Japan Travel Tips | Depachika
[Music] hi everyone it’s K with Japan National tourism organization in this video series I’d like to share some useful tips for traveling to Japan and some of my best travel practices I hope you find the tips useful and they can help make your experience in Japan an even better one located in the basement of Japan’s top department stores are Market areas commonly referred to as DEA cha a portmanto of department store and basement overflowing with food sweet and savory local souvenirs and plenty of other interesting local Goods they really are something special DEA are much much more than your average food store here you can find a wide array of high quality foods both domestic and international as well as high in Japanese sake wines and spirits head to the basement to pick up everything from fresh ingredients to pre-made Benta lunch boxes if you want to avoid the crowds I recommend you visit outside of lunch and dinner hours most importantly keep an eye out for free samples while walking around the shops typically connected to train stations they’re also an ideal spot to visit on rainy days and most are known to offer deep deep discounts on prepared foods just before closing time so they can be an excellent time to score a bargain on a great freshly prepared dinner I’d like to introduce some famous DEA cha you might want to visit if you go to Tokyo first is daaru Tokyo daaru depachika is located next next to Tokyo station making it the perfect stop before catching the shin Consin or Narita Express here you can find a variety of Bento for your trip and sweets that make great gifts and momentos next is matsa Ginza for delicious Bento boxes try the Mata deoa their selection of Bento includes kaisaki a traditional Japanese multi-course meal unagi or freshwater eel tempura Sushi or derves and sandwiches and finally finally we have toq food show just a few steps from Shia station is the toku food show one of the largest deach Chas in the city this place has everything from groceries to alcohol and Sushi to freshly baked cakes and sweets while many shops are takeout only some have Eden areas as well safe travels everyone and be sure to hit like And subscribe for more helpful Japan travel tips
Depachika are commonly referred to as market areas located in the basement of Japan’s top department stores. Depachika are much, much more than your average food store.
Filmed with the cooperation of;
Daimaru Tokyo:
https://www.daimaru.co.jp.e.md.hp.transer.com/tokyo/
Shibuya Tokyu Food Show(Tokyu Department Store):
https://www.tokyu-dept.co.jp.e.fa.hc.transer.com/shibuya_foodshow/index.html
Filmed in January 2023. Please note that some products/stores featured in this video are currently not available.
Please see the links below for more information.
Your Guide to Japanese Department Store Food Floors: https://www.japan.travel/en/story/depachika-guide/