okachimachi

A lively Tokyo district blending historic markets, culture, and central convenience

Apartments for Rent in Okachimachi, Near Ueno Park

Okachimachi is a lively, central neighborhood between Ueno and Akihabara. Its name dates back to the Edo period, when the shogun's foot soldiers (okachi) lived here, and it is still a working, local part of Tokyo with market streets, wholesalers and inexpensive places to eat.

Ameyoko (Ameya Yokocho), the open-air market street running under the train tracks toward Ueno, is packed with food stalls, fresh produce and discount shops. Okachimachi is also Tokyo's traditional jewelry district, and 2k540 AKI-OKA ARTISAN, a row of craft studios under the tracks, is a short walk away. Ueno Park, with its museums, zoo and cherry blossoms, is right next door.

Getting around: Okachimachi Station is on the JR Yamanote and Keihin-Tohoku lines, and Naka-Okachimachi, Ueno-Okachimachi and Ueno-Hirokoji stations add the Hibiya, Oedo and Ginza lines. Akihabara is one stop away and Tokyo Station less than 10 minutes.

Okachimachi suits people who want a central, convenient base with real local character. Browse our apartments for rent in Okachimachi below.