Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
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Bengara
CRAFT
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On the sides streets around Nakamise-dōri are dozens of shops specialising in loc-
al crafts, including Bengara, which sells
noren
, the curtains that hang in front of
shop doors, as well as other indigo-dyed goods.
(
www.bengara.com
; 1-35-6 Asakusa, Taitō-
ku;
10am-6pm, to 7pm Sat & Sun, closed 3rd Thu of the month;
Ginza Line to Asakusa, exit 1)
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Kanesō
HOMEWARES
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Kanesō has been selling knives since the early Meiji period. In a country where
knives are a serious business, this shop is known as a favourite of the pros.
(
3844-1379;
www.kanesoh.com
; 1-18-12 Asakusa, Taitō-ku;
11am-7pm;
Ginza Line to Asakusa,
exit 1)
27
Fujiya
CRAFT
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The
tenugui
(dyed, cotton hand towels) sold here come in traditional Edo-era
designs and clever modern ones. Light to pack, they make excellent souvenirs.
(
2-2-15 Asakusa, Taitō-ku;
10.30am-6.30pm Fri-Wed;
Ginza Line to Asakusa, exit 1)