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Uomachi Gintengai is the first shopping street in Japan to add a covered arcade in 1951.
Uomachi Gintengai
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Enjoy dining on famous local specialties at Uomachi Gintengai, the first shopping arcade in Japan! This 400 meter long shopping street is a favorite among the locals, and features yaki-udon restaurants and bakeries that attract long lines of customers every day. The street is home to Tsujiri Teahouse, a famous long-running teahouse that is known for its popular matcha green tea desserts. Customers can order matcha soft serve, matcha chiffon cake, and other items to go.