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Showa no Machi in Bungotakada

A shopping district in Bungotakada City, northeastern Oita Prefecture. Retro storefronts line the 550-meter-long street, recreating the atmosphere of the late 1950s and early 1960s, when the town was bustling with activity. It offers a nostalgic experience that feels as if time has stood still. Each store displays a valuable tool once used there as its “one-store, one-treasure” exhibit.

Oita
Shopping Streets

21 Jul 2026 See More

Walking into Showa no Machi in Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture, feels like taking a time machine back to the late 1950s and early 1960s.

The streets are lined with vintage shops, nostalgic signs, and old buildings, and every corner is filled with the atmosphere of the Showa era. As you stroll around, you can not only experience the warm, down-to-earth hospitality but also admire classic vintage buses and all kinds of nostalgic collectibles that make you want to stop and take photos.

There's none of the hustle and bustle of the city here, only a relaxing, slower pace. It's a distinctive attraction filled with memories and warmth that's worth taking the time to appreciate.

Toyama Station

Toyama Station is a key transport hub linking travel across Toyama Prefecture and beyond, served by the Hokuriku Shinkansen, JR conventional lines, and Ainokaze Toyama Railway. It also features a rare design in Japan, with a streetcar running north-south through the station for easy travel around the city.
- Toyama
- Train Stations
1 Aug 2026 See More

Toyama Station is an important transportation hub in the Hokuriku region. It's very convenient whether you're taking the Hokuriku Shinkansen, a conventional JR line, or heading to attractions like the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route or Kanazawa.

The station is well laid out, with restaurants, souvenir shops, and other stores, so you can easily browse while waiting for a connection. We also found the white shrimp ramen we'd been looking forward to and planned to bring the fresh, sweet flavors of Toyama home with us.
Showa no Machi in Bungotakada

A shopping district in Bungotakada City, northeastern Oita Prefecture. Retro storefronts line the 550-meter-long street, recreating the atmosphere of the late 1950s and early 1960s, when the town was bustling with activity. It offers a nostalgic experience that feels as if time has stood still. Each store displays a valuable tool once used there as its “one-store, one-treasure” exhibit.
- Oita
- Shopping Streets
21 Jul 2026 See More

Walking into Showa no Machi in Bungotakada, Oita Prefecture, feels like taking a time machine back to the late 1950s and early 1960s.

The streets are lined with vintage shops, nostalgic signs, and old buildings, and every corner is filled with the atmosphere of the Showa era. As you stroll around, you can not only experience the warm, down-to-earth hospitality but also admire classic vintage buses and all kinds of nostalgic collectibles that make you want to stop and take photos.

There's none of the hustle and bustle of the city here, only a relaxing, slower pace. It's a distinctive attraction filled with memories and warmth that's worth taking the time to appreciate.