Things to Do - Kansai Region - Shopping Streets

Tenjinbashi-suji Shopping Arcade

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The longest shopping arcade in Japan, with a total length of about 2.6 km.

Osaka / Shopping Streets

18 Sep 2022

17 Best things to do in Osaka, Japan

The metropolis, Osaka, is full of tourist / gourmet spots, it is hard to choose from. Here is our recommendation for first-time visitors to Osaka, a comprehensive list of appealing sight-seeing spots, gourmet eateries, inns, souvenir shops and events.
27 Mar 2022

Kansai, where you can “Experience the Real Japan” that you have been looking for.

The Kansai region is a “treasure house of Japanese culture” with a rich cultural resource remaining from its history as a former prosperous capital. There is a new, high-quality cultural tour that offers multiple cultural experiences in special settings with top-notch people who have mastered culture, art, or faith rooted in the Kansai region. Here are some travel reports from actual tour participants. Take part in this tour that is sure to become a once-in-a-lifetime precious trip.

Oharai Machi, Okage Yokocho

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The town where the history and culture of Ise permeate. Enjoy food and shopping souvenirs.

Mie / Shopping Streets

Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street

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A bustling shopping street running north-south in the center of Osaka.

Osaka / Shopping Streets

Kuromon Market

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Kuromon Market, located in Minami, the heart of Osaka, has a long history of serving Osaka’s food culture and offers a wide variety of seasonal foods.

Osaka / Shopping Streets

Kobe, Sannomiya Center Gai
Shopping Street

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A commercial district in the Sannomiya area that is also a tourism hub in the center of Kobe.

Kobe / Shopping Streets

Nishiki Market, Kyoto Nishiki ichiba marketplace

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All the ingredients only Kyoto can offer! The market has supported Kyoto gourmet food for over 400 years.

Kyoto / Shopping Streets

Byodoin Omotesando

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A refreshing street in front of the gate, filled with the aroma of Uji tea.

Kyoto / Shopping Streets

Katsuura Port Nigiwai Market

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Enjoy a day filled with tuna delights at Katsuura Fishing Port, known for having the highest catch of fresh tuna in Japan.

Wakayama / Shopping Streets

Takimi Koji

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Experience a time warp inside a skyscraper in Umeda.

Osaka / Shopping Streets

1 Nov 2023

Where to See the Best Christmas Illuminations at Umeda Sky Building + Takimi Koji Lane

Christmas time at Umeda Sky Building is now a full-on winter tradition. Especially as it rings in its 30th anniversary this year, expect to see this spot decked out and all alight with state-of-the-art LED illuminations and even an all-new tree. Swing by this Christmas for an evening of spell-binding romance, gazing out over the breathtaking nightscape from the Floating Garden Observatory inside.

Sennichimae Doguyasuji Shopping Street

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A path that connects people with the tools that support Osaka's food culture.

Osaka / Shopping Streets

Sanjo-dori Shopping Mall

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The top shopping area in Nara, situated along the wide and beautifully paved sidewalks of Sanjo Street.

Nara / Shopping Streets

Hozenji Yokocho

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It is famous for two stone-paved alleys stretching east to west and the statue of Mizukake Fudoson.

Osaka / Shopping Streets

Pontocho Dori

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Kyoto’s busiest downtown since Edo Period.

Kyoto / Shopping Streets

America-mura (American Village)

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Fashion, Music, Art, and more... Osaka's most up-to-date, trendy place for young people to hang out.

Osaka / Shopping Streets

Tore Tore Market

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With a tuna-cutting show that can’t be missed! All at the largest seafood market run directly by the fishing coop in west Japan.

Wakayama / Shopping Streets

Osaka Ikuno KoreaTown (Miyuki-dori Shopping Street)

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A market and shopping street where you can enjoy the feeling of being in Korea.

Osaka / Shopping Streets

Nara City Higashimuki Shopping Street

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A historic shopping street with local food and souvenirs, perfect for stopping by while sightseeing in Nara.

Nara / Shopping Streets

3 Jan 2023

See the Ancient City of Nara via 19 Top Historic Sites

Nara Prefecture, once the capital of Japan, is home to a full repertoire of World Heritage Sites, including treasured cultural properties and buildings, Buddha statues and other coveted tourist destinations. Set just next door to Kyoto, many travelers enjoy an itinerary that allows them to explore both Kyoto and Nara together. Here are a few hand-selected, must-visit spots in Nara, a city with an ancient history even older than Kyoto, along with unforgettable souvenirs to shop plus remarkable food and stays.

Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street

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A shopping arcade representing the exotic city of Kobe

Kobe / Shopping Streets

Uontana Fish Market

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A lively shopping street offers everything Akashi seafood, from sashimi to Akashiyaki.

Hyogo / Shopping Streets

Nanyodori Shotengai (Janjan Yokocho Alley)

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Crispy kushi-katsu skewers, udon shops and other foodie delights, games of “go” or shogi”, retro shooting salons and so much more for kids and adults to love.

Osaka / Shopping Streets