Tokyo] 7 Korean Towns in Tokyo! Enjoy the feeling of Korea, popular among young women, easily!
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2023-03-31 Management office
The Korean and hallyu boom has not stopped over the past few years.
The Korean Wave has been at the forefront of the youth boom in terms of idols, gourmet food, fashion, etc., and is especially popular among the younger generation, especially among women.
Korean towns are scattered throughout Tokyo, where you can experience the culture and atmosphere of Korea, the object of so many people's admiration and excitement.
This is a recommended experience for those who have difficulty traveling for various reasons, but can easily enjoy the breeze of Korea nearby.
The Korean Wave has been at the forefront of the youth boom in terms of idols, gourmet food, fashion, etc., and is especially popular among the younger generation, especially among women.
Korean towns are scattered throughout Tokyo, where you can experience the culture and atmosphere of Korea, the object of so many people's admiration and excitement.
This is a recommended experience for those who have difficulty traveling for various reasons, but can easily enjoy the breeze of Korea nearby.
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Shin-Okubo (Okubo Street)
The first Korean town, Shin-Okubo, is one of the most well-known and is the first place to be mentioned when talking about Tokyo.
Korean Town, directly connected to JR Shin-Okubo Station and facing Okubo Street, is like a main street, lined with a variety of Korean gourmet restaurants.
The glittering neon atmosphere is very sexy and attractive even at night.
The glamorous and pop buildings are like a warp to Korea.
The rows of restaurants and eateries that line Okubo Street are the most distinctive feature of this Korean town, but the gorgeous and colorful buildings, the lavish use of Hangul (Korean alphabet) decorations, and the overall pop atmosphere give a unique impression that is hard to find in other parts of Japan.
It is an immersive experience that simulates the feeling of being in the real Korea.
Enjoy the exotic atmosphere of Okubo Street, the forefront of young people's trends and aspirations.
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Name: Okubo Street
Address: 3 Haramachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: 0 min. walk from Shin-Okubo Station on JR Yamanote Line
Shokan Street (street with a high ridge on the top of a hill)
Shokuan Dori is a Korean town located in the Shinjuku area. It is adjacent to the Okubo Street mentioned earlier, and its proximity makes it easy to access the area from both sides.
Although it is located close to Shinjuku Station, Shinjuku has a strong image as an entertainment district for young people.
Therefore, this one gives the impression of a Korean atmosphere adjusted for a more youth-oriented, mass audience.
The easy accessibility and friendly atmosphere make it a town loved by many people, although it is a little less authentic than the Korean Town in the Okubo area.
Popular mokumoku-style yakiniku restaurants are especially recommended!
I have described this area as having a nice more popular and gated atmosphere, and in such an atmosphere, a yakiniku restaurant is unforgettable.
The style of barbecue, in which inexpensive hormone meat is grilled on a shichirin net with a fan directly above, creates a thick cloud of smoke, allows you to enjoy delicious food and drinks with a Korean feel.
The sauce that is dipped in each restaurant gives a sense of the depth of attention and history of the Korean food stalls, and the atmosphere is nostalgic and nostalgic.
In the chaotic atmosphere of sizzling meats, Korean liquors such as makgeolli and cha are served.
After drinking Misul and other drinks, you feel as if you are truly steeped in the Korean way of life.
Create harmonious memories with your friends in a warm atmosphere.
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Name: Shokuan Dori (Shokuan Street)
Address: 1 Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: 3 min. walk from Tokyo Metro Higashi-Shinjuku Sta.
handsome man street
This handsome street here serves as an intermediate bridge road connecting Okubo-dori and Shokunan-dori, which were introduced earlier.
The area also follows Korean culture, which seems to be the best of both worlds, and there are many popular restaurants and Korean restaurants.
Food, fashion, idol goods! Popular and well-balanced Korean Town
This Korean town has a wide variety of stores that seem to capture the essence of both Okubo-dori and Shokuhan-dori.
The trendy food such as kimbap, samgyeopsal, Korean cold noodles, etc., are all well kept, and all kinds of gourmet foods are available for young women and others to enjoy taking pictures of.
The area also features a studio where you can have your picture taken wearing a Korean kimono, a cosmetics store with a large selection of organic Korean cosmetics, and a store selling goods and live photos of BTS, NiZiU, and other idols at the forefront of the entertainment industry.
We hope you will find your "favorite" and have a good time.
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Name: Ikemen Street
Address: Okubo 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access: 5 min. walk from Shin-Okubo Station on JR Yamanote Line
Higashi Ueno
From here, we will introduce Tokyo's Korean Towns, which are located in slightly different places from the standard Shin-Okubo and Shinjuku areas.
In addition to those two pillars, there are many other famous and attractive Korean towns in Tokyo, which is a great point of interest.
The area of Higashi-Ueno is said to be the oldest Korean town in Tokyo, which may come as a surprise to many people.
It began to show its face as a Korean town in the mid-1940s, shortly after the war, and has become a wonderful place that embodies the culture and history of Korea in an endless stream.
While today's glitzy, youth-oriented atmosphere is fun and attractive, the Higashi-Ueno area is also recommended for those who want to experience authentic cuisine and prestigious culture.
A hole-in-the-wall Korean barbecue restaurant with the atmosphere of a bar area.
The Ueno area is one of the best drinking areas in Tokyo, with "Ameyoko" as its main attraction.
Many businessmen and university students relax in this area, which is crowded with popular, inexpensive, and humane izakaya.
As if following the atmosphere of the Ueno neighborhood, this Korean town also gives the impression of a downtown, old-fashioned Korean town.
The sense of distance between stores is very close, and the atmosphere is full of enthusiasm and warmth, as if the world has changed.
The main attraction, after all, is the Korean barbeque tavern. Many people may associate Korean food culture with kimchi and yakiniku, and this is exactly the atmosphere you will experience.
In the area known as "Kimchi Yokocho," as in "Ameyoko," there are many kimchi stores, each with its own unique characteristics.
This area is recommended if you want to taste the authentic Korean style of food culture.
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Name: Higashi Ueno
Address: Higashi-Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo
Access: 6 min. walk from JR Ueno Station
Akasaka
Although its image is a bit thin, the Akasaka area also exists as a splendid Korean town.
We know that Akasaka often has a very quiet and serene atmosphere, such as a high-class residential area.
It is interesting to note that it has the characteristics of a Korean town, although it does in fact have that aspect.
Korean culture, which has a relatively popular image of warmth and humanity, has made its presence felt even in Akasaka.
Korean "omoni" home cooking restaurants line the street!
Don't be fooled by Akasaka's expansive atmosphere, this area is relatively lined with restaurants and eateries where you can enjoy Korean home cooking.
In Korean, a mother is called "omoni," and in such a warm atmosphere, you can enjoy local dishes that are actually popular in Korea.
Specifically, there is a variety of soups such as bibimbap, cheese buldak, yangnyeom chicken, and others.
The Korean-style rice is a well-balanced meal with a focus on yakiniku-like meat, but with a good mix of herbs, condiments, vegetables, and other ingredients.
It is very good for your health and enables you to detoxify your body from the inside out by eating well. We recommend the Akasaka area when you want to relax with a meal that warms both your mind and body.
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Name: Akasaka
Address: 4-5, Akasaka 5-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access: From Akasaka Station on the Chiyoda Line
Three Rivers Island
This area has matured into a Korean town, with some Korean-affiliated stores that have been operating since before World War II taking the lead.
Although it is positioned more like Higashi-Ueno, its retro and deep atmosphere has been rather popular among recent young people, and new attractions are being rediscovered in the area.
A life-size Korea closely related to the scenery of daily life!
As mentioned earlier, this is a fresh Korean town with a deep, retro atmosphere. It is a place that is a little removed from the hustle and bustle of neon lights, glitz and glamour and the pretentiousness of the masses, which attracts too much attention.
If you look around the city, you will naturally see Korean stores and homes, and this is an area where Korea as it really is is alive and well.
Young people have always favored the opposite, glitzy, flashy Korean style, but "on the contrary," an atmosphere like that of Mikawashima is gaining attention as being fashionable.
This area, with its one-of-a-kind and unique atmosphere, will have a different presence in the future of Tokyo's Korean Town situation.
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Name: Mikawashima
Address: Nishinippori, Arakawa-ku, Tokyo
Access: 7 min. walk from Shin-Mikawashima Sta. on the Keisei Main Line
Korean Food Pavilion, Annyeon Korean Pavilion
This is the last Korean food hall, Annyeon Korean Pavilion, which we will introduce here.
Since there were not enough Korean Towns in Tokyo to introduce many of them, we will pick up the largest Korean Wave antenna shop in the Ginza area, although it is a little different from Korean Towns.
It opened in June 2022, following the recent Korean boom. The store offers a wide selection of Korean gourmet foods, including ingredients, seasonings, and gourmet products directly from Korea in the heart of Tokyo.
It is very useful for daily cooking and living.
Feel like you're in Korea at a nearby restaurant! You can also enjoy cooking and arranging your own dishes!
The Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan, where this store is located, is lined with foreign antenna stores, or stores that deal with food and foodstuffs, but this is the first Korean store to open in the Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan.
It is no exaggeration to say that Korean food products are available almost without exception, from kimchi, seasonings, snacks, and other small items to authentic sweets sold wholesale.
The store also carries some Korean cosmetics, and the wide variety of products is very interesting.
Please check out this store, where you will discover something new every time you see it.
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Name: Korean Food Hall, Annyeon Korean Pavilion
Address: Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan B1F, 2-10-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business hours: 10:30-19:30
Access: Direct connection from Yurakucho Station on the Yurakucho Subway Line
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Even if it is difficult for you to travel to Korea, you can enjoy a taste of the Korea you have always dreamed of at your leisure in Tokyo.
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