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An energetic shopping street loved by many as “Joyful Minowa”.
A tram running steadily through the town, standing parallel from its start to its end is the Minowa Ginza Shopping Street. Ever since its establishment in the Taisho period, this energetic area is loved by many as “Joyful Minowa”.
Spanning 400m in length, the street is filled on both sides with butchers, green groceries, bakeries, miso vendors, apparel, stationery shops, cafes, a popular Chinese restaurant and 90 different diverse shops. The deli, with its fragrant and hunger-inducing aroma sells Tempura at a reasonable price, making it perfect for a time of walk-eating.
The street is known for its retro-Japanese atmosphere. It is frequently used as a filming spot for commercials and films. It is well known as the film spot for Kazuhiro Koreeda’s “Shoplifters” (2018), which won the Parm d’our in the Cannes Film Festival.
A nostalgic, welcoming arcade type shopping street, perfect for a rainy day.
Various shops lined up supporting the lives of locals.
Joyful Minowa Shopping Street at night.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have signs or pamphlets in foreign languages? (If you do, which languages are available?)
Sorry, we don’t.
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Is parking available?
No.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
Some reviews are AI-translated.
This place feels like it's mostly locals, and the shops are affordable and fun to shop at. Definitely a must-visit spot.
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