Unique Store · Ningyocho
Ubukeya うぶけや
Ningyocho cutlery shop founded in 1783, selling hand-finished knives, scissors, tweezers and nail clippers.
HoursMon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00-18:00; Sat 09:00-17:00
ClosedSundays
PriceFree
Getting thereNingyocho Station (Tokyo Metro / Toei), exit A4, 1 min walk
Time needed30-60 min
Best timeWeekday afternoons
Address3-9-2 Nihonbashiningyocho, Chuo City, Tokyo 103-0013
Websiteubukeya.com
About
Ubukeya has made and sharpened cutting tools in Nihonbashi Ningyocho for over 230 years. Its small, wood-fronted shop sells kitchen knives, kitchen and sewing scissors and fine tweezers, and the staff still offer sharpening.
Highlights
- Over 230 years of history
- Fine tweezers and scissors
- Kitchen knives
- Sharpening service
Tips
- Closed Sundays and holidays
- Little English spoken, but staff are helpful
- Explore Ningyocho's old shops nearby
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