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Ohmiya Yougashiten (Hongo)
Sweets shop and cafe Ohmiya Yougashiten specializes in Western-style sweets and is a popular supplier of birthday and wedding cakes. The cafe is open from 10:00
Kingyo Zaka
Details
- Address
- 5-3-15 Hongo
- Phone
- +81-3-3815-7088
- Website
- View website
- Open Hours
- 1-12: Tue-Fri: - 11:30-21:30 Sat-Sun: - 11:30-20:00
About this sight
Existing for over 350 years, this wholesale shop specializes in goldfish (and a couple of koi, or carp). The goldfish at Kingyo Zaka ("Goldfish Hill") are available for purchase, but visitors can also "fish" for over 50 goldfish varieties. Jazz and music concerts are often held at an event hall on the premises, while visitors can also order various drinks, meals or cigars at the on-site cafe.
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