Ameyoko Fruit Shop - Hyakkaen

Besides selling seasonal fresh fruits, this stall in Ameyoko also sells fruit on the stick.

Taito-ku, Ueno 6-10-12

03-3832-2625

$1,000 Record Price for a Bunch of Grapes

Fruit in Japan is manicured and coddled before harvest to create perfect fruit bombs. The high end pieces of fruit are not purchased for noshing on at home, but for gifts.

While melons are known for their exorbitant prices, this week in Japan, a bunch of melons sold for 100,000 Japanese Yen (or about $1,000 USD). This price is about $25 per grape!

Sembikiya - The Ultimate Fruit Shop

To see upclose the expensive melons and other fruit delicately wrapped to protect it from bruising, come to Sembikiya. Established 172 years ago, Sembikiya has been offering the best fruit in the country.

In Nihonbashi at the base of the Mitsui Tower, there is a casual restaurant on the first floor attached to the fruit shop. On the second shop is the restaurant. Both serve curry, fresh fruit and juices.

In the shop you can purchase fresh fruit, fruit preserves, and fruit based desserts.