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Kamitori, Kumamoto City Central Shopping Arcade

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Kamitori, Kumamoto City Central Shopping Arcade

Fashion, gourmet food, and long-standing favorites all come together in this shopping arcade in central Kumamoto.

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Supervised by :  熊本市中心商店街「上通」

This shopping arcade is 600 meters long and 11 meters wide, with Ipe wood decking laid down the center of the walkway for a gentle, comfortable stroll. Surrounded by cultural attractions such as Kumamoto Castle, the Prefectural Museum of Art, the Prefectural Traditional Crafts Center, and the Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto, it is a popular stop for visitors exploring Kumamoto.

Lining this all-white arcade, said to be inspired by Paris’s Musée d'Orsay, are a wide variety of shops in categories such as services, gourmet food, fashion, culture, beauty, and miscellaneous goods.

You will also find long-established favorites still going strong, including Okada Coffee, a coffee shop loved for Approx. 60 years, Nagasaki Shoten, a bookstore where you can browse for books at a relaxed pace in a calm setting, and Kumamoto Ramen Komurasaki Chuo Branch, known as the original Kumamoto ramen shop.

Highlights

  • A shopping arcade located close to Kumamoto Castle and the Prefectural Museum of Art.
  • Shops line the all-white arcade, inspired by Paris’s Musée d'Orsay.
  • There is a wide range of genres, including services, gourmet food, and fashion, along with many long-established famous shops.

Photos

  • A 600-meter-long shopping arcade located close to Kumamoto Castle

    A 600-meter-long shopping arcade located close to Kumamoto Castle

  • Ipe wood decking laid down the center of the walkway

    Ipe wood decking laid down the center of the walkway

  • Fujisaki Hachimangu Shrine Grand Autumn Festival, decorative horse dedication

    Fujisaki Hachimangu Shrine Grand Autumn Festival, decorative horse dedication

  • Okada Coffee, loved for Approx. 60 years

    Okada Coffee, loved for Approx. 60 years

  • Nagasaki Shoten, a bookstore with a calm atmosphere

    Nagasaki Shoten, a bookstore with a calm atmosphere

  • Kumamoto Ramen Komurasaki Chuo Branch, known for its long-established flavors

    Kumamoto Ramen Komurasaki Chuo Branch, known for its long-established flavors

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

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Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
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Available at some stores.

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Are there coin lockers?
A

No.

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Is there a smoking area?
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No.

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Are there sightseeing spots nearby?
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Yes, including Kumamoto Castle, Sakura no Baba Josaien, Kumamon Square (inside Tsuruya Department Store), and the Contemporary Art Museum Kumamoto.

Reviews

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    One of the liveliest spots in Kumamoto. Food, shopping, and plenty to browse—all in one place.
    The shopping arcade is super long and very comfortable to walk through, and the roof is a huge plus when it rains.

Details

Name in Japanese
熊本市中心商店街「上通」
Postal Code
860-0845
Address
Kamitoricho, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture
Phone
096-353-1638 (Kamitori Shopping District Promotion Association Office)
Closed on
Varies by store
Hours
Varies by store
Access
1 minute on foot from Torichosuji Station on the Kumamoto City Tram
Credit Cards
Varies by store
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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