Antenna shops found along the stretch when you walk from JR Shimbashi station to JR Tokyo station
Map (Right) – The floor guide to all the Antenna shops in Kotsu Kaikan Building.
* I picked up the maps from one of the Antenna shop in Kotsu Kaikan Building
Muji Fans will love this Muji, as it is one of the biggest Muji! It is just about 2 mins walk from JR Yurakucho Station.
http://www.mujiyurakucho.com/
Address: Infos Yurakucho Bldg. 2F/3F, 3-8-3 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Opening Hours : 10am – 9pm
* Rest your tired feet @ Muji Cafe
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