Located at JR Kameari Station, Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari offers space, quality and comfort in an easily accessible spot. If you are not fond of the long lines and crowds in Tokyo, don't miss this new shopping haven!
Visit Kameari Station, the work place of "KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops" main character, Kankichi Ryotsu.
Kameari Station is a sacred location for manga fans, thanks to “KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops," a long-running comic serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump magazine. As the setting of the famous manga, the station decided to erect bronze statues of "KochiKame: Tokyo Beat Cops" characters. Much to many KochiKame lovers’ delight, Kankichi Ryotsu is not the only character you can find at Kameari Station! The area around Kameari Station in Katsushika Ward is a residential area with many convenient shops and facilities. "Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari," a 6-minute walk from Kameari Station, is a shopping center where you can not only shop until you drop, but keep the entire family entertained with the fun children's playground and delicious gourmet food.
Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari: A paradise for shopaholics!
Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari is a bright, spacious, and comfortable store with a clearly recognizable product display. In addition to commercial products, the store also offers a selection of products used by the locals - ideal for treating yourself or taking home as souvenirs for friends and family.
Those shopping on empty stomach, beware! The deli section of the supermarket is full of tantalizingly delicious-looking food. Ito-Yokado is extremely proud of its vigilantly prepared deli goods and has devised various ways to take its recipes to the next level! Their delicious fried chicken even won the gold medal in the East Japan Supermarket Delicatessen category in the 14th Karaage Grand Prix. What is more, Ito-Yokado’s shrimp tempura is deep-fried using olive oil in a luxurious twist on one of Japan’s favorite foods. Not only is it delicious, but it is also good for your health and your wallet! Ito-Yokado also sells Japanese tamagoyaki omelettes, potato croquettes produced by famous gourmet restaurant Ningyocho Imahan, menchikatsu (ground meat cutlet) and other Japanese home-style delicacies. Why not buy a selection to take back to your hotel for a tasty and authentic Japanese dinner?
The nigiri sushi bento in the refrigerated area are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The price is extremely reasonable for such extravagant ingredients, such as medium fatty tuna and sea urchin! They are so popular that they often sell out as soon as they hit the shelves.
If you are staying at a hotel or minshuku with a kitchen where you can prepare your own meals, be sure to buy Japanese Wagyu beef at Ito-Yokado supermarket and cook yakiniku or sukiyaki for your dinner. It is as delicious and reasonably priced as restaurant food, so you don't have to worry about the price no matter how much you eat!
Ito-Yokado also offers a "Fresh Foods with Traceability" program. By reading the QR code on the package, information such as the producer's photo and the place of origin can be found, thus guaranteeing a high quality that customers can rely on. No other supermarket goes to lengths like this to give customers peace of mind!
Why not tuck into some delicious seasonal fruits too? In the fruit section, the "Sweets King" sticker on the package guarantees "Ito-Yokado" endorsed carefully selected seasonal fruits. The sugar content of the fruits is measured daily to provide customers with the sweetest natural treats.
Fun gourmet events are occasionally held in the space near the supermarket. Visitors can enjoy Japanese delicacies such as taiyaki, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and takoyaki. The attractive design of the food stalls and the delicious aromas will make your taste buds tingle. A food court is also located on the first floor. Please enjoy all your favorite Japanese dishes!
A wide selection of kitchenware and appliances, fashionable clothing, best-selling pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more!
Ito-Yokado also contains drugstores and kitchenware stores, which are important bucket list stops on any tourist’s trip to Japan. When shopping in busy areas of Tokyo, it’s easy to become worried about your suitcase or stroller bumping into the shelves, but the wide aisles of "Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari" will ease your mind and make shopping a breeze. In addition, the elevators can be set to stay open longer for the elderly and physically challenged.
If you are looking to buy over-the-counter pharmaceuticals and cosmetics in bulk, the Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari store is a good place to start. Fans of famous cosmetics brand "Sekkisui" can buy all of its products here. One of their best-selling items is the individually packaged "Sekkisui Enzyme Face Cleansing Powder", which is extremely useful for busy travellers.
Ito-Yokado, which occupies the top position in the Japanese supermarket industry, has always placed the needs of its customers as its top priority, developing goods that are essential for daily life. “GALLORIA," which strikes a balance between design and functionality, is Ito-Yokado's own apparel brand.
Warm clothes are essential for the cold season, so at Ito-Yokado functional innerwear BODY HEATER®️ is available in both adult and children's sizes. The company also offers a number of tank tops, three-quarter sleeves, and long-sleeved high-necks to match your daily style.
Next is the amazing kitchenware section. This year, the most popular item is a colorful ultra-lightweight one-person pot. With its cute colors and perfect size, these adorable kitchen staples are ideal for stews and hotpot dishes for one or two people! Kitchen goods make for wonderful souvenirs of your Japan trip, thanks to their durability and brilliant craftsmanship. Take Sanjo City in Niigata Prefecture, for example. This region is known as the “town of hardware”, flourishing in metalworking technology since the 17th century due to the abundant availability of iron. Since the postwar period, the city became famous for the manufacture of automobile parts, tools, knives, scissors, and other cutlery. The quality of the products produced in Sanjo City is unquestionably high, backed by the skills of its diligent craftsmen!
Considerate customer service at Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari
For busy parents shopping with children, it can sometimes feel impossible to browse the shelves leisurely. However, the kids' space at "Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari" allows parents to enjoy shopping while their children play. A win-win for both sides! The supermarket also sells toys, stationery, and school supplies.
In addition, a spacious baby lounge and a children's restroom are located on the third floor. Baby strollers, shopping carts, and suitcases can be moved around easily in this wide open space. Ito-Yokado has also provided special childcare consultation rooms since 1975. This friendly consultation service helps aid and support stressed-out parents.
Enjoy various free services!
Shopping duty free is one of the many perks of visiting Japan as a tourist. At some Ito-Yokado locations, it is possible to apply for tax exemption directly in-store. Usually customers must prepare their receipts and passports, and then go to the "tax free counter" to complete the procedure. In addition, many shopping centers have coin-operated lockers that are free of charge on the day of purchase. By leaving your luggage in the lockers, you can shop at your leisure and browse more stores easily! Refrigerated lockers are also provided for those who purchase refrigerated or frozen items.
Ito-Yokado Ario Kameari Store
- Address: 3-49-3 Kameari, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo
- Business hours: 10:00 - 21:00
- Closed: Open all year round
- Access: 6-minute walk from JR Kameari Station South Exit
*All products and their prices (including tax), product plans, and in-store promotions in this article are current as of October 2023.
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