Shimotori and Kamitori Arcade

Shimotori and Kamitori, located in the center of Kumamoto City, are among Kyushu's largest arcade shopping streets, boasting a combined total of approximately 500 shops. Featuring fashion and sundries shops, local cuisine restaurants, and long-established Japanese confectionery stores, this vibrant district is woven into the daily lives of locals. As a symbol of recovery from the Kumamoto earthquake, the streets now buzz with visitors on weekends. It's a destination where you can experience Kumamoto's lifestyle firsthand while shopping and dining.